Candidate for
Council Member; Borough of Darby; Ward 2; Democratic Party

Temple University Criminal Justice Major with Thirty Three Years of Experience in Municipal issues. Creative problem solver with the proven ability to resolve conflict, improve morale and consistently exceed goals.

Management - Solid background in planning and executing all phases of supervision. Hands on Supervisor with highly developed negotiation skills and experience cultivating strategic partnerships.

Energetic, creative and service oriented with a record of progressive leadership and operational success.

Detail Oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

NORC at the University of Chicago

Field Research Manager

National Childrens Study National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 Commercial Buildings Energy Study Residential Energy Consumption Study Youth Development Initiative

UPS - Supervisor 2000 to 2008
Retention Department.

Borough of Darby - Mayor

1998 - 2006 - Mayor - Borough of Darby 1987 to 1995 - Council - Borough of Darby 1979 to 1987 - Committee - Borough of Darby Borough

Description of Duties:

Involved in local government, Municipal Law and State and Borough Codes since 1979.

Had full charge and control of the Chief of Police and the 39-member Police Department. Directed the time during which, the place where and the manner in which, the chief of police and the police force performed their duties.
Familiar with all phases of the Department and its functions.
Monitored court appearances, preparation of case files for court duty, police incident and accident reports, monitored requests for records department - submitted reports to D.A. requests, CYS requests, Domestic Abuse Project and Women Against Rape Report Requests, vehicle impoundments and sweeper violations. Closely supervised the activities of subordinates.
Exercised direct command in a manner that ensured the good order, conduct, discipline and efficiency of subordinates.
Enforced departmental rules and regulations and ensured compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Community Liaison + Public Relations + Spokesperson-Representative for the Darby Police Department at Community Forums, Schools, Religious Organizations and various other community functions.
Created case files for court, created/updated rap sheets for each case file, submitted complete case files for hearings scheduled in Common Pleas Court as requested, sorted citations, created spread sheets for special projects.

In addition to overseeing the Department and its functions, was responsible for constituent services that required the need for Congressional Action, State Action, Code Enforcement, Administrative and Municipal Services.

Was responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of 12,000 residents. Administered oaths and affirmations in matters pertaining to borough affairs.
Preserved the public peace within the Borough by invoking powers conferred to prevent and suppress mobs, riots and unlawful and tumultuous assemblies.
Implemented State of Emergencies prohibiting persons being on public streets during specified hours, entry and departure of persons into or from any restricted area, prohibiting the sale, purchase or dispensing of any commodities or goods and imposing restrictions on any other such activities as reasonably believed to help preserve life, health, property or the public peace.
Enforced ordinances and regulations, removed nuisances, and exacted a faithful performance of the duties of the officers appointed.

Grant Writing

Legal Experience

Financial Experience

Municipal Law Experience

Borough Council

Domestic Abuse Counseling/Advocate