Government should work for the people -- not ideology, not power, not profit.I learned that as a reporter and editor leading newsrooms over 40 years. I’ve taught high school and college too, served in the Peace Corps, and I volunteer at a food pantry. I hate bullies, cheats and liars. I love my family and my Ulster Park home of 33 years, and I believe in “liberty and justice for all.

I’m running for Town Council to bring fresh ideas and practical solutions to our community. I have two decades of experience in finance and am now CFO at a tech-enabled homebuilder. I will work to ensure that Esopus continues to prosper while serving the diverse needs of our community and environment. I live in Ulster Park with my husband and our dog, and we love hiking with her at Shaupeneak. I am a creative problem solver who, with your support, will be a public servant you’ll be proud of.

I have been a resident of Esopus my entire life. For the past 20 years, I have held multiple positions for the Town of Esopus, serving as Planning Board Secretary, Deputy Tax Collector, and Deputy Clerk. 2014, I took office as Town Clerk. Since then, I achieved the title of Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) from the New York State Town Clerks Association. I have recertified to maintain that title while also working on becoming a Certified Town Official from the Association of Towns. In addition, I currently serve as President of the Ulster County Town Clerks and Tax Collector Association. I look forward to continuing to serve my community and appreciate your support.

Following a successful 30-year career at SUNY Ulster, I’m looking forward to applying my skills, expertise, and attention to detail as Town of Esopus Tax Collector. Initially employed as a Financial Aid Specialist and later as Counselor and Director of TRIO Student Support Services. I then served as the financial and academic advisor to thousands of students during my tenure and managed a $1.5 million budget. A native of Ulster County, my husband Craig and I have lived in Esopus for 40 years, and raised our family here. I have been active in our Esopus Community's PTO, Boy Scouts Pack 26, and Troop 26 in Port Ewen. I have served on the Esopus Waterfront Advisory Board, as a volunteer with Riverkeeper, and am currently on the Esopus Parks and Recreation Committee. This is the experience, commitment, and care I will bring to the tax collector's position.