Why do you want to be the Mayor of Springdale?
I'd like to continue to be Mayor of Springdale because I feel that I've been a good mayor and have enjoyed serving our community.
What are the three best things about your town?
1. Beautiful location
2. People
3. Commmunity
Please state your top two priorities if elected as Mayor; why are they important and what will you do about them?
1. I believe the Town of Springdale has been entrusted with a beautiful area which deserves preservation as a small town with great views. We should emulate as much as possible the flavor of Zion National Park. I will continue to work with Zion National Park to keep good relations between the Park and the Town.
2. I believe the the Zion Canyon Corridor is an all important part of the quality of visitation to Springdale and Zion National Park and will continue to work toward preserving the corridor by working with all concerned entities to preserve views and keep the integrity of the approach to our area.
3. Preserving the quality of life of those who live in Springdale is also one of my highest goals.
What’s your opinion about the Lake Powell Pipeline?
I am against the Lake Powell Pipeline I believe that through conservation Washinginton County can continue to grow to a population of more than 400,000 people. Why would we want more? With huge growth comes air pollution and loss of night sky views of the stars and day time views of our beautiful landscape. Let's not forget why people come to Washington County to visit. Clean air and stars and the beautiful Zion National Park are worth preserving as a tourist attraction.
What, if any, Vision Dixie Priorities would you support and encourage? How?
Springdale is already working on the 10 Vision Dixie Priorities and was working on them before they were adopted. We are not about to change that now.
Do you like/support voting by mail in your town?
I absolutely support voting by mail. I believe that in a small town such as Springdale voting by mail gives our seniors a chance to vote without having to find transportation or feel rushed at the voting booth. It also gives them a chance to study the issues in the privacy of their homes as they fill our their ballots. The ability to vote at convenient times serves all of us.
It also frees up the time of the town staff to do their jobs.
How do you see the Mayor’s elected role in enforcing ordinances such as the recently adopted ‘Dark Sky’ ordinance?
I believe that the Mayor has a duty to do all she can to preserve all that Springdale stands for. The Dark Sky ordinance preserves one of the qualities that makes Springdale and Zion National a great area.
Parking has become a problem in Springdale – How would you deal with this issue?
We have been working on the parking problem in Springdale. We have a committee which has been diligently working to decide what needs to be done to enhance the quality of parking in order that people might more easily get to the shops and restaurants in town and Zion Park. Our agreement with Zion National Park regarding the free shuttle in town was to provide parking. We will be working to make more parking available as the need grows. Parking in Springdale brings business and tourists to our town. We will continue to work toward better serving the parking needs by providing more parking.
Why should a person vote for you?
Because I will continue to do my best for Springdale.
What is the best way for people to learn more about you?
If they have questions they can call me or come into the town office on Thursdays. I'd be glad to answer their questions.
