Simsbury is growing—and with that growth comes responsibility. We must continue to welcome new families and businesses while preserving the beauty and history that make our town feel like home.

During my previous tenure as First Selectman, I worked hard to strike that balance. I led the effort to acquire the 300-acre Meadowood parcel, a historic property with ties to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., protecting it from development and preserving it for generations to come. I’ve fought to protect farmland and critical bird habitats, and when the state proposed logging in Massacoe Forest, I stood up with other advocates and said no.

Preserving Simsbury’s natural beauty isn’t just about protecting land—it’s also about investing in the places that bring our community together. Under my leadership, we upgraded aging playgrounds across town and built a new park at the historic Flower Bridge, creating spaces for families to gather and memories to be made.

Smart growth doesn’t mean unchecked development. It means thoughtful planning, environmental stewardship, and ensuring that as Simsbury evolves, we don’t lose the things that make it worth calling home.