With increasing pressure from the state to address the affordable housing crisis and increase the housing supply, we need experienced leadership to guide us through the difficult and demanding process of updating our Comprehensive Plan and development regulations to comply with new state mandates.

 

Experienced leadership is what I offer.  I am a lifelong Bainbridge Island resident who cares deeply about the Island’s past, present, and future. Having served two terms on the city council and five years on the planning commission, I have helped steward our city through mounting growth pressures for the last 13 years and have extensive knowledge of our code.

 

I have demonstrated that I make balanced decisions and believe we should seize on opportunities but be realistic about our limitations. I believe we can accommodate some growth where it makes sense but need to be respectful of our limited water supply and limited infrastructure.  We need to prioritize affordable housing and the preservation of the characteristics of Bainbridge Island that we all treasure -- downtown Winslow’s small-town charm, the rural feel provided by our forests and farmland, and the connection to nature we experience through our many parks and open spaces.