Candidates for State Representative Position 1, Question 1 What are your 32nd district connections?

The Representative Position No 1 seat is open, because the incumbent gave it up to run for a different office. Below are the responses from the three 32nd District candidates to our first question, 1• What are your connections to the 32nd district?  Where and how would you get your information about what is important to your district?

Art Coday

I have lived with my family in the 32nd Legislative District over 10 years. Within the district I use the parks and recreational facilities, walk in the neighborhoods, shop locally, patronize businesses, use the library and roads, and educate my children. Within the district I have many neighbors and friends and I served on the board of a school. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, I have a general medical practice. I do home visits, mainly for Medicare and Medicaid patients (seniors, permanently disabled, very poor). I am based out of my home office; many of my patients reside in the district. I feel very connected to the people of my district and am aware of the issues important to them. If elected, I would continue to be closely connected to the people of my district and continue listening to them, just like I listen to my patients.

 Cindy Ryu

Over the last 20 years, my husband Cody and I have been proud to call the 32nd District cities our home. Our daughters and son grew up in and attended public schools in the Edmonds and Shoreline School Districts.

As a member of the Shoreline and Edmonds business community, a former Shoreline City Councilmember and Mayor, I was proud to have made substantive contributions to successful community initiatives such as the revitalization of Aurora Avenue, the preservation of South Woods, the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce’s Dollars for Scholars and Green Business program, and many more. I have personally knocked on nearly 3,000 doors this year alone, and get my information directly from the best possible source - the people themselves!

Doris Fujioka McConnell

My involvement in the district is very extensive, spanning many interests. I have been involved in many organizations, including Richmond Little League, Shoreline School District advisory committees, Rotary Club, Soccer Leagues, Baseball Leagues, member of many PTSAs, and Precinct Committee Officer for the 32nd District Democratic Organization.

I think that as an elected official for a district, it would be important to increase my membership and attendance with as many organizations in order to hear from the widest variety of individuals. There are many neighborhood meetings, an excellent way to meet my “neighbors”. Attending City Chamber of Commerce meetings would be an opportunity to better understand the needs of our business community. Being accessible via email, phone and letters is another important way that citizens can access their elected officials with their concerns. I am looking forward to representing my district by being as accessible as possible.