I began my career serving 16 years as a volunteer and paid firefighter/officer in Thurston County, with responsibilities that included risk assessment, budgeting, and planning.  For more than 20 years, I have used my skills in representation, mediation and negotiations to work collaboratively with a broad range of state agencies to build group consensus to achieve successful outcomes on many difficult issues.

There are going to be some significant challenges facing the district in the next few years, as we identify how to best maintain service levels, while facing increasing responsibilities and a shrinking slice of the funding pie. It will take innovation and dedication to find solutions to these challenges and that community outreach and involvement are essential to our continued success. I believe that I bring unique experience, skills, and perspective that will be a valuable addition to the Board of commissioners. I appreciate your vote!

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