I am running for Olympia City Council because I think we are at a critical juncture in our community, and its direction for decades to come is being decided now. At the same time, communication has been curtailed into echo chambers, discourse has descended into argument, and I’d like to try my hand and helping build bridges, educate, and motivate people to care about local issues. Special areas of passion and expertise are homelessness, substance abuse, urban planning, recreation, and community health.