I’m pleased to be endorsed by the Western North Carolina (WNC) Sierra Club for the 2025 Woodfin Town Council election. The Sierra Club is active in educating leaders, the public, and the media about environmental issues at the local, state, and federal level in order to promote environmental leadership.
Additionally the WNC Group and the North Carolina Sierra Club work together to:
- Safeguard public lands, national forests, and wilderness
- Advocate for solar and wind power to replace dirty coal fired power plants
- Ensure clean air and water for all citizens
- Reduce and eliminate single use plastics
- Build resiliency in the face of rising sea levels
As a member of Woodfin Town Council, I will work with the Sierra Club and its members to prioritize clean water and mountainsides, protect our green spaces and tree canopies, and fortify the French Broad River and the many streambanks that flow into it. The French Broad River must be protected as both an important waterway and a symbol of our community.
I will propose ongoing workshop sessions and small talks to keep the Woodfin Town Council and staff informed of current climate issues. We’ll discuss ideas on how to address those issues, from a mindful approach of our personal actions to looking into bigger ideas such as protecting our tree canopies and replacing petroleum-based vehicles with electric and hybrid. An empowered staff can then share our knowledge with the public. These efforts can attract state, federal, and non-profit funding. If the world knows we are ready to change, they will help us make those changes.
Learn more about my issues on the environment and our future together for Woodfin and read my 2025 WNC Sierra Club Questionnaire (PDF).