Elected Experience: King County Councilmember 2013 – Present; State Representative (33rd District) 2001 - 2013; Chair, House Environment Committee; Chair, House Select Committee on Puget Sound.

Other Professional Experience: Senior Legislative Assistant, Washington State Senate; Basketball Referee, Pacific NW Basketball Officials Association. 

Education: B.A. Environmental Conservation (Biology minor), University of Colorado at Boulder; Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy Planning, University of Idaho. 

Community Service: Scoutmaster; Program Director, Camp Parsons BSA; Matt Griffin YMCA Board Member; Governor’s Climate Action Team; Highline Citizens for Schools (school bond campaign); Sponsor, Washington Voting Rights Act; Sponsor, Marriage Equality Legislation; Humane Society Legislative Leadership Award; NW Marine Trade Association Legislator of the Year. 

Statement: It’s a critical time for our environment with the threat of climate change, wildfires, droughts and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands must be an environmental champion. Endorsed by the Washington Conservation Voters, I’ll be that champion.

I’ve worked my entire career combatting climate change, supporting responsible conservation and reducing environmental impacts in diverse communities. My experience as House Environment Committee Chair prepared me to manage public lands to protect wildlife habitat and clean water, while harvesting timber to support public schools. My commitment to wildfire prevention has earned me the sole endorsement of the State Council of Firefighters.

I oppose leasing state lands to facilitate fossil fuel production. I’ll respect tribal rights and create jobs by investing in renewable energy, not building coal terminals. My husband and I are committed to a healthy environment for the next generation. I ask for your vote.

Endorsed: Governor Chris Gregoire, U.S. Representative Adam Smith, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, Washington State Labor Council, Washington Federation of State Employees, over 40 Legislators statewide. Spokane County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, and Democratic Districts 33, 34, 36, 37, 39 and 46.