Community Leadership & A New Standard for Development
Save Wawayanda Inc
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.
Under my leadership, Save Wawayanda helped:
- 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 (3.2 Million SQFT) , the Marangi waste facility site, and other large industrial plans making sure they weren’t rushed and were evaluated openly.
These experiences taught me a core lesson: When residents are informed early and decision‑making is transparent, outcomes are better and trust is preserved.
It also gave me real‑world experience in:
- Reading complex development proposals
- Asking tough, fact‑based questions
- Managing competing interests respectfully
- Staying focused on process, law, and long‑term community impact
New Standard for Development
Growth can be positive but only when it is planned, transparent, and accountable to residents.
As Town Supervisor, I will bring the same approach I’ve used as a manager, homeowner, and community leader:
• Planning before approval
• Transparency from the start
• Respect for residents and property owners
• Decisions grounded in long‑term impact not pressure