Strong, Positive Leadership.

Historically, politics has been about power and policy; establishing rules of power and order. The news stories are filled with politicians who believed they were above the law or can ignore simple rules of professional courtesy. Power needs to be safeguarded against abuse and injustice. I make it a habit to be direct in my communications and never intimidated such that I can ask the hard, probing questions. But in this process, there is a level of respect that everyone must be afforded. Keeping a positive attitude is my trademark. At the end of the day, it is not about me. It is about the people of Seattle, many of whom passionately care for this city. They matter most. I try to maintain a super-fantastic attitude in my work and always work toward the vision of a greater Seattle; a Seattle that aspires to be better. I have built friendships in this the region and around our country based on the simple principle of respect and keeping a positive attitude. That is my leadership style and it has served me well over the years.