When my husband and I relocated to Appleton we were immediately struck by the beauty of the Fox Valley, the sense of community and civic spirit. After we settled in the Erb Park neighborhood, we discovered so many more of the things that make Appleton a great place to live - the parks and trails, the Trout Museum, the PAC, and of course, Mile of Music. As the parents of two public school teachers, we were impressed by the community's commitment to education. We may not have grow up here, but we've chosen Appleton as our home and I am now committed to making it even better. I was asked to run for Common Council after our alderperson moved away in the summer of 2019 and was elected in a special election that September. I won as a first time candidate for public office by going out and meeting hundreds of you - my neighbors in District 6.