Campaign Priorities
Public Safety
As a small city, we are fortunate to have a stand alone police force that we’ve shared with North Bend for the last 13 years. We’ve been able to pool resources across the valley, share costs, and ensure that Snoqualmie remains one of the safest cities in Washington.
Sadly, that policing partnership will conclude sometime next year as the City of North Bend made the decision to enter into a new policing agreement with the King County Sheriff’s Office. This move puts Snoqualmie’s policing on some uncertain footing.
On Council, I’ll look to the future, and not the past. Litigation and lawsuits with our friends and neighbors in North Bend won’t serve us well. I’ll support a robust public dialogue about the future of law enforcement in Snoqualmie, keeping all options on the table to ensure our residents continue to receive the public safety service they are accustomed to.
The Pool
A public pool is a safety necessity for this community. Like many families, we’ve struggled to get our girls into swimming lessons at both Si View in North Bend and Julius Boehm in Issaquah - often getting shut out of lessons for months at a time. Our city needs a pool and I’m frustrated by the slow progress.
That said, the current plan to expand the YMCA places too much financial risk on Snoqualmie taxpayers for a facility that isn’t equipped to host larger meets or events which could otherwise help generate revenue for the city.
We should consider all options, including a regional pool in partnership with neighboring cities that better meets the needs of our families and while offering a more equitable cost structure for Snoqualmie.
Economic Development
Snoqualmie is lucky to have not one but two vibrant walkable retail areas in Historic Downtown Snoqualmie and Snoqualmie Ridge. We love our Snoqualmie retailers—from Black Dog, which hosts our daughters’ open mic performances, to St Patrick’s Day at Saints and Scholars, to our family’s favorite BBQ dinners at Buckshot Honey. Our small merchants have so much to offer our community.
On Council, I’ll meet regularly with our retail business owners and local organizations to find ways to increase foot traffic. I’ll work with County elected officials to explore how we can reduce permitting delays and burdens that cost our small businesses thousands of dollars each year. I’ll also support efforts to bring more small independent merchants into our city, so that we can continue to offer great, walkable retail and dining experiences for both resident and visitors alike.
