Issue Position: Creating Safe Communities

Issue Position

In addition to supporting our law enforcement professionals and emergency responders, we can make our communities safer through policy. Whether it is road safety, gun responsibility or combating domestic violence, it is imperative that we keep our schools, workplaces and families safe.

As a mother and elected official, I am committed to fulfilling this basic responsibility.

I became involved in politics when a road near my home was too dangerous for kids and cars crossing it. My involvement eventually led me to a seat on the Mercer Island City Council and as a State Representative, I continue to advocate for Safe Routes to School and DUI prevention efforts.

I have seen firsthand the devastation gun violence can have on individuals and an entire community. Last session, we passed legislation to ban bump-stocks, allow individuals to place themselves on a "do not buy" list and added domestic violence harassment as a crime preventing someone from owning a gun. I will continue to introduce legislation to reduce access to dangerous weapons and to keep our communities safe.

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