Ready To Serve
MEET THE CANDIDATE
Watauga County has been my home for more than 40 years, and I’ve lived in the newly created District One since 1993. I moved to Boone in 1984 to begin my career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and it has been my honor to serve this community both at work and in everyday life. Boone isn’t just where I live - it’s home.​
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Watauga County has grown and changed since 1984, but our values of hard work, faith, and unity remain strong. I believe our best days are ahead. With thoughtful leadership, we can build an even brighter future for the next generation.
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I would be honored to earn your trust, your support, and your vote this November.
As Your County Commissioner, I Will Work Every Day To:
Keep taxes low
Why Choose Me
Make sure your government is transparent and accountable
Support responsible growth that expands affordable housing
Stand with law enforcement officers and first responders
Protect the quality of life that makes Watauga County the best place to live in North Carolina
Building a Better Watauga Together
MY VISION
Affordable Housing
Since deciding to run for County Commissioner, I’ve listened closely to the people of our district. From long-time residents to App State students and local professionals, I hear the same concern again and again: affordable housing.
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When I bought my first home in Watauga County in 1986, I paid $65,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style house (about 1,400 square feet) on six acres of land. Today, that same home would cost $400,000, or more. It’s easy to see why so many young Americans feel that owning a home is no longer part of the American Dream.
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While building housing is not the direct role of a County Commissioner, we can help create the conditions that make affordable housing possible. As your Commissioner, I will work to:​
Encourage affordable housing through smart tax incentives
I pledge to push for common-sense policies that create this kind of environment. I believe we can find a real balance between prosperity and protecting our mountains and streams. There is no quick fix, but with steady, thoughtful leadership, affordable housing in Watauga County is achievable.
Cut unnecessary regulations that drive up building costs
Support environmentally responsible development that protects what we love about Watauga
Protecting Our Heritage
We believe in growth that respects our local history and mountain character. We stand for development that keeps Watauga beautiful while creating enough housing so that long-time residents can remain in their hometowns.
SERVING ALL NEIGHBORS
My Belief
Guided by a commitment to love our neighbors, we strive to serve all Watauga residents through faithful stewardship of our land and resources. We believe that honoring God means protecting our rural heritage and ensuring a flourishing future for every family.
