Connie’s Priorities

Community-Centered Representation

Count on Connie to listen to people throughout the county and respond to community concerns across all communities in Madison County, NC.

Since announcing her candidacy, people from every corner of the county have come to Connie to share what matters most to them. She's been listening. As Commissioner, Connie will hold open community input sessions, ensuring every neighborhood has a seat at the table. She believes that good decisions don't happen behind closed doors — they happen when elected officials show up, ask questions, and bring people together around common ground.

Count on Connie to represent all of Madison County.

Proven Leadership That Gets Things Done

Count on Connie to provide smart, effective oversight of county services — without micromanaging the people doing the work.

Connie has spent decades managing projects, non-profits, events, and businesses with a consistent track record of finding operational efficiencies through collaboration rather than conflict. As Commissioner, she will work across departments to identify where county services can be improved, support regular public reporting so taxpayers know how their money is being spent, and bring the same results-driven approach to county government that she has applied throughout her career in business and community leadership.

Count on Connie to lead with purpose and deliver real results for Madison County.

Integrity & Transparency
in County Government

Count on Connie to always tell the truth, act fairly, and put the public interest first — every single time.

Connie lives by Rotary's Four-Way Test, a 24-word ethical guide she applies to every thought, word, and action: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? As Commissioner, she will maintain full public disclosure on decisions that affect Madison County residents, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure that meeting records and county actions are transparent and accessible to all.

Count on Connie to be your trustworthy public servant.

Smart Growth & Land Use Management

Count on Connie to protect what makes Madison County, NC special — its land, its character, and its future.

Connie knows that growth without a plan isn't progress. As Commissioner, she will ensure that local zoning laws, development policies, and land use decisions are made thoughtfully — with an eye toward preserving the natural beauty of our mountains, protecting flood plain communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and maintaining the rural character that makes Madison County home. Every policy decision will be grounded in research, community input, and a long view of what's best for the people who live here now and the generations who will follow.

Count on Connie to be a steward of this land she calls her home.

Financial Stewardship

Count on Connie to understand the numbers.

With more than ten years in banking and finance, a career in corporate finance with a Fortune 500 company, and experience as CFO of a $16 million non-profit, Connie understands county budgets, fund accounting, taxes, and investments in a way few candidates can claim. Add sixteen years as a Madison County small business owner, and you have someone who understands the fiscal realities facing both residents and local businesses alike.

Count on Connie to be able to dig into the details and see the big picture of the county finances.