Term expires: November 2027
How long have you lived in Woodcreek, and what do you enjoy about living here?
Hard question since I have lived in Woodcreek numerous times in my life. I was brought home from the hospital to a house on Brookside in Brookmeadow (in Woodcreek) and recently moved back as an adult in 2020.
What is your profession?
I was a public school teacher, I have owned several businesses and a store front. I am a maker and recently have been working as a supervisor at Dos Olivos, a restaurant in Wimberley on "the Square."
Why did you run for City Council?
I wanted to be more involved in the Community and have representation for young adults with families in our local government. I am the youngest person to ever run and then win a seat on the Woodcreek Council.
What have you learned in your time serving on the City Council?
So much it cannot possibly be summarized outside of a full dissertation style presentation and 100+ page cited document. However, I will try to be brief. I learned what a representative democracy truly means in practice. Beyond that.... I have learned incredible amounts about my neighbors, who they are, and what they value. I have learned much about law, civil engineering, ADA compliance, zoning, road maintenance and installation, aquifers and riparian buffers, fire prevention, and so many other aspects of the running of a municipality. I found new interests and passions. Lastly, I have learned a great deal about myself. It has been a real impactful couple of years for me.
What are some of Woodcreek's biggest opportunities and challenges in the coming months and years?
Opportunities: GRANT MONEY! We are getting a new bathroom for our playground and we are in process for assistance for our Comprehensive Plan update and a possible code update. We are working on looking at ways to improve traffic safety and pedestrian mobility.
Challenges: Facing that this drought is becoming the new way of life and that residents will likely need to make significant changes in our expectations and way of life should we not see relief soon. Creating buy in on that front and incentivizing water conservation.
What is something interesting that you want residents to know about you?
I don't like ice cream all that much. People seem to have big reactions when they learn that about me. I love to read and enjoy making things..... everything from pies to art to a mess when I cook.