08/06/2026
Tomorrow is the big day!
I have enjoyed campaign season, it got me out of my comfort zone-that’s for sure.
I can raise money for a nonprofit/good cause, all day long! However asking for money, “for myself”, was very uncomfortable.
Mayor Wheaton gave me good advice:
“You care about this community and people WANT to support you. Let them!”
So I did…and you guys showed up!
To EVERYONE that has called, text, donated, put a sign in your yard, wore a “Vote for Cigi” shirt, popped by to show your support, made a post, THANK YOU.
I have to give a special thank you to my campaign manager, Beth Stone. We have had a time, y’all.
Beth: did you go to “xyz” event?
Me: yes! It was great!
Beth: did you take pics to post?
Me: oh shoot! 😂
Beth- thank you for agreeing to do this. You are a very busy woman- and you always make time for your friends💜 Thank you 🙏🏼
You were the perfect person for the job!
Hannah Lambert- my treasurer! We only have 1 more report! Thank you for taking on this job! I’m so thankful to have a “numbers person” on my team! You are also a very busy lady- and didn’t hesitate to help…appreciate you 💜
Scott and Christy Ehlert-Wagner- my sign team! You guys are the real MVP’s- out in the middle of Summer- putting the big signs in the ground!
Thank you for always supporting us 💜
Roman Stone for my website and all marketing materials! You nailed it. Thank you for bringing my visions to life!
Angie Clough- my friend that can draw/paint/make ANYTHING. Thank you for designing the logo- I’m a business owner, is that what it’s called?! That’s what we are calling it, the campaign sign logo.
Thank you to Kosta and Jessica Yepifantseva, Laura Wolf Woodford & Jim Woodford for your hospitality. I appreciate your support, and for believing in my vision enough to open your homes to share with others 💜
My parents- thank you for your support and willingness to do whatever I ask of you. Tomorrow is my dad’s 70th birthday-so we are having cake win or lose!
Michael England- my number one fan. Once we made the decision to do this- you were ALL IN. I love that about you. You have encouraged me every single day. Thank you. I LOVE YOU, and I’m so thankful for you and Styles🐶❤️
I love Cookeville. I’m grateful to live, work, and serve here. I humbly ask for your vote tomorrow- so that I can continue to serve this wonderful community.