Priorities

I’m proud of the work we’ve done together to make Tucker a stronger, more inclusive, transparent and responsive city. Over the past three and a half years, I’ve listened, collaborated and led with purpose—always focused on the values and priorities our community has voiced.

From championing accessibility and addressing rapidly rising housing costs to improving public safety and investing in our parks, I’ve worked to ensure that the City of Tucker delivers for everyone—even when that has meant casting a dissenting vote.
This platform of priorities reflects that record and the continued vision and leadership I bring to serving District 3.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY

Tucker should be a city where everyone feels welcomed, seen and safe. In 2021, I campaigned on a promise to be a voice for inclusion, and I’ve worked hard to be that voice–from passing a Non-Discrimination to advocating for diverse voices in appointments to making Juneteenth a city holiday.

As the proud mom to a daughter with disabilities, I understand well the importance of accessibility. During my term, I have brought an accessibility lens to the work of the city council. I remain committed to building a more inclusive and accessible Tucker for everyone.

Inclusion

Delivered on campaign promise in 2023 to pass a citywide Non-Discrimination Ordinance to provide needed legal protections for LGBTQ neighbours–and I pledge to defend it against future threats.
Led successful effort in 2022 to make Juneteenth a city holiday despite objections.
Promoting and celebrating Tucker’s diversity—calling for greater city-led recognition of cultural months and holidays, and ensuring more inclusive representation in appointments.
Opposed select appointments to boards and commissions due to lack of diversity and absence of Charter-required collaboration with city council.
Motioned to add Indigenous Peoples’ Day to the city calendar over objections, securing a more inclusive recognition of history.

Accessibility

Strengthened protections for accessible parking by updating city code to prevent misuse of disability parking spaces.
Supported efforts to renovate City Hall entrances and public areas to better serve people with disabilities and improve safety for all visitors.
Backed multilingual translation services so residents of all backgrounds can fully access and participate in city programs.
Ensured funding in the FY25 budget to repair and make wheelchair ramps on Brockett Road compliant so children with disabilities can safely access the sidewalk system.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Keeping our community safe takes strong partnerships, smart planning, and a commitment to shared responsibility. That’s why I have worked to improve responsiveness and ensure our District 3 neighborhoods get the attention and resources they deserve from Dekalb PD.

Public safety also means safer roads, walkable streets and public spaces that feel secure for everyone. I’ve pushed for traffic improvements, better infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, and common-sense measures that protect our quality of life. I’ll keep working to ensure Tucker is a safe, welcoming place for all who live, work and visit here.

Quality of Life

Advocating for public safety through smart economic development—supporting a thriving downtown and commercial corridors that are active, vibrant, and safe throughout the day.
Led the charge to establish Tucker’s first leash law—protecting residents by ensuring dogs are properly restrained and engaging with DeKalb County Animal Control for enforcement.
Advocating for a unified approach to transportation planning that treats roads, sidewalks, bikeways, and trails as one system serving the whole community.
Leveraging the Tucker Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to ensure residents can safely reach Tucker’s commercial and retail spaces without a car—especially those who live nearby.

Policing

Formed strong relationships with DeKalb County officials, neighboring city leaders, state legislators, and federal congressional staffs to advance shared goals in housing, economic development, disability inclusion, and public safety.
Collaborating across jurisdictions to address regional challenges—including homelessness, public safety, and public health—by working with elected leaders and staff at every level of government.
Advocating for thoughtful coordination with DeKalb County on the Reverse Gwinnett Flows sewer project to minimize disruption to east-west roads in District 3 and preserve safe access to neighborhoods and Livsey Elementary.

COMMUNITY INPUT & COLLABORATION

Local government works best when we as elected leaders truly listen and respond to the neighbors we serve. Community input is not a box to check–it’s a vital way residents participate in decision-making and I will continue to champion greater community engagement.

Tucker residents deserve a real and effective voice in decisions that affect their community–and regional issues like public safety and homelessness require us to work together with leaders from nearby cities as well as Dekalb County. Serving District 3, I have brought my extensive experience, professional expertise and strong relationships to this collaboration.

Community Input

Strongly advocating for greater community input across city projects.
Pursuing a Community Engagement and Decision-Making Policy to guide how and when the city communicates with residents, ensuring clear, consistent outreach and meaningful input in city decisions.
Advocating for creation of a Parks Advisory Board to give neighbors a strong voice in decision-making.

Collaboration

Formed strong relationships with DeKalb County officials, neighboring city leaders, state legislators, and federal congressional staffs to advance shared goals in housing, economic development, disability inclusion, and public safety.
Collaborating across jurisdictions to address regional challenges—including homelessness, public safety, and public health—by working with elected leaders and staff at every level of government.
Advocating for thoughtful coordination with DeKalb County on the Reverse Gwinnett Flows sewer project to minimize disruption to east-west roads in District 3 and preserve safe access to neighborhoods and Livsey Elementary.

