“My name is Devin Rydel Kelly and I’m honored to represent District 4 on the 2026 Pierce County Charter Review Commission. Thanks to the over 14,500 voters who supported my people-powered vision of a charter that works for all with over 54 percent of the vote.”
i ran as a champion of
working class issues and politics, including
expanding democratic access to county council
Diversify through more districts or ranked-choice voting
protecting our most vulnerable residents
Codifying immigrant, LGBTQIA+, workplace, and labor rights
holding elected leaders accountable to local + state laws
Moving to an appointed, accountable sheriff’s office that respects WA’s inclusive, democratically decided laws over arbitrary presidential decrees
As a commissioner, I will fight to follow through on all of these promises and much more. This is crucially important in this movement of Trumpism, attacks on democratic rights everywhere, and extreme state repression against peaceful protest.
It’s important to bring such a vision to the charter commission. While it may seem non-partisan and “procedural,” charter review is an essential part of preserving democracy, and will be an important fight in this moment of rampant inequality, elite domination of politics, and attacks on all our rights. Charter reviews only take place every 10 years, meaning 21 elected commissioners will spend a short six months deciding who represents us, how we relate to them, and how they govern for the next decade. Let’s ensure we elect voices fighting for our diverse working class.
Let’s spend the next decade with a charter that serves everyone
not just ultra-wealthy elites and elected officials
Testimonials
“Devin shares my commitments to housing for all, worker rights, racial justice, and criminal legal reform. He’ll be a champion for our diverse working class on the Charter Review Commission.”
Yasmin Trudeau, State Senator, WA 27th LD
“I support Devin because we share a vision of a more just, inclusive world, and realize we have to fight each and every day to achieve it.”
Zev Cook, Community Leader and Tacoma City Council Candidate
“I saw Devin negotiate the Tenant Bill of Rights with the Tacoma City Council, landlords and housing nonprofits. He leads boldly, brings people along, and builds winning coalitions.”
Beverly Allen, Founding Attorney, Nexus Legal Counsel
Endorsements
ORGANIZATIONS
The Conversation 253
Fairvote Washington
Indivisible Tacoma
Pierce County Democrats
Tacoma & Pierce County Democratic Socialists of America
Transit Riders Union
United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4121
Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Local 443
eLECTED LEADERS
Yasmin Trudeau – State Senator, WA 27th LD
T’wina Nobles – State Senator, WA 28th LD
Jani Hitchen – Pierce County Council Chair and Council District 6
Rosie Ayala – Pierce County Council District 4
Jamika Scott – Tacoma City Council District 3
Chelseá McElroy – Tacoma Public Schools Board Position 4
Alisa Lee – Tacoma Metro Parks Board Position 1
Gary Barton – Commissioner, Lakewood Water District
Jennifer Strickling – Chair, 25th LD Democrats
Individuals
Beverly Allen – Founding Attorney, Nexus Legal Counsel
Oneida Arnold – Retired Educator, Conversation 253 V Team Member
Laurie Arnold – Community Activist, Tacoma Action Collective
Chris Barnes – Former Council member, Dupont City Council
Pam Beal – Faculty, Tacoma Community College
Kit Burns – 27th LD PCO
Silong Chhun – Community Leader, Candidate, Tacoma City Council District 4
Barb Church – Retired Educator, Conversation 253 V-Team Member
Zev Cook – Community Leader, Candidate, Tacoma City Council District 5
Evlondo Cooper – Sustainable Tacoma Commissioner
Kate Ginn – Charter Review Commission Candidate, Pierce County Birth to 25 Commission & Deputy Director, First 5 Fundamentals
Bill Hanawalt – Nonprofit Leader, Former School Board Candidate
Rob Huff – Nonprofit Leader and Housing Advocate
Linda Ishem – Community Leader and Retired Faculty, UW Tacoma
Chris Karnes – Chair, City of Tacoma Planning Commission
Judith Kay – Emeritus UPS Faculty and Community Activist
Marilyn Kimmerling – Community Leader and Former Tacoma Peace Laureate
Robb Krehbiel – City of Tacoma Planning Commission
Carol Mitchell – Founder, Insitute for Black Justice
Tyron Moore – Executive Director, Tacoma For All
Kaitlan Ohler – Executive Director, Imagine Justice Project
Perlita Payne – Librarian, Tacoma Public Library
Marco Rossi – Executive Director, Washingtonians for Public Banking
Diane Sandrowski – Former Secretary, Pierce County Democrats
Cameron Severns – Former Candidate, 25th LD Representative
Ronald Stone – Former Chair, Tacoma Commission on Disabilities
Timothy Vega – 27th LD PCO
Jim Williams – 27th LD PCO, Community Activist & Retired Educator
Michael Williams – Vice President, Tacoma Education Association
Katie Wilson – General Secretary, Seattle Transit Riders Union & Seattle Mayoral Candidate
Theo Wygle – Former Chair, Tacoma Youth Commission
I look forward to earning your vote for
Pierce County Charter Review Commissioner
District 4, Seat 2!
more about devin
Devin has lived in Tacoma for 11 years. He spent the last six years as Director of Research, Evaluation and Data with the Foundation for Tacoma Students, and the ten years prior in labor union research, organizing and bargaining. He dedicates most of his free time organizing with Tacoma For All and the Tacoma and Pierce County Democratic Socialists of America. He is also a DJ and event promoter, aspiring screenwriter, foodie, nature lover, reader, step-parent and cat dad. He hopes to return to these pursuits after winning this people-powered campaign!
