Education: Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo

Occupation: Deputy President Issaquah City Council

Statement: Issaquah is an incredible community. However, now more than ever we need strong leadership with an eye to the future.

Growth in Issaquah and across the region has turned our traffic from an occasional annoyance to a daily crisis. I will work with community members, the City Council and regional partners to ensure transportation improvement is our top priority.

I will also work to update development standards and processes to enhance the unique charm and character of Issaquah and to meet the expectations that our resident and business communities have every right to expect.

As your Mayor, I will be committed to a future defined not just by regional cooperation and prioritized projects but to actually hearing the voices of our increasingly diverse community. Ultimately, to achieve and maintain the future we want, Issaquah needs all of us to speak up and work together in these challenging times.