April Berg

A common thread throughout my entire life and career has been a commitment to equity, inclusion, and results. In so many ways, my background and story reflect our district — I’m a believer in great public schools and that’s paired with an understanding of small business, aerospace, and community building. As the former owner of The Edmonds Inn: Bed and Breakfast, I know what it takes to build and managed a business, along with the true nature of customer service and problem-solving. And like many in the 44th District, I have worked in aerospace as a former Boeing Procurement Agent and Program Manager. After being raised on the Southside of Chicago, I moved to the Northwest for my education and was elected the first Black and youngest student body president in the history of Oregon State University. Soon after, I was appointed by the governor of Oregon as a student representative to the Oregon State Board of Higher Education. Today, I am the first Black woman to represent the 44th District of Washington. It’s a district that I know well. My family and I have lived in Snohomish County for more than 20 years. Our children attend Western Washington University and Jackson High School…