Public Safety

Public safety is about peace of mind. It’s about feeling safe in your neighborhood, your local stores, and your kids’ schools. As your neighbor, I hear the same concern again and again across the 47th Legislative District: things don’t feel as safe as they used to.

Families want safe streets, quick response times, and laws that are clear, fair, and consistently enforced.

What Neighbors Are Saying

Across Kent, Auburn, Covington, and surrounding communities, neighbors tell me:

• Drug activity is more visible in neighborhoods and public spaces
• Police response times are longer
• Laws passed in Olympia are confusing and difficult to enforce

People don’t want extremes, they want practical solutions that work.

A Carmen’s Approach to Public Safety

Public safety should never be political. It should be about protecting people and strengthening communities.

As your neighbor, I believe we must:

• Support law enforcement and first responders so they can do their jobs safely and effectively
• Hold offenders accountable while supporting victims
• Invest in prevention and treatment where it actually improves safety
• Provide local governments with the necessary tools and resources they need 

Strong communities need both accountability and compassion but they also need clarity.