Together, let’s plan for Bothell’s future. As vice-chair of Bothell’s Planning Commission for the past four years, I'm proud to work toward improving lives, preserving the environment, and expanding housing choices. As the cost of living continues rising, many are being priced out of our area permanently. We must protect our low- and fixed-income neighbors and maintain the things that make Bothell special.

I’m invested in Bothell because of the strong community and pace-of-life. Professionally, I restore the environment for salmon and people. We can protect trees while balancing skyrocketing housing costs, and build safe and reliable transportation networks to reduce traffic and connect neighborhoods. By adopting evidence-based practices and transparent public engagement, Bothell's future can be inclusive, financially responsible, and sustainable for generations to come.

Endorsements: King/Snohomish County Democrats, Senator Stanford, Representatives Duerr & Kloba, County Executive Constantine and Councilmember Balducci, Mayor Thompson, Deputy Mayor Al-Kabra, and many others.

Statement: Save Natural Bothell. Too many apartments going up and trees coming down. Planned traffic increases and not enough required parking per residence.

The rush for urbanization is contrary to the 2022 Bothell Survey; Over 60% of respondents were against the idea. It destroys natural Bothell.  In the February 3rd, 2020 issue of Science it was reported that up to 90% of returning Salmon are dying of a preservative in tire dust! Increasing traffic will be decimating..

The 2022 US Census revealed growth at 0.12%. In two years Bothell will grow at over Fifty times that rate in defiance of Bothell’s residents. Why? Growth should be natural, not mandated. Federal Way has Five Times the violent crime rate..Bothell.Home prices are high, but rents are less today than they were 25 years ago when indexed to minimum wage. I will be transparent, work to save natural Bothell and preserve neighborhoods.

My public priority is balancing housing needs with equitable and sustainable access to Bothell’s rich natural resources. For over 40 years I have advocated for thoughtful and sustainable development in Bothell.  One result was North Creek Valley becoming not a shopping center, but the site of a nationally recognized 58-acre wetland restoration adjacent to the UW Bothell/Cascadia CC campus.  I have also come to understand that a healthy community requires a healthy environment.

My years in volunteer public service have involved respectful and productive engagement with state, county and local government. Three prior governors have appointed me to various Boards and Commissions, and I understand how policy becomes practice. I currently serve on the Salmon Recovery Council of the Puget Sound Partnership.

I respect people’s diverse needs. On the Bothell City Council, I will balance those needs for housing, parks, services, and businesses with care for our natural resources