Keeping Sparks a Safe, Affordable & Fun Place to Live!
Our city has changed a lot since the time I was a little girl growing up here and especially during my time on the Council. Sparks has been my home since childhood. It was a wonderful place to raise my sons, and it’s now a great place to be a “senior” and enjoy it with my retired husband. I love Sparks and I want to continue to do what I can to keep it an enjoyable & affordable place to live.
My Issues are Your Issues
Responsible Budgeting
Keeping Sparks financially strong starts with smart choices. I’ll focus on efficient operations, new revenue opportunities like naming rights and city land sales, and a fair share of sales tax revenue. I’ll also pursue more grants and partnerships — and continue leading by example in fiscal responsibility by declining the July raise given by the Nevada Legislature saving the City General Fund $36K.
Public Safety
Safety comes first. I support strong community policing, tougher penalties for violent and retail crimes, and continued investment in our Fire Department, ambulances, and emergency response. A safe city is a thriving city.
Roads & Traffic
Our roads need to move with us. I’ll expand the Sparks Intelligent Corridors Project to ease congestion, continue improving key routes like Sparks Blvd, and work with RTC and NDOT to keep major roadways efficient and well-maintained. Smart technology and proactive upkeep save money — and time.
Quality of Life
Sparks is known for its small-town feel and big opportunities. I’ll keep it that way by supporting safe neighborhoods, family-friendly parks and events, and outdoor recreation from the Marina to Golden Eagle Regional Park. With a growing economy, more jobs, and affordable housing partnerships, we’ll make sure Sparks stays a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Nevada Born & Raised
Leadership Roles
- PTA President at Moss, Beasley & Mendive
- President, Manogue Parent Association 2000 – 2002
- President, Junior League of Reno 1996-97
- Executive Director, Miss Reno Scholarship Pageant 1981-90
- Sparks City Council 2012 - present
Community Involvement
- Prospectors’ Club Reno
- Lt Governor’s Task Force to Protect Women’s Sports- founding member2025
- WCSD Safe & Healthy Schools Commission member since inception in 2014
- Junior League of Reno member since 1986
- Executive Board Pack PAWS, UNR Women's Athletics support organization
- United Way Fund Distribution panel member 1994 -2005
- Lobbyist for the State PTA 2001
- Volunteer unpaid Citizen Lobbyist 2011 & 2013 Nevada State Legislature
- WCSD Volunteer of the Month Award- March1999
- Parent representative on the 1998 grassroots school bond campaign, “Yes Yes for Kids”
- Chairman of the School Attendance Advisory Board (SAAB)
- Sparks Centennial Little League 1990-2000
- Holy Cross Catholic Community- religious education teacher 1992-1999
Employment
- American Airlines Flight Attendant – 1976-2019
- Professional Flight Attendant Award 1983 & 1993
Education
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Bachelor of Arts - Spanish major/ English minor