Elected Experience: Appointed to the Planning Commission in 2003 and the City Council in 2008 and re-elected twice.

Other Professional Experience: Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain since 1983.  Licensed real estate broker in the State of Washington since 1977.  Past President of the Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtor in 2000.  Washington State Real Estate Commissioner since 2009.

Education: Graduated from Inglemoor High School.  Received a BA from the University of Washington.

Community Service: Housing Commissioner with Housing Authority of Snohomish County since 2005. University of Washington School of Drama Advisory board since the mid 1990's.  ACT Theatre Board of Trustees since 2009.

Statement: I worked hard to help Mountlake Terrace prepare for the changes we need before light rail arrives. If we don't plan ahead,the change may not be the changes we want. Therefore I am working hard on growth and economic development. I am also working on affordable housing and public safety. I am running for re election so that I can continue to make this city a place we want to live in. Endorsed by current council Wahl, Ryan, McCardle and Mayor Smith. Also Senators Palumbo, Liias, Chase, Hobbs, Hasegawa, State Rep. Ryu, Mayors Gregerson(Mukilteo), Smith(Lynnwood), Roberts(Shoreline), Sno. Co County Exec. Somers, Council Wright, Sullivan, Ryan, Other City Council Cook(Mukilteo), Guzak(Snohomish), McConnell(Shoreline), Fraley-Monillas(Edmonds), and the Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors, so far.