Affordability & Housing
Can Families Afford to Live Here?
For me, the strength of our economy isn’t measured on Wall Street. It’s measured at the gas pump, in the grocery aisle, and in whether a family can put something away at the end of the month.
I know firsthand how hard it has become for hardworking families to get ahead. When housing, childcare, groceries, and healthcare keep getting more expensive, simply working harder isn’t always enough. That’s why I’ve fought for working families and small businesses while pushing back against the systems that keep people trapped in cycles of debt and instability.
I’ve supported tax relief for working families, investments in affordable housing and childcare, protections for workers, and legislation to make sure people aren’t left without help when they need it most.
- Fight for a fairer tax system that provides relief to working families while asking more from those who can afford it
- Increase state investment in affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and supportive housing
- Protect workers from wage theft and unfair employment practices
- Expand affordable childcare so working parents can stay in the workforce
Civil Rights
Everyone Deserves a Voice
A democracy only works when people can participate in it.
I’ve spent much of my life fighting for people who have been told their voice doesn’t matter. As a legislator, I’ve worked to remove barriers that keep people from fully participating in their communities—from restoring voting rights after incarceration to protecting immigrant workers and standing up for LGBTQIA+ Washingtonians.
I believe government works best when the people most affected by a decision have a seat at the table. That means protecting civil rights, expanding access to democracy, and making sure marginalized communities aren’t asked to fight for their dignity alone.
- Protect voting rights and make our democracy more accessible
- Ensure immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and historically marginalized communities have a meaningful voice in government
- Support survivors while creating pathways to rehabilitation and successful reentry
- End policies that create unnecessary barriers to employment, housing, education, and community participation
Climate & Environment
Protecting the Place We Call Home
The health of our communities is inseparable from the health of the places we call home.
I grew up surrounded by the waters, forests, and shorelines of this region, and I know that protecting them isn’t just an environmental issue. It’s about our health, our economy, our fishing and maritime communities, and what we leave for the next generation.
I’ve supported investments in clean transportation, ferry electrification, land conservation, and climate resilience, while working with Tribal leaders and environmental advocates to protect the natural resources that make the Salish Coast home.
- Hold major polluters accountable for their environmental impact
- Invest in infrastructure that protects communities from climate change and extreme weather
- Expand incentives for energy-efficient buildings and cleaner energy
- Protect the Puget Sound, salmon, shellfish, forests, and shorelines
- Work with Tribal Nations to protect natural resources and honor Tribal sovereignty
Community Safety
Real First Changes, Better Second Chances, Safer Communities
Safety and justice are not opposing ideas. We can hold people accountable while still believing in their ability to change.
My own experiences have shaped the way I think about public safety. I believe communities are safer when people have access to treatment, housing, education, and meaningful work—and when the systems responsible for keeping us safe are held accountable, too.
I’ve fought for rehabilitation and reentry, stronger standards for law enforcement, and policies that address the conditions that too often push people into the criminal legal system in the first place.
- Invest in behavioral health treatment and community-based interventions
- Strengthen accountability and transparency in law enforcement
- Support rehabilitation, reentry, housing, and employment opportunities
- Address the root causes of crime while keeping communities safe
Education
Every Kid Deserves a Real Shot
A good education can change the trajectory of a life. Every child deserves the chance to find out where theirs can take them.
As a graduate of Central Kitsap High School and Olympic College, I know what education can make possible. But opportunity starts long before graduation—with early learning, supported classrooms, teachers who have what they need, and families who can afford to give their kids a strong start.
I’ve fought for investments in schools, early learning, apprenticeships, and career pathways so that students have more than one definition of success. Whether a student wants to attend college, learn a trade, or enter the workforce, they deserve a real pathway forward.
- Expand access to early learning and wraparound services for students and families
- Fully fund our schools, including counselors, nurses, special education, and classroom support
- Expand apprenticeships, technical education, and career-connected learning
- Keep Washington’s public colleges and universities affordable
Healthcare
Healthcare Should Work for People
Getting sick shouldn’t mean getting buried in debt. Asking for help shouldn’t mean waiting until you’re in crisis.
As a registered nurse, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when people can’t get the care they need. I’ve also seen families fight insurance companies, navigate impossible systems, and wait far too long for behavioral health services.
That’s why I’ve made healthcare a central part of my work in Olympia. I’ve helped advance stronger mental health parity protections, fought to expand access to affordable care, and worked to put patients ahead of insurance paperwork and bureaucracy.
- Lower the cost of prescription drugs and other essential healthcare
- Expand access to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment
- Protect patients from insurance barriers and unnecessary prior authorization
- Expand access to reproductive healthcare
- Make sure Washington families can get the care they need without facing financial ruin
LGBTQIA+ Rights
You Deserve to Live as Yourself
No one should have to defend their right to exist, love, raise a family, or live openly in their own community.
I will always stand with LGBTQIA+ people in the 23rd and across Washington. That means protecting people from discrimination and harassment, defending access to healthcare, and making sure LGBTQIA+ young people can grow up knowing they belong here.
I’ve been proud to stand alongside LGBTQIA+ communities in the 23rd, including participating in Bremerton’s first official Pride flag raising in 2026. But showing up for our community isn’t just something we do during Pride month—it’s a commitment I carry into Olympia every day.
- Protect LGBTQIA+ Washingtonians from discrimination and targeted harassment
- Defend access to healthcare and gender-affirming care
- Support LGBTQIA+ youth and safer, more inclusive schools
- Stand against efforts to roll back the rights and protections of LGBTQIA+ people
Transportation
Keeping Kitsap Moving
Reliable transportation isn’t a luxury in the 23rd. It’s how we get to work, get our kids to school, make it to a doctor’s appointment, and stay connected to the people and places we love.
I know how much our community depends on reliable ferries, safe roads, and accessible transit. That’s why I helped champion the $17 billion transportation package, which included major investments in ferry operations, vessel construction, terminal improvements, Highway 3, and transportation safety across our region. I was especially proud to help secure free ferry fares for riders 18 and under, giving young people more freedom to get to school, work, and opportunity across the Sound.
Our transportation system still needs work, and I’m not done fighting for the investments Kitsap deserves.
- Secure sustained funding for ferry staffing and operations so families aren’t left stranded by service disruptions
- Continue ferry electrification, vessel replacement, and terminal modernization
- Expand bike, pedestrian, highway, and transit projects that make our communities safer and more connected
Tribal Nations
Respecting Tribal Sovereignty
Good government starts with respect—and that means honoring the sovereignty of Tribal Nations and the government-to-government relationship.
The 23rd is home to Tribal Nations whose people have cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial. I believe the state has a responsibility to listen to Tribal leaders, respect Tribal sovereignty, and make sure Tribal communities have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their lands, resources, families, and futures.
That means building relationships based on respect—not simply consulting Tribal Nations after decisions have already been made.
- Strengthen government-to-government relationships with Tribal Nations
- Support Tribal sovereignty and meaningful Tribal participation in state decision-making
- Invest in Tribal health, education, economic opportunity, and community infrastructure
- Protect salmon, shellfish, waterways, and other resources that sustain Tribal communities
