Committed to Open Communication

One of Alexandria’s top priorities is to improve communication between Village Council and its constituents. This includes hosting regular town halls and offering community surveys to give residents a real voice in local decision-making. Every decision made by council should reflect the will of the people who live here.

Many nearby municipalities use social media to keep residents informed, and she would love to see Newtown do the same. Consistent updates through social media, the village website, and monthly newsletters would help keep everyone in the loop on upcoming surveys, town halls, and more.

The Lawsuit

Alexandria is a strong advocate for Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan. In conversations with voters, the ongoing lawsuit between Chief Synan and village council members has stood out as a major concern, significantly undermining public trust in the current leadership. Restoring that trust will be one of Alexandria’s top priorities.

She believes the first step in rebuilding that trust is increasing transparency, by openly sharing decisions and providing timely updates. With at least two, and potentially four, new council members joining, the council has an opportunity to move forward by acknowledging past mistakes and committing to do better.

Supporting respected community leaders like Chief Synan is essential. His experience and voice should be valued in decision-making. Council members must also follow through on their promises and consistently act with integrity.

Community-Focused Growth

When it comes to growth, Alexandria supports thoughtful development that protects the small-town character we all love, while making sure Newtown is even better for future generations. She believes a strong community starts with making sure our families have what they need to thrive. She will champion family-friendly spaces such as playgrounds, by working toward enhancing parks and community areas where people of all ages can gather, play, and enjoy Newtown together.

Strong Public Schools

Alexandria is running for Village Council as a proud pro–public schools candidate. As a mother of three children currently enrolled in the local public school system, she’s deeply invested in the success of Newtown’s students and schools. She volunteers regularly at Mercer Elementary, attends school board meetings, and maintains strong working relationships with multiple board members. She believes schools thrive when local government and education leaders work together.

Through conversations with Newtown parents, she has heard a common concern- that Anderson Township often dominates the conversation in the Forest Hills School District. She will be a strong voice for Newtown students and families, working to ensure their needs are represented in district-wide decisions.

She also recognizes that strong public schools benefit the entire community, not just families with children. Studies show a clear link between school quality and property values, and good schools help attract homebuyers and strengthen the local economy.

More Support for Local Businesses

Local businesses are essential to Newtown’s economy and continued growth. Alexandria will advocate for increased support of these businesses through an expanded Area of Commerce and the establishment of dedicated town halls. These forums would give local business owners a platform to share their needs and identify areas where the village can provide greater assistance.

The Newtown Landfill

Many Newtown residents have shared concerns about the view of the landfill near their homes. While Alexandria understands these frustrations, it’s important to clarify that the Newtown Landfill is private property and predates current zoning laws, which limits the direct authority of Village Council. While council may not have direct authority over the landfill, it is still imperative that we elect members to council this fall that will take great care in matters such as hiring the next Planning Commissioner, and build a strong working relationship with the owners of the landfill.

Looking ahead, council will have a chance to make changes through long-term planning. Should the current Comprehensive Plan come up for revision, there will be an opportunity to bring the landfill into broader conversations about the village’s future development and land use goals. Additionally, the current Planning Commissioner will be resigning at the end of 2025. Alexandria believes council should form a committee to find a replacement for this role- someone who understands Newtown’s values and can modernize and enforce zoning in a way that reflects today’s needs. This change could open the door to smarter planning tools and stronger community advocacy on issues like the landfill.