Currently holds the office of Decatur City Council until April 1, 2029.
Candidate for Decatur City Council in 2025 Illinois General Election.
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Get StartedEach citizen in Decatur has a distinct identity - gender, age, ethnicity, race, culture, socio-economic class, educational background, and political view. All of these identities should be valued and are important for our community. Learn more
I am the only council member who has ever voted yes to having an adult-use cannabis dispensary in the years since that meeting. Learn more
A thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Decatur is critical to our long-term success. Growing entrepreneurial opportunities can: create high paying jobs, improve the labor force, diversify the economy, and reverse population decline. Learn more
I will be the strongest advocate for Decatur's natural environment and improving our quality of life. Spending in time in nature improves our health including: lower incidences of diabetes, lower incidences of heart disease, and increased longevity in seniors. Learn more
Stop logging Decatur forests. Learn more
Making our neighborhoods more vibrant and healthy can: create jobs, provide opportunities for our youth, establish a greater sense of place, and reverse population decline. Learn more
Opposed to video gambling. Learn more
One way to fund neighborhood revitalization efforts is through revenue from video gambling. These establishments reduce the vibrancy of our city and negatively impact our citizens. Decatur is a great place to live including low cost of living, outstanding arts programs, wonderful parks, and high quality healthcare systems. Learn more
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