Elected Experience
Yakima City Council, District 7, 2024-Present; serving as Deputy Mayor beginning in 2026
Other Professional Experience
8th Grade U.S. History Teacher, Toppenish Middle School, 2016-Present; 8th Grade PLC Lead, Toppenish Middle School, 2022-Present; Agricultural Produce Broker, Northwest Brokerage Services, 2013-2015
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, Heritage University; Bachelor of Arts, Sports Management, Gonzaga University
Community Service
Active in the community as a Little League Baseball coach and Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
Statement
I grew up here, farmed here, and taught Valley kids for a decade. That experience shaped everything I stand for. As Deputy Mayor of Yakima, I've stood for fiscal responsibility, public safety, and protecting our agriculture and small businesses. Olympia keeps hurting our farmers, families, and economy. I'll go there and push back. I will cut costs for families, block overreach, and protect the valley's way of life. I am endorsed by the Yakima County Republican Party and Representative Jeremie Dufault. My wife Nicole and I are proudly raising our two children here in the valley. This is our home.
Community Engagement
Written endorsements
No letters of support or opposition listed yet.
Endorsements
District 15 Position 2 State Rep. Jeremie DufaultDistrict 14 Position 1 State Rep. Gloria MendozaDistrict 14 Position 2 State Rep. Deb ManjarrezDistrict 19 Position 1 State Rep. Jim WalshDistrict 4 Position 2 State Rep. Rob ChaseYakima Mayor Matt BrownYakima District 4 City Councilwoman Juliet PotrykusYakima District 5 City Councilman Rick GlennYakima District 1 City Councilman Leo RoyProsser City Councilman and Former District 16 State Representative Bill JenkinsYakima County Republican PartyBenton County Republican PartyStand for Health FreedomLatinos United for Conservative ActionWashington Hospitality AssociationNFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)Washington State Dental AssociationYakima Association of RealtorsWFIB (Washington Federation of Independent Businesses)Washington Food Industry AssociationWashington State School Retirees AssociationWashington Patriot PACAssociated General Contractors
Donors
Donors
$19,239 from 25+ donors ($19,239 cash / $0 in-kind)
- Washington State Realtors Association$2,400
- Washington Beer & Wine Distributors$1,200
- Washington Hospitality Association$1,200
- Delta Dental$1,200
- Pse$1,200
- WA Asociation of Nurses$1,200
- Plath Rick$1,200
- Powers Burton$1,199
- Kennedy Tom$1,000
- bonny Lyle$1,000
- WA Food Industry Association PAC$600
- ACG of WA Buil PAC$600
- Built East PAC$600
- Small Contributions$590
- Pemco Mutual Insurance Co$500
- Morris Evan$500
- ABC PAC of WA$500
- Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority$500
- Berg Ryan R$500
- Ehlers Jonathan$500
