• Grew up in Madison and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1988.
• Public school teacher since 1995.
• Volunteer and teacher for Literacy Network.
• Neighborhood Activist.

Endorsements:

• Erin Thornley
• Fred Arnold, Former City Council President
• Barbara Arnold, Former President of Madison Board of Education
• Four Lakes Green Party
• Progressive Dane
• Equality Wisconsin Inc.
• Jill Johnson, Alder District 16
• Al Matano, County Supervisor District 11
• Heidi Weigleitner, Country Supervisor District 2
• Leland Pan, County Supervisor District 5
• John Hendrick, County Supervisor District 6, County Board Chair
• Dave de Felice, County Supervisor District 16
• Affordable Housing Action Alliance
• Bert Zipperer, Former Alder
• Peggy Coyne, Past President and President Elect MTI
• Elaine DeSmidt, Former County Supervisor District 3

 Building Our Community:

• Working to build collaborations across neighborhoods.
• Encouraging a measured and pragmatic approach to future development needs.
• Supporting established and locally owned businesses that cater to the needs of our diverse district.
• Monthly listening sessions for District 3 constituents.

Investing in Families:

• Utilizing current city programs to invest in mentoring our youth.
• Ensuring safe places for children to learn and play.
• Investing in our shared needs such as parks, libraries and green spaces.
• Advocating and collaborating with community partners to build a school to serve our children’s needs.

Cultivating Partnerships for our Future:

• Encouraging local business ventures.
• Stimulate and coordinate balanced development, emphasizing green projects.
• Expanding our tax base by investing in community oriented development.
• Utilizing city resources to promote our neighborhoods as places businesses can thrive.

Protecting our Quality of Life:

• Facilitating partnerships with local law enforcement and broader community to serve our needs.
• Promoting neighborhood involvement regarding safety concerns.
• Encouraging community discussion regarding comprehensive transportation/traffic needs.
• Prioritizing investments in civic infrastructure that contribute to well being of District 3 residents.

 Barbara is supported by: