Metropolitan King County Council District No. 8 · King County

I’m running for re-election to the County Council to continue building a healthier, safer, more affordable King County where working families can thrive. At a time when costs are rising and many neighbors are struggling to stay housed, maintain access to care, and make ends meet - we need bold leadership that delivers real results for our communities. I’ve spent my career fighting for workers, kiddos, and healthy communities. At the Children’s Alliance and the Washington State Labor Council, I helped win paid sick leave, minimum wage increases, and stronger protections for workers and immigrants. On the Seattle City Council and now at King County, I’ve built coalitions to expand affordable housing, strengthen worker protections, invest in behavioral health, and support small businesses and community safety. At King County, I’ve worked to increase investments in affordable and supportive housing, improve behavioral health services, protect immigrant and refugee communities, and strengthen our public health infrastructure. I’ve also championed investments in transit, childcare, and workforce development to help families stay and succeed in our region. My priorities remain expanding affordable housing and preventing displacement; improving community safety through behavioral health and gun violence prevention; and investing in working families with accessible transit, childcare, healthcare, and union job opportunities. I believe King County works best when we lead with compassion, accountability, and commitment to opportunity for everyone – regardless of zip code, income, or background. Together, we can continue building a King County where every person has the opportunity to be healthy, housed, safe, and resilient. Proudly endorsed by Congresswoman Jayapal; Governor Ferguson; AG Nick Brown; all endorsing unions including MLK Labor, SEIU locals, UFCW 3000, and Seattle Building Trades; 34th, 33rd, 11th District Dems; Progreso Latino Progress; Washington Conservation Action; WA Housing Alliance Action Fund; NW Women’s Political Caucus; and 200+ more!

Everyone I talk with in our district wants the same things: safe streets, good schools, treatment for those who are suffering, clean air and water, an affordable place to raise a family or start a business, and a government responsive to its community. As a lifelong Democrat, I share those values, but it’s clear we’re not delivering on them. This position has oversight over the public health crises on our streets and has major influence on fiscal policy. Not using that authority effectively has resulted in our region now ranking among the nation’s worst for homelessness, overdose deaths, property crime, cost of living, and commercial sex trafficking. These results aren’t for lack of funding; we’ve consistently increased taxes and spent more on homelessness than almost any region in America, all while we’ve also seen declines in school enrollment, housing construction, office occupancy, and employment. These are uncomfortable, but honest facts. Our leaders often measure success by how much they spend, not how effectively those dollars are spent. Ask yourself honestly: is our region better off than it was nine years ago? My campaign is about improving our outcomes. That means public safety with real accountability. It means compassionate, treatment-required paths off the street for those struggling with addiction. It means building more housing by fixing permitting and reducing barriers to new construction, and public housing that is safe and stabilizing for our most vulnerable. Whether you’re a young person priced out of the market, a parent worried about your kid’s future, or a longtime resident being taxed out of your home, our government should work for you, not for special interests and failed programs. Progress isn’t just about spending more; progress is about delivering better results. I’m asking for your vote to deliver those results that meet our region’s values.