Member

Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 3, 2012

Chair, Education Advisory Committee, Association of Washington Cities

Chair, Employee Benefit Trust, Association of Washington Cities

Member, Finance Committee

Chair, Legislative Committee, Association of Washington Cities

Member, Planning and Development Committee, Spokane Transit Authority

Member, Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee

Chair, Public Safety Committee

Member, Public Works Committee

Member, Regulations Subcommittee, National League of Cities

Chair, State Long-Term Legislative Committee, Association of Washington Cities

Member, Transportation Infrastructure and Services Steering Committee, National League of Cities

Owner, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Company, present

President, Association of Washington Cities

Captain, Block Watch

Member, Board of Directors, Life Services

Member, Board of Directors, Salvation Army

Member, Citizen's Advisory Committee, District 81

Member, Executive Committee, North Central High School

Co-Founder, North Hill Neighborhood Observation Patrol

Officer, Precinct Committee

Member, Restructuring Committee, North Central High School

Member, Spokane Airport Board

Member, Spokane College Women's Association

Member, Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium Workshop

Chair, Spokane Regional Transportation Council

Member, University District Advisory Council

Awards:

Chase Youth Commission's Champion of Youth Award
Community Oriented Police Service Award
Spokane Outstanding Citizen Award

Number of Grandchildren:

3 Granddaughters

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

"For 7 years, as Spokane City Councilwoman, I have listened to the frustrations of moms, dads, singles, retirees, employers, and employees. I voted against the $20 car tab fee and excessive water rates because of the current reduced job opportunities, high taxes/fees, and extensive regulations. As your next State Senator, my demonstrated fair, common sense leadership will help ensure a climate for job creation, education reforms (to include more local control and accountability), and sustainable budgets that won't leave an oppressive debt burden on our children and grandchildren."