"My decision to run for re-election is driven by my continued commitment to serve our special community."

Cheryl is currently serving on your city council and seeks your vote for re-election in November.

Her project management experience has allowed her to bring the skills of analysis, risk assessment, problem solving, and leadership to your city council.

Key City Topics

Urban Growth

Proactive planning is key to a healthy city. Population growth is inevitable, but proper planning and managed growth can help keep our city special.

I will continue to support the robust public-input and thorough UGB Amendment process.

I will continue to advocate for our city's Vision Plan of a “resilient, prosperous, livable, connected Sisters” as we plan for the future.

Wildfire Resilience

The 2025 Flat Fire destroyed four homes and 21,000 acres just 2 miles northeast of Sisters. This fire was a serious reminder of the risk facing our community.

In 2025, I worked with my fellow councilors to define defensible space and building hardening standards for all new development and I voted to pass Ordinance 543 and 545 to put these standards into effect.

In 2026, I proposed changes to the city's Municipal Code to match the standards set by the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire district including restricting the size of recreational fires and banning bonfires within city limits. These changes were unanimously approved by council.

I will continue to work with council and staff on defensible space standards of existing development and seek to see all residents educated on wildfire and evacuation preparedness.

Policy

I’m a strong believer that policies for large cities may not work for our small town and could be a detriment to our special community.

I am diligent in policy-making decisions and focus on what is best for our city overall.

In addition, citizens need to know their voices are recognized and valued in the decision-making process. Working together, we can help keep Sisters special!

Economic Development

City of Sisters contracts with EDCO (Economic Development for Central Oregon) for a full-time consultant. Its mission is to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that generate new revenue and family-wage jobs.The work done by EDCO has built strong business relationships with the city, recruited new businesses included a major employer, BasX, and created jobs.

I voted to extend the service contract between the city and EDCO recognizing the value-added results of this relationship.

Employment

As your city councilor, I was instrumental in bringing the Mobile Employment Resource Van (MERV) to Sisters on a regular basis to help local citizens seeking employment. MERV provides employment counseling and assistance with creating resumes, completing job applications, applying for jobs online, and even connecting with local employers. These resources are critical for rural towns like Sisters.

Affordable Housing

I support incentives to encourage builders and non-profits to construct and sell homes at affordabale prices for low-to-median income households. In addition, a forward-thinking plan to ensure homeownership is sustainable including affordable utilities, insurance and home-maintenance programs.

I believe affordable housing is essential for our city and a benefit to our local businesses and services.

I support the designation of land specific to our affordable housing-needs during the annexation of the amended Urban Growth Boundary.

Public Engagement

Sisters residents are a valuable source of information and ideas.

Open communication between city government and the community is key in building trust. I'm always available to talk with citizens.

I champion civil discourse amoungst our community during challenging city decisions.

I value a city council that listens to citizen opinion and ensures citizens have sufficient information to form knowledgeable opinions.

Safety

I advocate for continued focus on improvements to our public safety.

Traffic safety was the number one concern of citizens in a city survey. Making improvements to our roads to ensure safety of our residents and visitors should remain a top priority.

I fully support our Public Works, Deputy Sheriff and Fire departments and all they do to keep us safe.

Teamwork

I look forward to continue partnering with my fellow councilors to form a productive and effective council.

Our city has an impressive staff and City Manager to ensure a safe, reliable operation of our town.

Our commissions and advisory boards also serve a much needed role in providing important input and recommendations.

I respect the work done by city staff, commissions and boards and will continue to maintain a strong working relationship with all.

Qualifications

Governmental Experience:

Sisters City Council 2025-present

Sisters Urban Renewal Agency 2025-present

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board 2025-present

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee 2025-present

Sisters Budget Committee 2024-present

Sisters Urban Forestry Board 2024

Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 2023-2024

Occupational Background:

IT Project Manager (PMP)

Application Developer

Small Business Owner

Education:

Sisters Civic Leadership Academy 2024

B.S. Computer Information Systems, Cal Poly Pomona

About Cheryl

In 2020, Cheryl and her husband were looking for change in their lives. Bringing only what would fit in their RV along with their two dogs, they headed to the beauty of Sisters, Oregon.

"It was everything we dreamed of - a quaint, safe town surrounded by beauty with a rich heritage and friendly people. Somehow we knew this beautiful place was our new home."

"With your vote, I will continue to listen, ask questions, analyze information and assess the impact of options put before me in order to make effective, responsible decisions for our city.

Thank you!"

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