Our most important laws, our most effective policy, and all of our democratic and human rights and liberties are the result of people bringing their direct, lived experience into governance.

 

My mandate, as one of three Whatcom County Charter Commissioners representing you for District 2, will be to ensure that our County Charter works for the sum of us, not just some of us.

 

Putting People first is foundational to moving foward. It means protecting and advancing our rights and liberties; increasing fairness, government transparency and accountability; being able to ensure that our leadership is making ethical decisions and increasing civic participation in order to create good, constructive governance. It means building consensus on the adoption of ranked choice voting, so that we can get beyond the political polarization that's baked into our two-party system, and increase voter participation while also fostering more collaboration and amity among candidates.

 

I have a strong record of public service to community through local, state and federal legislative advocacy and electoral work, and I am excited to collaborate with community and the other leaders who have stepped forward to serve on this Commission. I know I can put my skills to work toward acheiving a County Charter that works for all of us! I humbly ask for your support as I strive to bring the voices of our District to the table.