Why I’m running for reelection
In my four years on council, I have been a champion of sustainability and climate change preparedness. Because of my leadership, Fitchburg has its first hybrid vehicle, new funding for solar panels, a USGS water monitoring station, more staffing in the Forestry Department, and a forthcoming Sustainability and Climate Resilience Plan.
Finding creative and responsible funding solutions to finance the initiatives I bring forward is a signature of mine. The first hybrid vehicle was funded in part through 2020 gasoline savings set aside in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fund. A Community Wellbeing Fund created through my 2021 budget amendment sets aside a percentage of fines paid to the city (tickets, court rulings) into an account that will be used to support our residents.
I serve on five committees — more than any other alder — where I advocated for protecting bus transit, helped draft a Tree Protection Ordinance, and built a reputation for detailed analysis of our monthly financial reports.
I love this city and I love this job. Serving my residents — my own neighbors — has been the greatest honor of my life. Today, Fitchburg is closer to my vision of a more sustainable, progressive, and equitable city. I’m running to continue building on that vision. I ask for your support and vote on April 2, 2024.
About Gabriella
Gabriella was elected to represent District 2 in April 2020. She serves on five committees- Finance, Personnel, Plan Commission, Resource Conservation Commission, and Transportation and Transit. Her background is in geology. She works in non-profit fundraising, currently at the Morgridge Institute for Research, a private biomedical research institute located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Previously, she was the Membership Manager at the Madison Children’s Museum, where she was instrumental in implementing the First Time Parent Membership and expanding the Family Access reduced price membership program.
Gabriella lives in Fitchburg with her husband Patrick and their two cats, Ira and Brienne. In her free time, she is a Girl Scout leader for a troop of Juniors and enjoys rock climbing, knitting, and collecting four leaf clovers.
Gabriella and her husband Patrick after a Badger game.
Gabriella is a Girl Scout leader and Gold Award Girl Scout.
Gabriella used to work at the Madison Children’s Museum.
Gabriella collects four leaf clovers.
Gabriella has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and did graduate work at UW-Madison.
Gabriella works for the Morgridge Institute for Research, a non-profit biomedical research institute.
Gabriella holds the Guinness World Record for “Most four leaf clovers collected in 8 hours” with 887 four leaf clovers.
Gabriella is a rock climber.