An Experienced and Strong Voice for District 7!

The 7th District needs someone that is experienced and hardworking, with a track record of getting things done, that is why I am running to represent you!

About SOO

Serving My Community
I first decided to run for local elected office in 2010 and was elected as Council member for the town of Twisp. I ran because I felt it was my time to serve and give back to a community that I love and call home. Little did I know that in 9 short months I would be appointed Mayor (the 4th within 2 years) in the midst of an administrative crisis, in which the mayor quit leaving our three main department head positions of police chief, public works director, and clerk/treasurer vacant. I immediately got to work rebuilding the town and together built up and grew our police department, began to fix roads, pipes, the sewage treatment plant, and even purchased water rights when others said it couldn’t be done – all while saving taxpayer dollars and even building reserves by being fiscally conservative when developing our budgets. My experience on Council was valuable but it was my time serving as mayor, re-elected for 3 terms by the people, that provided the training ground for what was about to hit.

Wildfire Experience
Things were just beginning to look up when the unprecedented and devastating wildfires of 2014 (Carlton Complex) happened, followed by another even more disastrous year in 2015 with the Twisp River Fire (Okanogan Complex) in which 3 firefighters tragically lost their lives valiantly defending the town.

Since then, fires and smoke continue to plague our region. It was time to be pro-active by not only fixing the things I could see, but also making sure our citizens have what they need to be able to stay safe, earn a living, and have the resources they need to be prepared for the next emergency. This was a task that required all hands on deck. By working with others amazing things were accomplished in little time. Under my leadership and with support from partners throughout the state and region, we were able to build a joint-use facility – a new town hall that doubles as an emergency operations center, with reliable generator power back-up, state of the art technology and an improved communications system.

Serving to the best of my ability to get results
Although I am known as an extremely hard worker, it is this work ethic in combination with my experience and unique skillset of knowing HOW to get things done that sets me apart. My proven track-record is what I will bring to the table to represent the communities in North Central and North East Washington.

Experience has taught me that “to serve to the best of my ability” means to be fearless, build bridges, and find a way to accomplish the task in representing the communities I serve. Together we will get results!

Here for YOU!

Like most people in District 7, family is at the heart of what we do and how we choose to live. It is about cherishing our way of life and what we hope for future generations. My heart and soul lie in eastern Washington, where my husband was born and raised, and where we have raised our sons into two fine young men. Whether for work or just for fun, I have already visited all of the counties that make up the new boundaries of the 7th District: Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and a sliver of Chelan County. The district is huge, but even though we seem spread apart in this vast section of the state, we do have a lot in common. Please feel free to reach out to me any time on matters that are important to you; I pledge to make myself available to hear your concerns, whether in person or by phone, mail or email.