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Elected Experience Treasurer 2nd LD-Pierce County; Precinct Committee Officer.

Other Professional Experience Deputy Director Parks and Recreation, Parks Tacoma; Acquisition Program Manager, WSDOT; Right of Way Agent, Parks Planner, and Real Property Specialist for Pierce County.

Education B.A. in Organizational Management, Ashford University

Community Service Volunteer with parks (events and trail work), Tacoma Rescue Mission, local nursing homes; Member of Washington Trails Association, National Recreation and Parks Association, and Washington Recreation and Parks Association.

• Dedicated Public Servant: I am deeply committed to public service and strengthening families, with over two decades of experience making Pierce County better through her family, community, and work ethic. • Experienced Leader: I bring significant leadership experience as Deputy Director of a major Parks and Recreation District, overseeing a large budget, numerous facilities, and over 120 employees. • Government Policy Expertise: I have a strong background in balancing government policy, legal frameworks, and community input, having previously led real property program initiatives for WSDOT and Pierce County. • Commitment to Responsible Governance: I am running for the Commission to ensure that any changes strengthen the county and limit government overreach, offering a unique and rational perspective on the County’s governing document. • Principles-Driven Approach: I promise to bring common sense, integrity, and practical solutions to the table.

*Government authority; review language in charter to ensure the document adequately protects the rights of the people and that government is accountable to the people.

*Review composition of council for efficiency.

*Emergency Ordinances; consider verbiage that limits timeframe and protects the rights of the people.

*Keep Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor; Sheriff as elected positions to be accountable to the people. Consider County Clerk as elected position.

*Districts; possible modifications to districting committee and planning section.

*Public Interest; review and ensure this document has a robust acknowledgement of the people's right of initiative, referendum, recall and agenda petition.

*Fiscal accountability and transparency; ensure a robust public process and reporting for both in the development and implementation of the budget with an emphasis on debt reduction or elimination.

*Individual rights and property rights must be preserved and protected. *Government must be transparent and accountable to the people. *Smaller government, less taxes, less regulation. Focus on essential services to ensure the well-being and functionality of the community. Prioritize public safety, reduce over-regulation, maintain and improve current infrastructure and assets like roads, bridges and parks.

I have been in a few clubs as a treasurer, including the SilverCreek HOA. In addition, I was the legislative chair WSPTA for my region. All these experiences have taught me budgeting, accountability of public funds, & how to process internal bills that then were turned into laws.

I have learned to follow guidelines in groups which has enhanced my paying attention to land use, formal framework of procedures to get outcomes on votes, and civil discourse for hearing all sides of inputs. My two current committees have taught me to work with my neighbors and friends to bring change for making my community better. I have found our area to have kind, supportive, and courageous leaders and I want to continue to pay it forward for the generations to come. Accountability of public finances with audits is essential for lack of waste in government.

I want to see efficiency in government, so helping to support budgetary progress that keeps finances with balance priorities is key. I am open to other ideas since “we the people” deserve a voice in the Pierce County laws.

The current charter has good structure with elected officials so voters can have a say in qualified candidates. The biennium budget gives consistency and forecasting in a responsible manner. I am open to hearing ideas for building a strong charter.