The values to
stand up for us.
The experience to deliver.
MEET EAMONN
"I believe that our community is only as strong as the families who can afford to call it home. As a science teacher at the Lummi Nation School and a former senior policy adviser in the U.S. Senate, I’ve seen how the gears of power turn and how often they grind over the people they are meant to serve. As the volunteer vice president of the Kulshan Community Land Trust, I’ve seen how state and federal housing policies land on residential construction sites in Whatcom County.
I am running for State Senate to bring a new level of independence and resilience to our region by fighting for tax fairness that puts workers first, permanent housing affordability that creates stability, and a local economy that is built to stand strong on our own values, regardless of the volatile political climate at the federal level."
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Working a full-time job in Whatcom County should earn you enough not just to survive, but to build a life. Our current tax system is one of the most regressive in the nation, asking the most from those who have the least. It’s time we stop balancing our state budget on the backs of working people and start ensuring that the wealthiest among us finally pay their fair share.
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My wife is a pediatrician and I’m a teacher, and it isn’t lost on me that if we both spent our days in the classroom, we couldn't afford a home in the community we serve. This isn't just a personal frustration; it’s a systemic failure. Serving on the board of the Kulshan Community Land Trust, I’ve seen how families are being pushed further and further away from their jobs and their schools. I believe housing is a fundamental human right and the primary predictor of a child’s success. You cannot study for a test or hold down a job if you don't know where you are sleeping tonight. We need a housing market that prioritizes neighbors over speculators.
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My time working in D.C. taught me that a federal government can often feel out of touch, or even outright hostile, to the specific needs of our corner of the map. But I’ve also seen what happens when we stop waiting for a rescue. I watched the Lummi Nation lead a pandemic response that was more effective and compassionate than anything coming from the state or federal level. I’ve seen the Birchwood neighborhood step up to fight against the food desert created when a corporate grocery giant shut their doors and blocked others from moving in.
Whatcom County shouldn’t have to wait for permission to be prosperous or safe.