She later attended Clark University, graduating with a M.B.A.[2] She served on the Wells city council and later as mayor.

[1] Savick announced her intention to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives in August 2011 and challenge incumbent Rep. Tony Cornish, but redistricting following the 2012 Census put her in the district represented by Republican Rich Murray.

[3] During the campaign Savick prioritized the reinstatement of the market-value homestead tax credit, a greater emphasis in technical skills in public education and protection of the fire safety account.

[5] In 2014, Savick was defeated for re-election by Republican Peggy Bennett by 2,016 votes.

[8] In her first legislative session she focused heavily on volunteer firefighters, securing passage of a bill that reduced the burden from audits on volunteer fire departments and authored a failed bill that would have provided a $500 tax credit for first responders.