🌟 Why I’m Running

I’m running for Lake Stevens City Council because I believe it's time to give our community its voice back. It’s time to rebuild trust in our local government and make sure every decision is made with transparency, accountability, and your input at heart. Lake Stevens deserves leadership that listens—and acts—with integrity.

✅ Priority 1: Transparent and Accountable Government

Restore Trust Through Openness

Our city government should work for us, not behind closed doors. It's time to shine a light on who is making decisions, why they're being made, and how they're impacting our daily lives.

My commitments:

  • Mandate disclosure of conflicts of interest

  • Prohibit backdoor deals with developers and special interests

  • Require clear, accessible communication from city leadership

  • Publish decision-making processes in plain language

Empower Citizens

A strong democracy depends on an engaged community. I want everyone to feel welcome to speak up, ask questions, and help shape the future of Lake Stevens.

I’ll advocate for:

  • Regular town halls with Q&A opportunities

  • Stronger citizen advisory boards

  • Open dialogue between residents and council members

  • An independent ethics commission to ensure oversight

🚓 Priority 2: Community-Centered Public Safety

Public safety means more than just reducing crime—it means building trust, creating opportunities for youth, and ensuring everyone feels secure in their homes and neighborhoods.

Partner with Law Enforcement and the Community

  • Increase police visibility with foot patrols downtown during busy seasons

  • Foster community policing and social media engagement

  • Boost participation in Citizens Academy and the Police Explorer Program

Invest in Our Youth

  • Create safe, inclusive spaces like a teen park in North Cove/Downtown

  • Work with the Lake Stevens Youth Coalition and others to hold events for teens

  • Develop mentorship programs connecting youth with LSPD officers

  • Actively seek youth feedback and ideas

Educate and Empower Residents

  • Host safety workshops on police protocol and home protection

  • Promote neighborhood block watches and HOA trainings

  • Support vulnerable community members with targeted outreach

💼 Priority 3: Responsible and Smart Economic Growth

Lake Stevens is growing—and we need to make sure that growth works for everyone, not just developers or big business.

Support Local Businesses and Events

  • Provide incentives for small businesses to open and stay in Lake Stevens

  • Use public spaces creatively for pop-ups and indoor markets year-round

  • Expand opportunities for local entrepreneurs at community events

Grow with Purpose

  • Prioritize infrastructure that supports responsible development

  • Advocate for real affordable housing—not just buzzwords

  • Hold developers accountable for impacts on roads, schools, and public services

  • Protect the environment and our beautiful lake from overdevelopment

Preserve Our History, Prepare for Our Future

As a 5th-generation Washingtonian and proud family historian, I understand the value of heritage. Let’s protect what makes Lake Stevens unique—especially our Old Town—and plan growth that honors our roots.

💬 Final Word

While on City Council, I will be a voice for you—your concerns, your ideas, and your future. Together, we can build a Lake Stevens where trust in government is restored, our community is safe and connected, and growth is guided by values, not just profits.

Let’s bring the power back to the people.