Elected Experience: None.

Other Professional Experience: Attorney. Owner, Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin since its founding in 1998. Author, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family After and Before an Accident.” Lecturer on the civil justice system and law firm management.

Education: Clarkstown High School North, New City, NY, 1987. B.A. History, Yale University, 1990. Law degree from University of Washington, 1995.

Community Service: Tenor, Seattle Symphony Chorale. Coach, North Seattle Baseball Association. Sponsor, Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Volunteer, Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue and Kaleidoscope Dance Company.

Statement: We’ve turned differences of opinion into personal battles. Identity politics is rising and many political “solutions” create an “us” and a “them,” harming some to benefit others. We’re divided and frustrated, yet no closer to solving our problems. In fact, they’re getting worse.

With empathy and compassion, we must recognize that There Is No Them, there’s only us, and we’re all in this together. Decisions we make as a community affect everyone. Together we can find and implement inclusive, effective, win-win policies and solutions to the interrelated issues of homelessness, addiction, property crime, and more. Join me.