I am a proud resident of Murray, and have dedicated more than 40 years to this community through the public service and professional leadership roles. I have served eight years on the Murray City Council, and retired 2015 as publisher of the Murray Ledger & Times. I have served on several board Economic Development Corporation, Murray Rotary Club, and Murray-Calloway County United Way, and was a past president a Kentucky Press Association. I’ve been married to my husband for more than 50 years and we have two sons, Justin Jason. Murray Kentucky is not just a dot on the map it’s my home.
I believe I’m qualified to continuous serving on the Murray City Council because I bring eight years of direct experience combined with a deep commitment to our community. Over the past eight years, I’ve gained a clear understanding of how our city operates, the challenges we face, and how to make the decisions needed to keep us moving forward. That experience has taught me that effective leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about being accessible, listening to different perspective and working cooperative with residence, city staff, and local businesses to get things done. I still have
the exact same dedication to Murray that led me to run in the first place. For serving on the city Council is not just a title its a responsibility and an opportunity to continue giving back to the community I care about.
In your opinion, who is the most underserved population in Murray? How would you use your position on the city council to address their needs?
I have served on the city council for the past eight years, I believe it’s important that we continue to look at all needs of every segment of our community. I particularly concerned about one of the most underserved population in Murray, is individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet, particularly those facing challenges with affordable housing, food, security, transportation, and access to essential services. I believe we also need to pay close attention to our seniors, and individuals with disability and residence and may not have the resources to connection to make their voice is heard.
How would you make yourself accessible to constituents outside your existing personal and professional circles, and how would you ensure their concerns are heard?
My eight years on the city council, along with years as newspaper publisher has taught me the importance of listening to people and understanding their difference perspective that make up our community I believe being an effective city council member means being accessible to everyone, not just a people you already know. I know that serving this community is about more than attended meetings and voting on issues. It’s about building relationships, earning trust, and remembering that I respect the entire community not just those who agree with me and those are personally know.
When residents have strongly opposing views on an issue before the council, how would you approach making a decision?
When an issue comes before the city Council, I believe it is my responsibility to listen to all sides, consider the facts understand the potential impact in our residence, and make a decision based on what I believe is the best long-term interest of our community. I recognize that not everyone will agree with every decision, and I respect that. What matter is that the residents know their concerns were heard, their opinions were considered, and then the final decision was made thoughtfully, and with the best interest of Murray, and mind
I believe in three principal points
1: you*
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