Background
Retired communications and public affairs professional with over three decades of experience in media relations, crisis communications, and government outreach for Fairfax County, Anne Arundel County, and St. Mary's County. Former journalist at WKIK, WMDM/WPTX, and the St. Mary's Tide Newspaper. Degree in communications from the University of Maryland. Age 67, Lusby. Calvert County resident for 43 years through marriage into a family with roots in the county since the mid-1800s. Retired 2022. Serves on advisory boards in Calvert and St. Mary's County.
Position on data centers
Voters guide statement: "I value transparency, oppose data centers, and envision a vibrant community where our children and grandchildren can thrive."
Campaign: "I have the courage to take on those who would make decisions in the dark."
On data center impacts: notes facilities "may conflict with Calvert's rural character, generate noise, consume significant water if cooled that way, and rely on diesel generators that can emit harmful pollutants."
Joint candidate statement
Signed joint statement alongside Ethan Cox (District 1), Michael Bennett (District 3), and Antoine White (At-Large) calling for: (1) an immediate moratorium on data center permitting and construction through at least January 1, 2027; (2) solutions that ban hyperscale data center development and construction in Calvert County; (3) full repeal of heavy industrial zoning text amendments made in the past two years.
Questionnaire status
Questionnaire sent. Response pending. This page will be updated upon receipt.