Where I Stand on Issues Important to You!

Nebraska is a great place to live. I consider it a privilege to have been born here in Nebraska and that my husband John, of over 30 years and I have been able to raise our children in the greatest city of our state right here in Lincoln. I have stood shoulder to shoulder with you to help address concerns within our community, and have never been bashful about rolling up my sleeves and getting right to work to make a difference.

The 46th legislative district has been well represented by Senator David Landis for the past 28 years. Following in his footsteps is an honor and large task for anyone. It will take committed effective leadership. I want to be and believe that I am that person.

Here is a little bit about myself. I was born and raised on a farm in the Northeast part of the state and I am the second to the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. I went to school in a one-room schoolhouse until 3rd grade, when my brothers and sisters and I were bused into town to attend school. I know rural Nebraska.

I came to Lincoln in 1971 and worked at the Veterans Hospital until I married my husband John. I was employed in the healthcare industry for 20 years.

Shortly after we married, we moved to Pennsylvania where John managed a jewelry store but we missed Nebraska and returned back to Northeast Lincoln and have been here ever since. John is a graduate of Northeast High School. John's family lived in Northeast Lincoln and this is where we feel like we belong.

I know Northeast Lincoln. John and I have lived in the 46th District for over 20 years and we own a small business in the 46th District. I am employed at Lincoln Action Program as a Business Development Specialist, helping individuals earn a living. I know what it takes to run a business.

John and I have two sons: J.R. is employed at LES as an IT Analyst and is currently deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spencer is a student at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, majoring in Agricultural Engineering.

I am running for Legislature because I care deeply about Lincoln and the residents here. I live, work and breath to protect the quality of life we enjoy in Lincoln's neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods and the families in them are the backbone of this City and State. People know me as a tireless advocate for children, families and neighborhoods and I'm ready to take that energy to the Nebraska Legislature. My focus will be to preserve, protect and promote your interests.

I won’t sit in an ivory tower and dictate to others how things could be done better. I will roll up my sleeves and pitch right in to resolve issues for our community. I won’t criticize others ideas unless I come up with a better plan. These are the ways I have always accomplished great things for our community and I will accomplish great things for the 46th District with this approach.