My journey in public service is deeply personal. Born in Cambodia during the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime, I arrived in the United States in 1981 under the Refugee Resettlement Act. This experience taught me that when we create pathways of opportunity for our most vulnerable, we strengthen the foundation of our entire community. It's a lesson that drives my approach to public service: "a rising tide lift all boats" is the cliché. 

As a communications specialist at Washington State's Office of Equity under the Office of the Governor, I bring a deep commitment to inclusive governance and equitable policy implementation. Drawing from my previous role as Digital Media Manager in Governor Jay Inslee's office, I've developed expertise in creating communication strategies that bridge diverse communities and advance meaningful policy change.


Throughout my career, I've demonstrated success in building broad coalitions that benefit our entire communities. My work with the Khmer Advocacy & Advancement Group (KhAAG) has not only supported families facing deportation but also helped establish more equitable immigration processes that protect all families, regardless of their background. This work has created frameworks for community support that serve as models for addressing challenges faced by many diverse communities across Tacoma and beyond.


My record of community engagement includes founding Red Scarf Revolution, a platform that combines cultural celebration with advocacy for the arts and its impact. This platform exemplifies my approach to policy-making: engaging communities through shared culture and experiences while advancing substantive policy changes. The success of this model was recently demonstrated through the Southeast Asian Comedy Collective, which earned the AMOCAT Award for Community Outreach by challenging stereotypes and promoting dialogue about Asian-American experiences.

In multimedia production and strategic communications, I've contributed to numerous successful political campaigns and public initiatives. My expertise spans graphic design, photography, video production, and social media management – tools I've leveraged to amplify community voices and build support for progressive policies.

Today, I continue to serve the community where I grew up, living on the Eastside with my wife of 18 years and our two boys. My unique perspective as a former refugee, combined with extensive experience in government communications and community organizing, positions me to effectively advocate for policies that create opportunity and equity for all.

If you'd like to join my campaign, here's how you can help:

• Volunteer: Knock on doors, make calls, or help with events to energize our community.

• Donate: Every dollar helps us reach more voters and amplify our message.

• Endorse: Show your support and inspire others to join this movement.

"Silong for Tacoma City Council" logo embodies the lush greenery and natural landscape of Swan Creek Park behind Salishan, our district's crown jewel of green space and a vital community gathering place for District 4's Eastside and South End communities. At its heart, the swan emblem's fluid design in deep forest green speaks to the story of transformation - much like the ugly duckling tale, our historically overlooked and marginalized Eastside is revealing its true beauty and potential, emerging as one of Tacoma's most vibrant and promising communities.

The four distinctive horizontal lines beneath "SILONG" serve as a meaningful dual reference – representing both District 4 and creating a foundation that symbolizes stability and strong governance. This design element reinforces our commitment to building a solid framework for community growth and prosperity.

Our color palette was thoughtfully chosen to reflect our campaign's values: