I started attending township meetings in 2012 when my neighbor started a grass roots campaign to stop the CVS development at the corner of Route 3 and Big Walnut Road.  As a regular attendee, it became clear to me that local leaders were not listening to the voices of the residents.  This is when I became passionate about following township business.  I started attending and speaking at zoning and trustee meetings on a regular basis.

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I have become more frustrated over the years watching many residents speak about issues only to have trustees vote against residents' wishes.  After years of frustration, I decided to run for trustee in 2017.

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Although unsuccessful in 2017, I became even more determined to preserve the character of our community and protect it against high-density developments.

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While campaigning in 2017, I met many like-minded residents who were concerned with the direction in which Genoa Township was moving.   This is when we united to form Genoa Township Residents for Responsible Development (GTRRD).

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Our concern was validated when two trustees approved The Ravines at Hoover, which violated the densities in the Comprehensive Plan.  This lead Jim Carter and I to co-chair a successful referendum to stop high-density in Genoa Township.  The 75%+ residents who voted against high-density demonstrated that the majority of residents in Genoa Township are against irresponsible development.

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