Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 34, Position 2 in 2024 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedCleaning and greening vacant or neglected lots/green-spaces. This would include pea-patch or community garden development. This simple strategy employed at the community level and requiring comparatively low resources is proven to reduce crime significantly. Some statistics say there is a crime reduction of as much as 30%, and this includes violent crime and gun violence. More neighbors are more likely to be outside in their yards in communities where this program is implemented, thus creating even safer environments by building relationship among neighbors. I will partner with legislative measures and provide leadership and momentum at the community level that support these and other steps. Learn more
Neighborhood Watch programs are a great way for communities to band together and look out for one another. When neighbors take an interest in the welfare of one another as individuals and as a whole, it strengthens the bonds of community and creates a safer living environment. Learn more
Young minds need to stay active in positive ways. By supporting and mentoring the next generation, by keeping them involved as a part of the communities where they live, we create safer neighborhoods. Studies show dramatic decreases in crime and better living conditions where adults take a proactive interest in the youth. Learn more
Small and family-owned businesses are the backbone of any healthy community. Studies show that the health and abundance of neighborhood small businesses in a community directly relate to the health of the community as a whole. We see lower crime, better education statistics, and overall community strength and resilience. Studies also indicate that small businesses help close racial and gender wealth gaps. A thriving middle class is key to a healthy state and is the foundation of our strength. These are important factors to understand and support, so we can provide a healthy future for generations to come. Learn more
I believe we can do better. Everybody is frustrated with the state of education. Many times, teachers are constrained by regulations that were meant to help them. Students learn in different ways, and sometimes they need a school that caters to their needs. Common sense legislation will support both the teachers and their students as they try to reach their full potential. Learn more
Hard times have hit homeowners, renters, the homeless, and Section 8 families alike. The legislature must address these issues promptly and efficiently. Property Rights and our Property Tax structure are in desperate need of an overhaul. Let my years of experience working in Seattle’s housing market be an asset to the new legislative session as they address these issues. Learn more
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