Community leadership
Save Wawayanda, and a new standard for development
My commitment to Wawayanda began long before I decided to run for office. I am the founder and co-chair of Save Wawayanda Inc., a grassroots group formed by residents who wanted a stronger voice in how large-scale development decisions were being made in our town.
What Save Wawayanda helped do
- Organize residents and elevate public participation
- Bring transparency and scrutiny to major development proposals
- Ensure town laws, zoning standards and community impacts were taken seriously
- Slow and challenge out-of-scale projects so they received proper review
This work included sustained community engagement around proposals such as the Amazon warehouse project of 3.2 million square feet, the Marangi waste facility site and other large industrial plans — making sure they weren't rushed and were evaluated openly.
It also gave me real-world experience in reading complex development proposals, asking tough fact-based questions, managing competing interests respectfully, and staying focused on process, law and long-term community impact.
The standard I'll bring
Growth should work for Wawayanda, not happen to Wawayanda
Growth can be positive — but only when it is planned, transparent and accountable to residents.
- Planning before approval
- Transparency from the start
- Respect for residents and property owners
- Decisions grounded in long-term impact, not pressure
Three commitments as Supervisor
Thoughtful development that fits Wawayanda
I will insist that development fits the scale and character of Wawayanda; is supported by roads, infrastructure and emergency services before approval; considers traffic, safety and long-term community impact; and is evaluated for real costs and benefits, not just short-term gains.
Transparency from the start
Residents deserve to know what's being proposed before decisions are already underway. That means clear, early communication about major proposals; straightforward explanations of impacts and trade-offs; and public input that meaningfully informs decisions rather than only reacting to them.
Independent audits and financial accountability
Taxpayers deserve confidence that town finances are managed carefully and professionally. I will support regular independent audits completed on time, clear public reporting of findings in plain language, follow-through on recommendations rather than mere acknowledgment, and oversight focused on prevention rather than cleanup.
Audits shouldn't be treated as paperwork. They should be a tool for accountability, improvement and public trust.