Public Safety

Public safety is one of the most important responsibilities of county government, particularly in Coweta County. I believe our first duty is to ensure that families, neighborhoods, and businesses feel safe in their communities. A key part of that responsibility is providing strong and consistent support for our Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and EMS. Our first responders put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect the people of this county, and they deserve the resources, equipment, training, and staffing necessary to do their jobs safely and effectively. This also means ensuring competitive, livable wages and benefits to retain experienced first responders and maintain a recruitment focus, allowing us to have the best serving our county. Safe communities require a proactive approach to crime prevention, which includes supporting community policing efforts, investing in modern public safety technology, and ensuring strong coordination between the Sheriff’s Office, local police departments, fire services, and emergency responders. Preventing crime before it happens is always better than reacting after the fact. Another priority must be the safety of our schools. Parents should have confidence that their children are safe while they are learning. I support maintaining strong partnerships between the Sheriff’s Office and our school system, including the presence of school resource officers and coordinated emergency response planning to protect students, teachers, and staff. Public safety is not just about responding to emergencies; it’s about building a community where people feel secure raising their families, starting businesses, and investing in their future. As part of my community leadership, I will continue to support policies that strengthen law enforcement, prioritize crime prevention, and maintain safe communities and schools across Coweta County.

As a mother with young children who are heavily involved in sports, I understand how vital access to local parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities is for families in Coweta County. It would be fantastic to have more recreational facilities and ball fields in our part of the county. Currently, many families find themselves driving over 30 minutes one-way just to reach sporting events, recreational fields, basketball gyms, and other extracurricular activities. The existing community gym is closed on weekends and shuts down at 5:00 pm two nights a week, making it challenging for working parents. Expanding gyms and recreation facilities in District 3 with more accessible hours would significantly enhance public safety and quality of life for families balancing work, school, and extracurricular activities. When we have to drive across the county for activities, our children often end up playing sports with kids from different neighborhoods. While that can be a great experience, it frequently leads to playdates, team gatherings, and birthday parties being 30 minutes away. More facilities closer to home would help our children form friendships with kids in their own neighborhoods and schools. Additionally, tennis courts and pickleball courts would be a wonderful addition, offering recreational opportunities for teenagers, adults, and seniors. District 3 also boasts beautiful land where walking trails and hiking paths could be developed for residents of all ages to enjoy. As Coweta County continues to grow and District 3 develops, community leadership in expanding parks and recreation would not only improve the quality of life for families but also help reduce traffic on weekends and evenings. When families have local options for sports and recreation, they won't need to drive across the county for every activity. Investing in parks, trails, ball fields, and recreation facilities in District 3 would provide families with more opportunities to stay active and engage with their neighbors.

Economic development in Coweta County should prioritize bringing quality jobs and long-term opportunities to our community while safeguarding the character of our neighborhoods and being responsible with taxpayer dollars. I support economic development that fosters stable jobs for the residents here. This involves attracting businesses and industries that offer long-term employment, livable wages, and significant investment in our local economy. When our residents can work close to home, it strengthens families, reduces long commutes, and keeps more economic activity within Coweta County. At the same time, growth must be responsible and well-planned. Economic development should occur in areas that are properly zoned and supported by the necessary infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and public safety services. We should focus on enhancing our existing industrial and commercial areas rather than pushing inappropriate development into rural or residential parts of the county. I also believe in the importance of community leadership and working closely with local businesses. Supporting the companies that are already established here is just as vital as attracting new ones. Small businesses, manufacturers, and locally owned companies are the backbone of our local economy, and they deserve a county government that listens and collaborates with them. Responsible economic development should strengthen our tax base, create job opportunities, and improve quality of life while preserving the values and character that make Coweta County a great place to live and raise a family.

Community leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring that zoning classifications exist to create predictability, protect property owners, and ensure compatibility between land uses. When we begin placing heavy industrial facilities into rural or non-industrial zones, we undermine the very framework that responsible long-term planning depends on.

If data centers are going to be part of Coweta County’s future, they should be located where they belong—in areas zoned for heavy industrial use, where the infrastructure is designed to support them and where the surrounding land uses are appropriate for that level of development.  

As a Certified Public Accountant, I possess the professional qualifications necessary to thoroughly review county budgets and ensure that taxpayer dollars in Coweta County are used efficiently and responsibly. Sound financial management is critical to county government and plays a significant role in enhancing public services via proper allocation. My focus will be on building relationships with other county officers, understanding their needs and facilitating open communication about the future needs of Coweta County.