Mayor

Elected Experience: City Councilmember, 2022-2024; Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Board member and Secretary, 2004-2008; PRSA College of Fellows Chair and officer, 2008-2012

Professional Experience: Extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations for 40+ years, and small business owner for 22 years.

Community Service: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Chair, 2023-present; Gig Harbor Parks Commission, 2020-2022; Parks Commission PROS Plan Subcommittee; Downtown Waterfront Alliance volunteer, 2023-present; downtown parking survey volunteer, 2022-present; Gig Harbor Food Project Neighborhood Coordinator, 2023-present

Education: BA, Whitman College; Accredited in Public Relations; Inducted into the PRSA College of Fellows

I love Gig Harbor. I am committed to working hard to keep it an amazing place to live, work, play and raise a family. I believe in a community that welcomes everyone with respect and compassion.

Our downtown home is so peaceful yet near so many small businesses, parks, and the waterfront. I love that people say hello when they see each other on the street. I am committed to listening to anyone who wants to chat and to weighing everyone’s opinion before each vote.

It’s important we work together to connect neighborhoods with bike paths and walking trails while maintaining and growing our critical infrastructure. It’s also important we have an overarching long-range plan to help guide our decision making in the coming years. Strong public/private partnerships will continue to be critical to continue improving the city we all love by building projects like the sports complex and a community center.

After raising our two boys in Alaska and supporting my husband’s Air Force career, I am thrilled to be home in the Northwest.

I serve this community by listening to as many stakeholders as possible and then making sound decisions to protect its quality of life, character and heritage.

Community meetings with Mayor Barber

I would love to connect with you! Book a meeting with me today and share your vision for our city.

Coffee with Mayor Barber

Join me for coffee and conversation the first Wednesday of every month from 9-10:30 a.m. at Davenport Coffee Shop.

The first 120 days with Mayor Barber

Download and read my report on my first 120 days in office. Download the report. (.pdf)