The Two-Minute Drill
We’re in the final two minutes of the game. Ballots are out, people are voting, and this is it, it’s crunch time. My days are packed with forums, debates, doorbelling, and conversations with voters. Every spare moment is spent getting information into people’s hands, answering questions, and reminding them why I’m running to be Tacoma’s next mayor.
I’ve had some great conversations at the doors these past few weeks, real, honest talks about where our city is headed and what kind of leadership we need. One conversation that stuck with me was with Scott, who lives in the North End. He told me that in his neighborhood, homelessness wasn’t much of an issue, but his son lives on Hilltop, where it’s a daily challenge. He talked about the difference he sees and how unfair it feels that some neighborhoods can easily walk their sidewalks while others struggle with safety and accessibility.
That conversation hit home, because it gets right to the balance I’ve been focused on throughout my time on the council. We need to help people get into shelter and housing and connect them to the mental-health and addiction services they need. But we also have to keep our public spaces open, clean, and safe for everyone. Whether you live in the North End, Hilltop, or South Tacoma, you deserve to walk your streets, visit your parks, and shop in your business districts without worry.
From creating Tacoma’s first tiny home village near my house to voting for millions of dollars in housing and shelter investments, I’ve worked to tackle this issue from both sides, compassion and accountability. I’m deeply committed to building a city that offers support to those who need it while protecting everyone’s right to enjoy their community.
Now, with the clock winding down, it’s time for our two-minute drill. This is when it all counts. We’ve come too far to let up now. I’m giving everything I’ve got, sprinting to the finish, talking to voters, showing up at events, and making sure people know what this campaign stands for: honesty, hard work, and getting results.
And I need your help.
If you haven’t yet, please talk to your friends and family about why you’re supporting me. Text them. Email them. Post on social media. Remind them to vote. If you can, chip in one last contribution or sign up for a doorbelling shift. Every effort matters in these final days.
We’re playing to the final whistle and I’m proud of how far we’ve come together. Let’s finish strong and go win this thing.
