I was proudly raised as a Democrat growing up in Oregon. Working in a food cannery, I earned enough money to graduate from Oregon State.
I moved to Washington nearly thirty years ago, and in 2022 I was elected a Democratic Precinct Committee Officer in the 43rd District. I live in Belltown and I am a strong Democrat.
Out of heartache and frustration with local leaders, I founded We Heart Seattle in 2021. We Heart started out as a volunteer organization that removed trash from parks and public spaces.
I quickly realized there was much more work to be done because too many people had fallen through the cracks of existing social services. We Heart helped people in need find housing and treatment. I am proud of the lives we have saved.
Our leaders in Olympia have good intentions. However, the lack of on the ground experience has caused these well intended programs and policies to fall short of their intended goals. As a legislator, I will bring my hands on experience that is needed to better implement these programs and save more lives.