HOUSING

Tucker needs housing options that meet the needs of all our residents—young families just starting out, seniors hoping to age in place, and everyone in between. During my 3.5 years on the city council, my top priority has been making it easier for everyday people to live, work and stay in Tucker by advocating for more housing that is affordable, supporting common-sense zoning changes and bringing in outside experts to help us find real, workable solutions for Tucker.

Advancing a comprehensive housing strategy that supports safe, high-quality homes across all income levels—including starter homes for young families, downsizing options for empty nesters, and accessible housing for senior adults.
Negotiated workforce housing requirements in the Tucker Exchange development, ensuring a portion of new units remain affordable for working families.
Secured increased budget funding for housing studies every year on council.
Championed and delivered a data-driven housing study to assess Tucker’s needs, leading to a process identifying gaps, opportunities, and policy solutions.
Recruited city participation in the Urban Land Institute Atlanta’s Technical Assistance Panel to gain expert guidance on housing affordability strategies.
Opposed piecemeal codes and special land use permits for market-rate developments that lacked affordability standards and risked raising housing costs in Tucker.
Worked with co-council to advance pro-workforce housing approach in the Downtown district–allowing a “density bonus” by right if 10% of dwelling units designated as workhouse (restricted to households with an income not exceeding 80% to 120% of Tucker area median income). This proposal would have encouraged development while taking action to address rapidly-rising housing costs in Tucker.
Later voted against rezoning proposals to increase height and density in Downtown District without a housing affordability component believing as I still do now that the city’s approach will exacerbate our housing affordability problem.
Calling for a city-led coalition to address homelessness by convening public and private partners and exploring permanent supportive housing options in Tucker.
Pushed successfully for the creation of a homelessness and mental health coordinator position through a partnership with the community service board—helping connect unhoused residents to services, shelters, and treatment.
Led approval of special land-use permits for two personal care homes in District 3, expanding safe, supportive housing in our community.

PARKS & RECREATION

Our parks and green spaces are a vital part of Tucker. I’ve focused on making them more accessible, better connected and thoughtfully planned for the long term. From major renovations at Fitzgerald Park to pushing for trails and inclusive playgrounds, I’m committed and energized about making sure our parks are places everyone–kids, families, and seniors–can truly enjoy.

Strategic Planning & Enhancements 

Approved update of Tucker’s 5-Year Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. Advocating for future investments and implementation strategy.
Championed investment in improvements to parks project management to strengthen delivery and oversight of projects citywide.
Supported grant application for a new ADA-accessible bridge to the Yellow Trail Waterfall at Henderson Park to improve public access.
Prioritizing long-term sustainability and transparency by encouraging the incorporation of staffing, maintenance, and operational costs into every decision about park expansions and capital projects.
Supporting expanded cultural, recreational, and educational programming for seniors and all residents to help ensure Tucker is a place where everyone stays active and engaged in community life.

Trails

Consistently supported trail contracts to expand Tucker’s growing network of connected paths and parks, including the Tucker-Northlake Trail and Kelly Cofer Loop Trail.
Backed Segment 1A of the Tucker Trail System, part of a long-term effort to expand citywide trail connectivity.
Ensured SPLOST Dollars designated for trails and bikeways alongside sidewalks.

Tucker Town Green

Championed the Tucker Town Green, a transformative public space now under construction connecting Main Street to surrounding neighborhoods.
Successfully secured play areas at the new Tucker Town Green and strongly pushed back on attempts to remove it from the project.

Fitzgerald Park Renovation

Supported a multi-phase renovation of Fitzgerald Park—acquired by the city in 2019—to transform the park into a modern, family-friendly community sports complex and home of the historic Tucker Football League (TFL). Took actions to preserve and acknowledge the rich history of TFL for the public.
Approved major athletic improvements: turf multipurpose field, new bleachers, a press box, and upgraded entrance and exit drives. Backed new restrooms, a concession building, expanded parking, enhanced sidewalks, LED lighting, and key infrastructure upgrades.
Championed the construction of a forthcoming inclusive playground for children of all ages and abilities.

Lake Erin Dam Rehabilitation

Backed a $1.54 million intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County to jointly fund urgent stormwater repairs at the high-risk Category 1 Lake Erin Dam in Henderson Park.
Championed city investment in a $2.5 million rehabilitation contract to bring Lake Erin Dam into compliance with state safety standards and prevent property damage or loss of life.
Advocated for an environmental stewardship plan to protect ecosystems during the dam repair process.

TRANSPARENCY & FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Taxpayer dollars should be spent with care and clarity. That’s why I’ve prioritized fiscal stewardship and pushing for transparent decision making. Responsible spending and public trust go hand in hand—and I’ll keep working to protect both.

Transparency

Advocated and still urging greater transparency and improved oversight and processes in city projects.
Modeling transparent decision-making by asking the same tough questions in public that I ask behind the scenes—and pushing for city information to be shared clearly and consistently with residents.
Supported establishing a federally required micro-purchasing threshold to ensure transparency and compliance in the use of federal funds.

