Personal Information:
Age - 50 years old
Family - Married 27 years to husband Bill. Two children; son Billy, 25, and daughter Kimberly,22.
Occupation - 6th grade teacher in Passaic
Clifton resident for 8 years

If elected, how do you plan on making your mark as the newest member of the Clifton City Council?

The creation oft he Action Committee has afforded neighborhood representatives like myself the opportunity to meet with and bring our concerns directly to all city department heads. I'd like to take this a step further. If I were elected, I would organize neighborhood meetings with city leaders to further open up the lines of communication with the citizens.

Besides Board of Education issues, what do you see as the most pressing issue facing the City of Clifton and what solution do you propose?

The issue that most significantly impacts the average citizen in Clifton are the rising taxes. People are worried that they may not be able to afford to stay in their homes. I am open to new and creative ways of obtaining outside revenues, such as utilizing a grant-writer and or lobbyist for Clifton. I will support smart development projects that increase revenue while minimally impacting the surrounding community.

What is your opinion on resident's right to speak at public portions of council meetings? Should there be restrictions or limitations on their comments?

I believe every resident has the right to speak on any issue they feel is important during the public portion of city council meetings.

What is your opinion on Clifton's current form of government and how do you feel about recent moves by an outside interest to finance a campaign to change Clifton's form of government?

It has been my contention that if there were to be any move to change Clifton's form of government, then it should be initiated by the people of Clifton. If the people of Clifton desired a change, I certainly would not stand in the way.

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