-Hi, I'm Ryan McIrvin, and I'm running for King County Council,
District 5.
South King County has always been home for me.
It's where I grew up, and it's where my wife and I are now,
raising our two daughters.
My dad was the one who first inspired me to give back,
and that value of service is something
I carry with me every day.
For the past 20 years,
I've worked in public service to help build stronger,
more connected communities,
and over my three terms on the Renton City Council,
I've focused on expanding opportunity, improving safety,
and investing in the future of our region.
Regionally, I've worked across city lines
with county partners on housing, transit,
and smart growth through committees
like the Affordable Housing Committee,
the Regional Transit Committee,
and the Growth Management Planning Council.
Because the challenges we face don't stop at city borders
and neither should our solutions.
Public safety is the issue I hear most about.
It's about more than enforcement.
It's about trust, compassion, and real solutions.
I led efforts to bring body-worn cameras to Renton
and serve on the Renton Regional Fire Authority Board,
where we support co-responder programs like FD Cares
to connect people in crisis with care,
not just handcuffs.
In my role at UW Bothell,
I worked to expand access to education
and strengthened workforce development,
especially for first-generation college students
and working families.
I believe in creating pathways to opportunity
that lift people up and strengthen our economy.
I'm also passionate about protecting our environment.
As a runner, cyclist, and board member of
the Issaquah Alps Trails Club,
I've supported salmon habitat restoration,
floodplain protection,
and a regional network of parks and trails
that connect people to nature and to each other.
I'm running for county council
because I believe government should be rooted in community,
guided by equity, and focused on delivering real results.
I'm proud to be endorsed by the King County Democrats,
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs,
and many more local elected officials across the county.
I'm ready to keep showing up and doing the work.
If we stay committed and lead with heart,
there is no challenge we can't overcome together.
I'd be honored to earn your vote.