Wendy Carlson, a lifelong Olympian and former community corrections officer, has spent her career working directly with families affected by addiction, crime, and mental health challenges. She’s running on a platform of closing Olympia’s structural budget gap, improving safety, and addressing homelessness with both compassion and accountability. Her plan includes funding treatment and recovery programs. Carlson emphasizes collaboration and honest dialogue, recognizing that effective solutions require bringing people together from across the community. Her professional background and deep roots in Olympia give her the practical experience and perspective to help the city move forward.
