Dedicated to District 16

Columbia County, Wisconsin

Progress with Purpose

  • Balanced, Fair Leadership

  • Bolstering Economic Resilience

  • Protecting Natural Resources

  • Guarding Freedom

Where is District 16?

About Me

I’m a…

  • Transformation Leader

    Technology Services

    Started career in Business Operations & Transformation Management about 12 years ago. Experience predominantly including: resource management, project + program management, organizational design, sales + marketing, data governance + analytics, and process development. Spent the last 5 years specializing in digital innovation. Bachelor’s in Business Management through UW-Whitewater.

  • Musician

    Violin, Harmony Vocals

    Introduced to strings starting in the home, mom was a professional cellist and strings teacher growing up. Formal training started 18 years ago. Received classical training at age 12 and continued through elementary school, middle, high school, into college and beyond. Began improvising with a band called The Radiant Beings since 2017.

  • Yoga Student

    Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hours

    Was introduced to the physical practice of yoga by a friend in 2009, and consistency in practice picked up momentum in 2012. Took yoga teacher training through RajaHatha (MindBody) School of Yoga in 2019 and graduated with certification and teacher Amy Pearce-Hayden’s blessing in 2022. The study of Yoga has offered many resources and opportunities over the years to continue learning about personal well-being and development.

  • I care about fair and reasonable government.

  • I believe in the power of hard work (consistent, diligent effort.)

  • I will work hard to be a responsible community steward.

  • I believe in the power of community collaboration.

  • I enjoy using my diverse background to build bridges and support community growth.

  • I know the biggest opportunity for positive impact and service is to be fully engaged within our local community.

Let’s work together

Thank you for your support!

 FAQs

  • Land Use Planning: zoning changes, land development proposals, and comprehensive planning for county growth and development.

    Infrastructure Projects: approval and oversight of infrastructure projects like road maintenance, bridge repairs, and facility upgrades.

    Budget Approval: allocation of funds for various departments, programs, and services.

    Policy Adoption: consideration and adoption of new policies or amendments of existing ones related to county operations, services, and regulations.

    Personnel Matters: county staffing, including hiring, terminations, and employee benefits.

    Contracts and Agreements: approval of contracts, agreements, and intergovernmental partnerships for various services, purchases, or collaborations.

    Emergency Management: disaster and/or emergency response plans, resource allocation, and recovery efforts.

    Hearings: attending public hearings on issues such as tax rates, ordinances, or major projects, obtaining community input before decisions are made.

    Committee Assignments: assigning supervisors to various committees and boards within the county government to address specific issues or oversee certain functions.

    Reports and Public Updates: regular board meetings on county operations, compliance and financial status.

  • “Columbia County is represented by twenty-eight (28) County Supervisors. County Supervisors are elected in even numbered years and serve a 2 year term. From the Board, a County Board Chairman is elected. The Chairman of Columbia County serves on a part-time basis.

    General powers of the County Board are provided under Wis. Stats. 59.07. This statute authorizes numerous responsibilities. The Board's powers are exercised through the resolutions and ordinances it adopts.

    County Supervisors are appointed, by the County Board Chairman, to serve as members of committees and commissions for specific programs and for departments of county government.

    Primary functions include adoption of the County budget, oversight of County facilities, adoption of County ordinances/resolutions pertaining to County affairs, adoption of policies governing administration of the County and appointment of various County officials, board and commissions.”