Thank you, District Two!
 

Together, we have acheived such an important FIRST in our County, and in District 2. 

Ours was a solid WIN, bringing in the highest votes out of all 8 candidates for Charter Review in District 2!

 

I am the first (running an "out" campaign, at least!) Lesbian AND the FIRST Latina/é ever elected into office here.
It is about time.

This is an honor.

It is a responsibilty.

It is a tremendous opportunity to serve more inclusively.

Thank you

Our most important laws, our most effective policy, and all of our democratic, 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, is 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. Alaska's recent election says a lot about why RCV is NOT unfair for any particular party, and is something many voters really value.

 

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 will put my skills to work toward acheiving a County Charter that works for all of us! I am honored to have your support as I strive to bring the voices of our District to the table.