Accomplishments
  • Leveled the playing field when she arrived in City Hall:
    • Supported registration of lobbyists
    • Supported citywide campaign finance reform
    • Initiated “Citizens Presentations” so residents can address the Commission to present ideas and raise issues of concern
  • Exposed the city’s fiscal crisis in 2003:
    • Identified rampant waste, fraud and abuse in city manager’s budget
    • Made the motion to replace the city manager
    • Began steps to put the city on firm financial footing for the first time in years
  • Continued the push for a more connected city throughout her tenure:
    • Supported the downtown transit system
    • Supported the long-range Beach Master Plan
    • Promoted efforts to enhance neighborhood involvement in City Hall