Candidate for
Council Member; City of Norwood; Ward 3

"Working for the good of the City." It's more than just a campaign slogan...it's been my way of life since moving to Norwood in 1975. You probably know me best as the health commissioner at the Norwood Health Department since I served in that capacity for over 13 years and as a public health nurse for over 3 years. My years serving you at your health department were very rewarding and I saw the need for services in the community every day. That is why I fought so hard to keep the Norwood Health Department open despite attempts by several members of the current Council to shut it down. With your help, we won and the health department continues to serve Norwood residents.

I am involved in many activities and organizations in our city. A registered nurse by profession for over 38 years, I was the first woman elected to Norwood City Council in 1979 and served 4 years during some of the hardest financial times in Norwood history. I served as Clerk of Council for 2 years and organized that office from years of neglect. I am a member of the Norwood Tree Board (you've probably seen me planting flowers throughout the city each year), Norwood Business & Professional Women's Club, Norwood City Schools Health Advisory Council, Norwood City Schools Business Advisory Council, Norwood Moose and several other civic/service organizations. I have taken part in "Norwood RELAY FOR LIFE" for many years and even travelled to Washington, D.C. for a national Relay event on behalf of the American Cancer Society.

I have been married to my husband, Bob (a lifelong Norwood resident), for over 37 years. We have two grown children who are both married: Kevin (Norwood class of 1995) and Rebecca (Norwood class of 1999). We were blessed two years ago with our first grandchild and have become the typical grandparents. I am very active at Holy Trinity Church.

I believe that your councilperson should answer phone calls and emails from constituents and work to help resolve concerns of residents in Ward 3. My only promise is this: to be PROFESSIONAL when representing you and your concerns and to keep you informed, not just during campaign season, but throughout the year.

I ask for your vote in November to help me to continue "working for the good of the city."