Fiscal Responsibility

Lowered the city’s tax rate each year in office, prioritizing responsible budgeting and fiscal stewardship—except for the voter-approved year to take on public works and stormwater services.
Championed Tucker’s opt-out of HB51 to preserve local control over tax policy and avoid state-mandated changes that could have led to higher taxes.
Advocating for continued low taxes and greater fiscal responsibility to ensure taxpayer dollars are stewarded and spent wisely.

GROWTH & REVITALIZATION

How we grow as a city matters. I’ve worked to shape that growth in ways that advance our community vision, support local businesses, and ensure opportunity across our city. Whether revitalizing blighted properties, updating design standards, or guiding responsible annexation and zoning, I believe in thoughtful, inclusive development that reflects the needs of our current residents and prepares us well for the future.

Planning and Revitalization

Provided leadership on the 2023 update to the Tucker Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by actively promoting opportunities for public engagement, encouraging resident participation at meetings, and nominating a neighbor to serve on the citizen advisory committee. Continued to ensure the city’s decisions reflect the vision outlined by the community through this plan.
Championed the community-driven Lawrenceville Highway rezoning to spur more mixed-use development and housing diversity, offering greater opportunity for all parts of Tucker.
Helped pass an ordinance to impose tax penalties on nonresponsive and absentee commercial property owners who ignore and allow blight to persist.
Took action to address blighted commercial properties.
Supported creation of citywide design standards for signage and landscaping to improve visual consistency, prevent future blight, and beautify public spaces.
Approved a downtown parking agreement with Main Street Church as a short-term solution to address Tucker’s parking challenges. Promoting more pedestrian access to reduce unnecessary car trips.
Supported a citywide moratorium on drive-thrus to align future development with Tucker’s walkability and mixed-use goals, and opposed special land use permits for drive-thrus that conflicted with Tucker’s master plan and planning priorities.
Encouraged the development of a strategy for growth and annexation, including a legislative planning contract.

Economic Development

Continuing to support implementation of the 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan, with a focus on workforce development, and strategic corridor revitalization. 
Supporting policies that recognize the link between affordable housing, workforce retention, and economic vitality, so that people who work in Tucker can afford to live here—and residents have more income to spend at local businesses. 
Backing efforts to attract and retain high-wage jobs in targeted industries like healthcare, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing by promoting Tucker’s assets to regional and state economic development partners. 
Advocated and advocating for the strategic use of Tucker Development Authority funds to spur economic development. 
Supporting economic impact assessments of the film industry, parks and trail systems. 
Encouraging the city to act as a connector, convener, and promoter of its business community—not just a regulator—by supporting marketing campaigns, resource fairs, and collaborative events. 
Advocating for the creation of a city-hosted small business incubator to support entrepreneurs and startups in key sectors—reducing barriers to entry and encouraging innovation.

Sustainability

Promoting natural stormwater solutions—like bioswales and creekside integration—instead of defaulting to concrete, aligning infrastructure with the city’s trail and environmental goals.
Advocating for invasive vegetation regulations as well as native species incentives to combat environmental degradation—supporting codifying city standards and promoting pesticide-free solutions.
Pursuing a pollinator garden ordinance to encourage native landscaping and biodiversity in yards, public spaces, and city planning.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Some city work makes the headlines—ribbon cuttings and big announcements—but often it’s the behind-the-scenes improvements to roads, sidewalks, and stormwater systems that make the biggest difference in our day-to-day lives. I led efforts to create Tucker’s own Public Works Department so we could take greater control over these core services and better respond to community needs. From championing major street resurfacing projects to strengthening stormwater infrastructure and expanding sidewalk access, I’ve focused on building a more resilient, accessible, and well-maintained Tucker.

Streets

Championed the city’s investment in road resurfacing with adoption of multi-million dollar contracts covering 100+ streets from 2022-2024.
Advocated for continued investment in road resurfacing and curb drainage repairs to protect streets and improve drivability.

Sidewalks

Advocated for the Old Norcross Road sidewalk project in District 3, with ongoing efforts to secure easements and move construction forward.
Secured inclusion in the city budget for sidewalk design for Brockett Road (District 3), including prioritizing ADA accessibility and storm drainage improvements from Comanche Drive to Railroad Avenue.
Championed sidewalk connections as part of the Tucker Town Green development, including improvements along Railroad Avenue and a connection to Main Street.
Supported citywide sidewalk expansion, including progress on Midvale Road, Lavista Road, Montreal Road.

Stormwater

Championed the creation of Tucker’s Public Works Department and supported the successful referendum transferring services from DeKalb County.
Secured funding and repairs for critical District 3 stormwater projects, including Castle Rock, Edinburgh Drive, Castleridge Court, and Aldah Drive. Advanced additional stormwater improvements on Northlake Creek Drive, Jeri Lynn, Silversmith Lane, Arldowne Drive, and Pine Orchard Drive.
Backed a stormwater utility fee to fund critical repairs and ongoing system maintenance across Tucker.
Led adoption of new service request software to improve response time and transparency in Public Works operations.
Supported development of a comprehensive map of the city’s road and stormwater infrastructure to guide long-term planning.
Consistently supported stormwater repair projects to strengthen neighborhood resilience and prevent property damage.