My vote goes to Bhullar

I’m a white, middle-aged mother of two, and I’m voting for Hira Bhullar for Kent City Council Position 1.

Here’s why: I respect people who put others first, and I believe in the American Dream.

I’ve known Hira personally for two years. We both work at Starbucks headquarters in IT and share a vanpool to work five days a week. We talk a lot in the van. Let me share what I’ve learned about Hira during these drives:

• He was born in India, but has lived in this country longer than he hasn’t.

• He is a naturalized citizen.

• He’s a software developer at Starbucks.

• He’s lived in Kent for almost a decade.

• He’s married and has two kids in Kent public schools.

• His son loves sports and plays baseball in a Kent league.

• His daughter loves music and all the usual tween things you’d expect from a middle-school girl.

• Hira loves football and matches his turban to Seahawks colors during the season – and it’s not just for show, this guy knows football.

• He’s funny and friendly and loves a good joke.

• He’s new to politics and sees this seat as just another way to be of service to others.

• He’s a good friend to all. I’ve never heard him say a mean thing about another person – even in traffic.

– Marli Larimer