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As a newly elected councilor, I want to take a moment to speak about the importance of respectful and fact-based public discourse in our town. Every councilor has a platform, and with that comes responsibility — words and actions shape how residents feel about their government and each other. Recently, there have been public statements that mischaracterized policies and created fear around other towns and communities. While there is freedom of speech, using an elected positio

In the video below, I break down the e-bike and e-scooter ordinance that was passed through city council. There will be an educational campaign about the ordinance this spring through our schools' mass email distribution system.

Over the past few months, Agawam residents have raised concerns and questions about proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) here in town. From safety to zoning, there’s been a lot of conversation—some of it confusing. That’s why I created a short video series to break it down, address common concerns, and talk about what this means for our community. BESS – Part 1: There’s been a lot of confusion about Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Agawam. In Part 1, I break

On February 2, the City Council voted on a resolution, one I voted against. At the time, I felt I explained my “no” vote clearly. But because this meeting also included inappropriate comments made by another councilor (I’ve addressed that separately, both in another post and on my social media), this vote (and the domestic partnership ordinance that will be a separate post) keeps getting brought up. So I want to walk you through my thinking on the resolution itself. I started

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I took the time I was given during the council meeting to discuss food insecurity and what resources are available for our residents. I have linked websites at the bottom of the post. Food Resource Websites: United Way of Pioneer Valley https://www.uwpv.org/food-security?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22676813238&gbraid=0AAAAADB9F0HciRnMxRycyppU-lCdIVLWX&gclid=CjwKCAiA24XJBhBXEiwAXElO35WTlodIxFpSAXWXVqqURtds7_xIE1i3Hj7kKFxkuq3u_UTK0UoABRoCZ

The videos explain what is happened with the creation of the construction ordinance. In this first video, I explain what happened when an ordinance about construction hours was introduced to the council. This video gives an update on the construction hours ordinance.

In the video below I explain how the residential factor affects our tax bills. There will be a public hearing on December 1, 2025 during the City Council Meeting.

These are the videos I created to explain what was happening with a $100,000 loan that was requested by the Agawam Municipal Golf Course. This is the first video that explains what is being requested and why. This is the second video about the loan request and also explains how an enterprise fund is supposed to work.

When I knock on doors, I hear the same thing over and over: The town doesn’t communicate with residents, and no one listens to concerns unless groups of people come in repeatedly. Issues aren’t fixed right away — we just get stuck waiting. That’s why one of my top priorities is creating a Problem Solver Committee — a simple, practical way to bridge the gap between residents and city leadership. Here’s how it would work: The committee would include town leaders and volunteers

As a mom and a former teacher, I know firsthand how critical early childhood education is for setting kids up for long-term success. That’s why I believe offering universal pre-kindergarten in Agawam isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a smart investment in our future. Pre-K teaches children how to be in school. It helps them learn to share, follow directions, solve problems, and work through big feelings—skills that are just as important as knowing their letters and numbers. And the