Ruth has been a resident of Kingston's 8th Ward since 2017, first in the Rondout section and currently in Ponckhockie. Previously she engaged with Hudson Valley farm and food businesses to connect them to NYC markets. Experienced in non-profit leadership and management, she is innovative, inclusive, and collaborative with a track record of successful projects benefiting communities and family businesses, and fostering youth leadership.

She served as government relations liaison – meeting directly with U.S. Congressional staff to demand better programs for urban and rural areas and successfully obtained numerous 6-figure grants. Ruth also served in the U.S. Peace Corps, has a master's degree in international development, and has worked locally, regionally, nationally and internationally on community development programs.

In 2024 Ruth canvassed extensively for the Democrats' NYS Coordinated Campaign where she had the opportunity to speak with and listen to Kingstonians from all backgrounds and political persuasions. Encouraged by the level of civil dialogue, she is eager to serve our community, and bring her experience and track record to serve the people of the Eighth Ward.

Ruth believes we need to address harmful federal policies and executive orders that negatively impact us locally.  If elected, Ruth will work to deliver:

• Timely and effective constituent services; and

• Policies that improve our neighborhoods including affordable housing; pedestrian and cyclist safety; an improved climate for independent, family businesses; and projects that address climate change and flooding and improve environmental stewardship.

Ruth wanted to express her appreciation to Eighth Ward residents who shared their concerns and ideas while she was knocking on doors seeking their support. A sampling of their ideas includes getting a full-service grocery store for Ward 8; providing a year-round place where retired and other folks can gather; and launching a city-wide Get to Know Your Neighbor Day.