I grew up in the Bavarian ski resort of Garmisch, Germany, from age 11 to 22. My father managed the US Ski Area in the winter and the Golf Course in the summer. Skiing was an integral part of my life; high school and university ski teams (giant slalom was my forte) and then a [...]

I am a firm believer in individuals living out their dreams and pursuits.  Government can provide hand-ups, not hand-outs, to assist our pursuits.  I believe in free enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit.  When we are successful through hard work and personal innovation…that success is immeasurable.

Pine Beetle and beyond:  The experts and even long-term residents are our educators to promote a pro-active approach for our future.  We need continuing education for our residents so that we understand the impact regarding what we do, or fail to do, on our fragile ecological system.  I do not support groups and organizations who [...]

I will be a strong and proud ambassador for Eagle, Lake and Summit counties.  I will work to promote our District’s economy.  Small businesses need support to get off the ground.  I believe in keeping our taxes low and our programs funded by focusing on ways to raise revenues and diminish bureaucracy that can stifle [...]

On health care….don’t raise our taxes or our premiums and don’t take away our fundamental right of choice.  The patient/doctor relationship is sacred.  Often locals travel to Denver for medical care.  We have some of the highest quality doctors and facilities; we need to promote them.  It is my opinion that our health care system [...]

As a single mother for four years, my priority was my son’s education that also included the school environment.  Parental involvement is key to encouraging a child’s love of learning.  Educators need our support through volunteering wherever needed and resources needed for them to grow as teachers…to give our children the best education. Languages and [...]