Together we can do more for Castine

My goal in running for Selectboard is to bring a fresh perspective and new energy to the table. Castine is facing some challenges, but challenges are only opportunities waiting to be discovered. Going forward, we can

  • utilize new grant funding sources

  • reorganize some existing committees to allow them to do more for the community

  • work collaboratively with other towns on the peninsula

  • make changes to our zoning laws that will help us navigate the changes coming from Augusta.

    Together we can shift the perspective from reactive to proactive and together we can work to keep our community vital and vibrant. I look forward to the opportunity!

Occupational background:

ESL Teacher, Wisconsin Literary Services, 2018-2020; Archaeologist/ Researcher, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee,2010-2016, 2001-2005; EMT, Mukwonago Fire Department, 2005–2006; Elementary, Special Education Teacher, Austin ISD, 1990-1995 & Albuquerque Public Schools, 1985-1990

 

Prior Government experience:

Castine Comprehensive Plan Committee, 2021- present; Castine Planning Board, 2021-present; Chair, Mukwonago Historic Preservation Commission, Mukwonago, WI, 2006–2008; Member, Mukwonago Historic Preservation Commission, Mukwonago, WI, 2004-2006

 

Educational background:

MS Anthropology, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee 2005; BS Elementary Education, Baylor University 1985

 

Community service:

Peninsula Tomorrow Steering Committee, 2021-present; At Home Downeast Steering Committee, 2021-present; Castine Arts Association Board, 2021- present; Castine Historical Society Board, 2021–present; The Hatch Community Youth Fund Board, 2021– present; Castine Touring Company Board, 2019 – present; Deacon, Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine 2020–present; Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Board President 2019-2020; Wisconsin Conservation Voters Board, 2016-2020

 

Proven leadership:

-       Working to admit Castine into the Maine Community Resilience Partnership to increase access to grant money for our community.

-       Organized and implemented the Castine Touring Company Trolley Tour (for American Cruise Lines) for the summer of 2021 bringing an additional $17,000 income between CTC, The Wilson Museum, and the Castine Historical Society, plus extra revenue to local businesses.