Policy Focus and Legislative Action Highlights
Environmental & Sustainability Leadership
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Founded and institutionalized the City’s Green Team as a permanent Sustainability Committee.
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Helped Frederick achieve Sustainable Maryland Certification (2013).
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Appointed to the Maryland Commission on Climate Change (2014); contributed to state emissions strategy.
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Advocated for renewable energy investments (e.g., solar canopies at police HQ).
Transportation & Active Mobility
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Established Bicycle Advisory Committee; transitioned to Active Mobility Advisory Committee.
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Sponsored Complete Streets Policy resolution (2017).
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Advocated for Rails-with-Trails project; supported city-state infrastructure matching funds for trails.
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Chaired the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (2020) — first City of Frederick official in this position.
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Advanced regional transportation goals, including road safety and multi-modal access.
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Championed the City’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Public Safety & Policing Policy
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Sponsored 2019 “Safety in the Parks” Ordinance allowing police to exclude repeat offenders.
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Advocated and voted to fund new Frederick Police Headquarters (opening 2025).
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Championed FPD’s adoption of the 30×30 Pledge, which supports more women in policing.
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Backed crisis response pilot with mental health professionals (2021).
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Voted for funding of body-worn cameras and police diversity training.
Housing & Development
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Supported annexations with conditions for parks, infrastructure, and school sites (e.g., Keller & Crum Farms).
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Voted to fund $2M toward “The Junction” affordable housing project (2023).
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Opposed 2023 MPDU ordinance amendment, citing concern that costs would be passed on to residents.
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Sponsored tax credit expansions for seniors and veterans (2024).
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Supported infrastructure-linked economic development (e.g., hotel/conference center, Butterfly Lane realignment).
Equity & Inclusion
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Authored and sponsored 2020 “Equity as a Fundamental Value” resolution, integrating equity into all aspects of city governance.
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Promoted inclusive language in city codes and policies, including expansion of protections in the city’s Fair Housing laws.
Governance & Voting Policy
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Opposed the 2024 Charter Amendment to allow non-citizen municipal voting, citing her immigrant father’s journey to naturalization.
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Served as President Pro Tem for two consecutive terms, creating the system for joint meetings of the councils of the city and county.
Select Sponsored & Co-Sponsored Legislation
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Sustainability Committee Ordinance
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Active Mobility Advisory Committee Ordinance
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Equity & Anti-Racism Resolutions
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Police Affirmative Action Plan
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Complete Streets Policy Resolution
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Expanded Tax Credits for Elderly & Uniformed Services
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Ban on Synthetic Cannabis (e.g., Spice, Bath Salts)
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Historic Preservation Code Revisions
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Fair Housing Ordinance Protections