Education: University of Washington BA, MA Urban Planning, JD; West Seattle High School

Occupation: King County Executive; former Legislator; Attorney; Planner

Statement: Whether you just arrived here, or your family has lived here for generations, this is your place. You belong here. My work as Executive for our dynamic, growing region is dedicated to the idea that every one of us should be able to fulfill our potential and, in doing so, give back to the community that made it possible. Here, in King County, we have what it takes to make the American promise of equal opportunity and boundless possibility real for all people.

The voter-approved Best Starts for Kids helps young families through some of life's toughest challenges, nurturing the next generation and keeping kids on a path to success. Investing in prevention and alternatives, we reduced youth incarceration 75% over 20 years. Partnering with Planned Parenthood, we increased access to women's health, and reduced teen pregnancy countywide by 55% in just eight years.

Growth brings opportunity, but also challenges. To restore mobility I've led investments like rebuilding the South Park Bridge, expanding passenger ferry service, and extending Sound Transit light rail north, south, east and west. To protect the Northwest we love, I've held the line on sprawl, preserved farmlands and forests, and set ambitious targets to save our remaining open space, and fight the threat of climate change.

We're tackling the homelessness and housing crises through immediate investments in affordable housing, emergency shelter with innovative services, and targeted tax relief for low-income seniors. I've proposed a renewed, expanded Veterans, Seniors and Human Services levy with the goal that no one who served our country, and no one who built this region, will become homeless.

I love this place where I was raised, and where we're raising our little daughter. I'm determined to keep it prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable for generations to come, and would appreciate your vote.