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research. She is a member of several civic organizations including the League of Women Voters and
volunteers for the Friends of the Omaha Public Library, Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theatre, and the
Joslyn Castle Trust. Howard serves on the board of directors for LiveWell Omaha and the Omaha
Schools Foundation. She received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with
specialty certificates in tax law and child & family law.

Anders Ibsen

City Councilman
Tacoma, Washington
Anders Ibsen is a lifetime resident of Tacoma, WA, and the youngest city
councilman serving on the council. Elected in 2011 at the age of 25, Anders’
signature accomplishments include successfully repealing over $13 million
in corporate tax breaks and leading the effort to pass the first paid sick and
safe leave law in an American city in 2015. His other accomplishments
include championing budget transparency, supporting sustainable mixeduse development, and working to provide dedicated funding for mental health services. Anders’
current priorities on the council include creating a loan program for residential solar installation,
controlling healthcare costs through municipal healthcare clinics, and leveraging anchor institutions
like hospitals and universities to build up the local economy. Off the council, Anders also works as a
residential real estate appraiser. His wife Beverly is an attorney and a JAG officer in the Army National
Guard.

Kaniela Ing

State Representative
Kihei, Hawaii

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Representative Kaniela Ing, born and raised in Maui, was elected to serve
the 11th House District in 2012. As the youngest member of the state
legislature at 24 years old, Representative Ing believes that in order to
bolster our local economy and advance a fair society, we must care for
disadvantaged populations, invest in education, and encourage sustainable
agriculture and energy. As a progressive, Representative Ing seeks to
usher in a new era of public service and to restore public trust in government by promoting clean
government and election reform policies. Representative Ing attended all public schools, specifically
the Kamehameha Schools Maui, Maui Community College, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and
American University in Washington D.C. for graduate school. He has worked in various roles in the
community in the business, government, and the nonprofit sectors. @Votekanielaing