About

I first ran for the Stoneham Select Board in 2014 and was later elected in 2018. Ten years later, I still have passion for the work being done by the Select Board as well as other elected boards, commissions, and committees. I would be honored to serve a third term and continue the ongoing work.

My husband Jamie and I have been residents for twenty two years, and have raised our two daughters Teagan and Vanessa here. They both attended Stoneham Public Schools and went to college. Teagan is a graduate of Bridgewater State University (2023), and Vanessa’s a graduate of University of Rhode Island (2017).

My various positions working for the town has given me knowledge and perspective on the needs of many of our departments. Most recently, I left my position working for the Stoneham Police Department in 2021 after working there for eight years. Prior to my last term on the board, I had worked for the town of Stoneham for a combined thirteen years! These experiences have left my family and myself with much respect and gratitude for Town of Stoneham, and Stoneham Public school employees.

Being the first African American woman to be elected to the Select Board, as well as the first African American Chair of this board, has truly been an honor. Running for office was never about race for me. It was and always will be about Stoneham. My passion for bringing people and ideas together to create productive change and solutions to town issues is what keeps me motivated. I am extremely proud to have the honor of being the first person of color on this board, and I will not be the last! Over the past few years Stoneham has increased its diversity in multiple departments, and that makes me so proud.

The groundwork has been laid for multiple issues that are in front of Stoneham. I am still dedicated to this board and the residents of Stoneham, and would like to continue the work to support and improve Stoneham!

I sincerely ask you for one of your two votes on Tuesday April 2, 2024!

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