Priorities
affordability
Working families are stretching every dollar they earn. It’s never been more important to keep everyday essentials affordable – like groceries, housing, healthcare, and childcare – and protect the essential services our communities rely on.
Our housing crisis is urgent and everywhere. Supply is low, demand is high, and costs are through the roof. We need more affordable housing and reforms that make it easier to finance and build new homes faster.
transportation
Our roads and bridges should be properly preserved and maintained. It’s essential to our region’s economy and quality of life, and I’ll continue to prioritize investing in the infrastructure we rely on every day.
Finish State Route 18. Now that the new interchange at I-90 and State Route 18 is open, it’s more important than ever to protect the funding we’ve won to expand this major corridor. I'll also push to implement more immediate safety and congestion improvements now.
We need more choices. It should be quick, safe, and easy to get where you need however you choose. Focusing on transit access and local grants for connected bike networks and pedestrian safety helps us achieve that goal.
Education
Fully fund our schools so every student is engaged, supported, and prepared for the future. I grew up attending Issaquah public schools myself, and I know that investing in our classrooms and educators is the surest way to improve student learning outcomes and set our graduates up for success.
Public safety
Safe communities need comprehensive supports. That means equipping our first responders with the tools and resources they need, proactively responding to the threat of wildfires and floods, preventing gun violence, and investing in behavioral health and substance use interventions that meet people where they are when they need them.
Environment & Energy
We lead the nation in environmental stewardship and climate action. I’m committed to protecting public lands and natural resources, investing in salmon recovery and habitat restoration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to cleaner, more renewable energy resources.
Modernize our energy grid. We need significant investment in transmission infrastructure to meet our growing energy needs. By upgrading and expanding our aging power grid, we can transition away from fossil fuels faster, build capacity for future growth, make our systems more reliable and resilient, and lower energy costs for everyone.