I
have already started working with community leaders.I feel we need a
tighter community, and that we should focus in on education, and
jobs. We do not have a high school, and could use a way to make this
possible. I also feel we need to build a chamber of commerce,
building a tighter network of business would result in a a more
fluent local economy.
How do citizens get in contact with you?
Twitter
and facebook. I am also always available within the community as
well!
What
street related issues do you feel can be impacted this election
cycle?
Parking
meter situation, and meters. We all know the city can be expensive,
and there are better ways to deal with these issues.
How
do you plan to work with the business in your area?
I
plan to work closer with small business owners. I recently
attended the metropolitan council meeting and almost everywhere there
seems to be need for changes. While attending the meeting I loved
hearing from residence,I also feel if we work on the affordability of
living in the city, we can in turn help grow the local economy.
What is your educational background?
I
have worked in Non profit management most of my adult life. I
studied accounting at DePaul University and worked in non profit for years
and also worked in a family owned business. I have also been engaged with local and
national issues.
I served
nationally for the head-start association for 5 years. I had an
opportunity to engage my constituents within the city and state! I made sure to maximized the use of the programs within their budgets .
How
do you feel you can help put a stop to the violence in the city of Chicago?
About
4 years ago I began working with an interfaith coalition, I feel that working tirelessly with the community and pre-existing organizations,we can implement and carry out clearer and better plans to cease the violence in our community.
Where
do you stand on the city's budget?
I
had fiduciary over look over one of the city's grants, I feel some of
the tiff funds be re allocated into the school systems. I feel we
need to bridge the gap between schools and park boards. As well as
the fair amount of non profit efforts on tiff funding, and use of
public land and creating more green spaces for folks as well as
finding affordable opportunity for family's to enjoy city and it.
What other public positions have you held?
I served
on park advisory council, and many other council, I worked with over
17,000 children whom received head start and I oversaw all needs and grants.
What opportunity do you see if elected alderwoman?
A
lot of opportunity to cause change, betterment over the city over
all. Usher in an era of new public service. Our community is well past due for a real leader.
What have been your campaigning
struggle?
We have a
very embedded electoral system and that the system over protects
incumbents. I first noticed this when serving on the local school council. If elected I plan to insure were
instituting a transparent system, I was raised on the South East side
my father is a retired still worker of 46 years. I had the opportunity to see the world. Now as a single mother i have seen and lived through hard times. I feel we have an uphill battle but spending time and energy where you live is essential.
Spending
the time and having a hard skill set are necessary, and having a
transparency in the office is a massive need in the city! I would be
blessed and honored to serve in the ward, and add more engaging and
transparency. Certified grant writer so I do understand the fiscal
responsibility.
Important
fact that should be known?
Being
a single parent and having the understanding of limited resources and
the willingness a citizen of the entire city, and track record speaks for it's self, and the willingness to sit with constituents and
create organizations. Were hoping to bring the alder-manic office into
a community center. Background in work force development, and community development into the city. Making sure we have the
business cared for while providing jobs to citizens. Also being
familiar with what our office does. writer, certified grant writer
and fiscal responsibility just hope to make the 35th ward a better
place to live in. all age demographics and hoping to build the
network and better the community and an understanding of where their
tax dollars are.
