Bold leadership that delivers for everyone in Washington's Third Legislative District. Spokane residents are working harder than ever and still falling behind. Not because of lack of effort. Because the system is not built for most of us.

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Housing

 

Too many Spokane residents are being priced out of their homes. I worked for many years on housing solutions in our community. My focus is on revitalizing our existing housing stock, making homes more energy-efficient and safe, and working with utility companies to lower costs for lower-income and aging residents who need relief most. Together with the late Sandy Williams and the community on 5th Ave. Forward, we organized to revitalize and rectify past harms. Vacant land along I-90 was once hundreds of homes, Spokane's largest communities of color. Displaced. We must rebuild what was lost. Mixed income housing near transit, community led, with state incentives for green space and tree canopy where it's needed. ADA accessible sidewalks so everyone moves with dignity.

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Cost of Living

 

As a community-focused entrepreneur, I created jobs for many Spokane residents. I know what it takes to build businesses that stay here and treat workers with dignity. In Olympia, I will advocate for living wages, strong protections for workers, and local jobs that stay here.

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Seniors and Protecting Our Rights

 

Our seniors built Spokane. They should never have to choose between medication and groceries or sit on endless waitlists for care. We must honor their contributions by fully funding community-based care, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting healthcare access from political games. Every person deserves to age with dignity and security. It is a promise we owe one another.

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Education

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Every child in Spokane deserves a real shot at success, no matter their zip code. I have built early learning programs from the ground up and seen where the system fails kids and families. We need to fully fund K–12 education, pay providers and educators what they deserve, and make sure the schools our children walk into every day are funded like the future depends on them. Because it does.

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Childcare

 

Every family in Spokane deserves access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early learning. Parents should not have to choose between their paychecks and their kids' care. Providers should not struggle to make ends meet while doing one of the most important jobs in our society. Let us build a system that values children, supports parents, and pays educators what they deserve. When our kids thrive, our entire community thrives.

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