Why now? After many years serving on the City Council, I’ve had the opportunity to learn our community inside and out—what works, what doesn’t, and where we need to go next. That experience matters, but experience alone isn’t enough. Timing matters too. Right now, our city is at a turning point. We’re facing important decisions about growth, infrastructure, technology, and how we communicate with and serve our residents. These aren’t small issues—they will shape Washington fo

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