Chair: Finance Committee
Vice-Chair: Community Services Committee
Member: Utilities Committee

She also serves on the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board, Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee, King County Flood District Advisory Committee, the I-405/I-167 Executive Advisory Group, and WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council.
Valerie has been a resident of Renton since 1996. She and her husband, Michael, live in the Heather Downs neighborhood of the Renton Highlands.
Over the course of her 30-year business career, Valerie held positions of increasing responsibility in the fields of accounting, financial analysis, systems and process improvement. Prior to her recent retirement, Valerie was a Senior Finance Systems Analyst for a major medical device manufacturer in the region.
Valerie is driven by a desire to serve our community. She is known as a collaborative problem-solver who brings people together to get things done, ensuring that those most impacted by decisions have a voice at the table. She looks to continuing to represent all citizens and working toward a shared vision for Renton.
In her free time, Valerie enjoys cooking, reading, beach-walking and crossword puzzles.
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