Elected Experience: State Representative, 2014-current; Mayor of Kirkland, 2010-2013; Deputy Mayor, 2000-2010; Councilmember, 1998-2000; Houghton Community Council, 1992-1997

Other Professional Experience: Bastyr University, Senior Development Officer; Friends of Youth, Development/Public Relations

Education: The Evergreen State College, B.A., Lake Washington High School graduate

Community Service: Washington State Arts Commission, Kirkland Performance Center, Friends of Youth, Kirkland Arts Center, Feet First, Together Center, Kirkland Interfaith Network, Washington Bikes, Golden Acorn Award winning PTA leader

Statement: Representing you, I passed important legislation to address affordable housing earning a 2016 Housing Hero Award. Standing up for our communities, I delivered millions to our District for parks, pedestrian and public safety projects. I called for WSDOT to change tolling practices to improve mobility. I will continue to work for you every day in Olympia. I would be honored to have your vote.

Endorsed: The Mayors of Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond; King County Executive Dow Constantine and Councilmember Claudia Balducci; Congressmembers Suzan DelBene and Adam Smith; numerous other elected leaders, National Women’s Political Caucus and Washington Conservation Voters.