In 2021, the summer heat dome killed 69 people in Multnomah County. After this harrowing time, the counties of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington teamed up to develop an annual heat watch report. To my surprise, the hottest areas in our region were suburban cities near highways. I’d like to do some type of service project that identifies the places that are most vulnerable to extreme heat and work to support the people who live there.

I wrote a poem about the complexity of Mother’s Day and read it at the Parish. I was encouraged to share, so I’m posting it here.

I’ve long been a person to whom people seek help navigating challenging political conversations and decisions. With the divides we face in our politics and the immediate needs I see in my community, I’ve decided that now is the time I want to pursue elected office.