Priorities

(2025-2029)

Over the past four years, I’ve worked hard to deliver results that reflect our community’s values: equity, transparency, safety, and opportunity for all. As I run for reelection, I remain committed to bold, compassionate leadership that centers people first. Here’s what I’ll continue fighting for:

Collaborative Public Safety

Public safety should be rooted in community trust, accountability, and care. I will continue advocating for expanded investments in co-responder models that pair mental and behavioral health professionals with first responders, helping de-escalate crises and reduce unnecessary incarceration. This approach ensures that those experiencing mental health or substance use crises are met with support, not just punishment.

The Renton Resource Center

I’m committed to launching the Renton Resource Center: a one-stop location for housing navigation, workforce development, mental health and addiction services. This center will connect our unhoused neighbors and struggling families with the tools they need to stabilize, heal, and thrive, right here in Renton, without unnecessary red tape or regional barriers.

Environmental Protections & Trail Activation

Renton is home to incredible natural spaces and we must protect and activate them. I support increased investment in our parks, green spaces, and trail systems, not only for environmental preservation but for recreation and community wellness. I also support bringing a premier mountain biking trail to Southeast King County, right here in Renton, boosting tourism, small business, and youth activity.

Housing Affordability and Renter Protections

Renton is a city where over half our residents rent, and they deserve security and dignity. I will continue to push for expanded renter protections, increased housing availability at all income levels, and transit-oriented development that keeps our city accessible. Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home, whether you rent or own.

Union-Built Municipal Internet & Apprenticeship Expansion

I believe access to high-speed, affordable internet is a basic necessity, not a luxury. That’s why I support municipal broadband expansion, built by union-approved contractors who commit to using at least 15% apprenticeship labor. I’ll continue advocating for increased apprenticeship utilization across all city projects, opening doors for local workers to build careers in the trades while investing in Renton’s infrastructure.

LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Policy Protections

As Renton’s first openly queer City Councilmember, I know what it means to fight for belonging. I will keep advancing inclusive policies that protect our LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, from sanctuary city measures and translation access to equitable city hiring and anti-discrimination protections. Our diversity is our strength, and every Renton resident deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.