Elected Experience

This is my first campaign

Other Professional Experience

Bike Mechanic at a local bike shop (2025-present)

Education

EWU College-in-the-High School, Hanford High School graduate 2025, attending Western Governors University Fall 2025 (Cybersecurity major)

Community Service

Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop volunteer

Candidate Statement

Abe Lincoln said "Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people." When I look at who represents me, I find very little in common. As a young adult, my issues are affordable housing, safe independent transportation, and opportunities for jobs with flexible working conditions so I have time for my studies.

Riding the bus and my bike around town, working at the Uptown, I recognize that these issues are not unique to young people. There are a lot of marginalized Richlanders who can't find jobs or their disabilities prevent them from working, and so they can't afford a secure roof over their heads. I support the petition for electing council members by district, just like every other city of our size in Washington, so that the unique needs of each part of our town are represented on the city council.

I am motivated to change our city codes to facilitate more affordable housing, represent our needs with Ben Franklin Transit for longer service hours and more capacity for school trips, and to motivate others, especially young people, to engage in government.

I ask for your vote for Richland City Council Position 4.