Decision Making Process


I will work hard to understand each of the complex issues that come before us on the Village Board. Through thoughtful research, discussion with village staff and residents, and personal reflection, I strive to make decisions that are impactful and pragmatic for the Village and its residents.

Take a look below at some of my priorities and accomplishments during my time on the Village Board of Trustees.

Families & Community

Goals:

  • Supporting childcare centers and the educators who do such important work

  • Encouraging housing availability as well as workforce housing options

  • Focus on walking and biking paths

  • Maintaining a strong park system within the Village

  • Senior Center, Public Library, Community Programs, Recreation Programs/Clubs

  • Maintaining a vibrant downtown with gathering spaces

Accomplishments:

  • Hosted the first Village of Oregon Childcare Summit- August 2024

  • Voted in favor of the Downtown Master Plan - completed in late 2024

  • Worked to secure a UW-Madison Graduate School student to develop a plan for West Side Park, Keller Alpine Meadows Park, Lerner Conservation Park, DiMaggio Park, Dega Park, and Florida Avenue Park- creating a cohesive Conservation Park area- this project was no cost to the Village

Environmental Sustainability

Goals:

  • Focusing on sustainable building practices in future development

  • Exploring alternative energy sources for Village buildings

  • Encouraging sustainable practices during Village events

  • Working to apply recommendations from the Village of Oregon Sustainability Plan

Accomplishments:

  • Secured a discount for Oregon residents to use Green Box composting as a food composting vendor

  • Planted trees in Jaycee Community Park- trees were purchased with a grant that we were awarded

  • Established a plan to implement solar panels on Village Hall building within the next 3 years

Expand Commercial Presence

Goals:

  • Supporting existing businesses

  • Encouraging more business growth

  • Exploring partnerships with businesses and Village

Accomplishments:

  • Voted in favor of the Downtown Master Plan which give the community some ideas for commercial development in the downtown area

Public Safety

Goals:

  • Supporting Police Department and Fire District

  • Working to increase health services

  • Addressing mental health needs

Accomplishments:

  • Voted in favor of establishing a second Lieutenant position to help lead the police department

  • Supported specific capital purchases to enhance the safety and efficiency of the department (Ex. UTV, new radio system, updated equipment)

  • Held a safety series for community members and business owners to engage with the police department on questions or concerns - March 2025