The Answer

A few people have asked me, on my door to door treks, about the scar on my head and the shape of my nose. Simply put I had a bout with nasal cancer, which I beat. It is with that same determination that I am working to be YOUR voice for Ward 3. BECAUSE WARD 3 MATTERS!

What does an Alderman do?

That is one question I have been getting asked so here is a brief answer.

The City of NLR is divided into four legislative districts or wards. Each district is represented by two aldermen who are elected by their constituency to serve a four year term. In addition to representing the interests of their ward residents, together the eight aldermen and the Mayor comprise the NLR City Council, which serves as the legislative branch of government of the City of NLR. Within specified limits, the City Council has the general authority to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs including, but not limited to, the power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare; to license; to tax; and to incur debt.

To me the key in that paragraph is "representing the interests of their ward residents". I want to work for you, BECAUSE WARD 3 MATTERS!

As of 1 Jan 2009 NLR has 3 Alderwomen on the City Council.

Communication and Accessibility

Have you ever wondered what was going on at the next City Council meeting? Ever emailed an Alderman and have not been responded to? Ever just sat and talked to an Alderman? Had trouble getting a phone call back?

One of the things about me is I am a bit of a geek. I have embraced new technology over the years and the communication possibilities it presents. Okay, so I am not a very fast texter but I do text! I love email and cell phones and the way this technology allows us to communicate. If you notice on the right of the blog I list many ways to contact me and urge citizens to use the method they are most comfortable with. Upon election I will use this website as a means to communicate with Ward 3, informing you about what is going on in our City.

There are many websites that publish the City Council agenda and I too will provide that information. So, basically you can come here and see what is going on and just look to the right for your choice of a way to contact me concerning a particular item. I applaud the City for now allowing citizen comment early in the Council meetings for legislation that will be introduced during the meeting. While this is an improved process, it isn't something everyone is willing or able to do. I will respond to all means of communication as your Alderman and be a voice for Ward 3. BECAUSE WARD 3 MATTERS!