One of Seattle’s greatest advantages is its strong economic diversity. From technology to tourism, aerospace to retail, healthcare to biotech to manufacturing and beyond, the breadth of thriving industries in Seattle is an important part of what makes Seattle a great city.
One area that is often overlooked when government officials talk about the contribution [...]

Parks and green spaces play a vital role in any city—they are essential to the health of a city and its citizens. As Seattle becomes more densely populated, it becomes more and more important that we create neighborhood parks and open spaces to meet the need for places to play: the role that people’s backyards [...]

I believe this is a critical moment in the history of this city. If we make the right choices and focus on the right priorities, we can build on our strengths and move forward with innovative ideas that will make Seattle a model of economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and political transparency.
As a former CFO, I [...]

Yesterday I heard President Obama’s call to accept “the price and the promise of citizenship.” Today I announce my candidacy for the Seattle City Council. Our city leaders talk about challenges like climate change, but they rarely back their words with concrete actions. In fact, too often the decisions they make are mired in the [...]