As a former council member, I’ve consistently prioritized funding for human services—because I know that the strength of a city is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable. Whether it’s housing assistance, food access, mental health support, or programs for seniors and youth, these services are the safety net that keeps families afloat during hard times.
Today, that safety net is under growing pressure. With the federal government—including the White House—slashing funding for nonprofits, local governments are being forced to do more with less. These cuts are already impacting organizations here in Federal Way that provide life-saving services. That’s why we can’t wait, and we can’t stay silent.
As your Councilmember, I will be laser-focused on boosting support for nonprofits—especially those delivering critical human services—and making sure our city steps up to fill the gap left by these federal cuts. Protecting our seniors, families, and kids means investing in the very services that help them thrive.
Nonprofits are on the frontlines of this work, delivering vital support every single day. They are essential partners—not just in crisis response, but in long-term community resilience. The city must do more to strengthen these partnerships, not just with funding, but with real collaboration and shared vision.
I will continue to advocate for:
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Prioritizing human services funding for organizations negatively impacted by federal government cuts
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Protecting services that support our seniors, families, and kids—from food and housing assistance to youth and senior programs
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Partnerships with nonprofit providers that are rooted in trust and transparency
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Equitable access to services across all neighborhoods and communities
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Proactive planning to meet growing needs before they become emergencies
- Revisiting the 2018 Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness Report to re-evaluate its recommendations, track our progress, re-engage community-informed solutions, and take action on the work that remains unfinished
This is about more than policy—it’s about people. When we invest in human services, we invest in a healthier, more resilient, and more compassionate Federal Way.