County Budget
Working with the County Council and other leaders to contain costs while protecting public safety and other critical services. Successfully negotiated no COLA with a majority of employee unions for 2012 (continuing talks with the rest).

Economic Development
Serving as co-chair of the Pierce County Aerospace Cluster, which represents a consortium of interests who want to help the industry grow here.

Sustainability
Setting aggressive goals for recycling, solid waste and energy and fuel usage in county government. Already reduced energy usage by more than 10 percent.

Executive Management
Closing buildings, consolidating programs and tapping technological innovation to improve the efficient delivery of services.

Environment
Partnering with state and local organizations to protect farmland and critical habitat.