Historic Leadership & Representation
 

• Made history as Groveland’s first African American councilwoman, breaking a 100‑year barrier and expanding civic representation.

• Re-elected unopposed in 2024 demonstrating strong community trust.

• Twice selected by fellow council members as Vice Mayor (2024–2025, 2026), reflecting peer confidence in her steady, collaborative leadership.
  
  Delivering for Small Businesses
   

• A consistent champion for local small businesses, using 35+ years of federal expertise in policy, procurement, and subcontracting to support entrepreneurs.

• Promotes community-focused business practices, mentorship opportunities, and stronger partnerships between the city and small business owners.

• Serves as Vice-Chair on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA),
  guiding economic revitalization and downtown investment efforts.
  
  Small Business & Economic Development
   

• Longtime advocate for local small businesses, leveraging 35+ years federal experience in policy, procurement, and subcontracting.

• Promotes policies that strengthen local entrepreneurship and community-focused business practices.

• Serves as Vice-Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), helping guide downtown revitalization, historic restoration, and investment in public spaces.

• Affordable Housing & Community Stability

• Played a key role in launching Groveland’s first workforce-affordable homeownership project, in partnership with New Beginnings and Lake County’s first Community Land Trust.

• Supports city initiatives that ensure working families can afford to live in Groveland.
  
  Infrastructure & Growth Management
   

• Participated in long-term regional planning efforts, including:

• SR-50 Realignment/Bypass

• Downtown revitalization strategy

• Transportation and housing planning

• Applies professional, community-driven leadership to guide Groveland’s rapid growth responsibly.
  
  Quality of Life & Family-Centered Development
  
  Advocates for:

• Walkable, safe neighborhoods

• Family-focused development

• Parks and community amenities

• Known for polished, approachable communication and maintaining strong constituent engagement.

• Historic Preservation

• Supported the city’s effort to annex and restore the Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery, ensuring preservation of a historic African American burial ground and honoring Groveland’s heritage.
  
  Public Safety & Community Health
   

• Backed grant-supported initiatives such as Safe Haven Baby Boxes to enhance emergency infant protections.

• Works with city staff and public safety partners to improve services and emergency response capabilities.

• Youth & Community Engagement

• Supported the Groveland Youth Council Entrepreneurship Fair, providing mentorship opportunities and funding for young entrepreneurs.

• Regularly leads city proclamations, community events, and civic engagement programs.