In this powerful interview, host Ari Hoffman sits down with Katy Cornell, candidate for Washington’s 26th Legislative District (covering Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, and Bremerton). Katy shares her journey from decades of international community development—building schools, hospitals, and wells in West Africa—to stepping up for her home state amid rapid changes she saw during COVID.
As a pastor, business owner, and mother of three, Katy explains how firsthand experience with societal brokenness—from suicide and drug overdoses to failed policies—drove her into politics. She emphasizes coalition-building, drawing from her global work uniting diverse groups, and outlines her top priorities: supporting businesses to create jobs, tackling root causes of affordability (without expanding government subsidies), and restoring safety for families by addressing crime, drugs, and policies that harm kids.
Listen to the full audio now and hear why Katy is committed to fixing what’s broken in Olympia. Learn more, donate, or volunteer at katycornell.com
