King Conservation District is holding an election for Board of Supervisors District No. 3. Voting begins January 20, 2026 at 8am and ends February 10, 2026 at 8pm. Board of Supervisors District No. 3 includes all registered voters within District No. 3 . Please visit kingcd.org/elections for details.
Download 2026 Candidate Statements PDF
Erica Chung
esc00@hotmail.com
Education: BA, Economics and International Studies, UCLA; MPA, Public Adminstration, Evergreen State
Occupation: Strategic Advisor, Commission Office, Port of Seattle
Statement:
Imagine a Seattle where our urban forests thrive, providing shade, offering habitats for wildlife, and improving the air quality we all cherish. This is the vibrant future I will fight for if elected to the King Conservation District Board of Supervisors, Position 3.
When my husband and I were looking for a home, we were attracted to the house by the amazing, tree-filled canyon that it bordered, but close to downtown Seattle. However, after moving in and upon closer inspection, we noticed that the health of the trees was suffering from many invasive species. Realizing that inaction could turn this precious urban forest into an ivy-covered wasteland ignited my passion for restoring and preserving our urban forest for future generations.
For the past four years, I’ve actively engaged my neighbors in the Wolf Creek Ravine revitalization project. My collaboration with the City of Seattle and the King Conservation District led to the development of a comprehensive urban forest stewardship plan, and I led efforts to secure private funding for its implementation in 2026.
Through this work, I’ve gained valuable insights into the King Conservation District and its vital role in promoting the sustainable use of natural resources. If elected as your Supervisor, I will leverage my skills in community engagement, government relations, strategic messaging, and fundraising to advance the mission and goals of the KCD. My focus will be on enhancing its visibility in our community, amplifying its vital work with local elected officials, and fostering strong public-private partnerships. Together, we can ensure a sustainable and thriving environment for our community, preserving our urban forests and enriching the quality of life for all.
Csenka Favorini-Csorba
votecsenka@gmail.com
Education: Master’s of Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management
Occupation: Vice Chair, King Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Statement:
It has been an honor to serve as a King Conservation District (KCD) Board Supervisor over the past three years, and to be unanimously chosen as Vice Chair in 2025. I’ve followed through on my commitments to advance critical conservation, equity, and environmental justice goals, and I am eager to continue this work.
I spearheaded a resolution directing the Washington Association of Conservation Districts to provide Tribal relations training to conservation district supervisors and employees. This resolution was successfully passed by the full Association membership, meaning that–because of my efforts–all 45 conservation districts will have access to training and resources to improve their engagement with Tribal partners.
I also advocated for a greater focus on climate mitigation. This led to the district hiring its first climate-focused role to lead the integration of climate-smart agricultural practices into KCD’s conservation programs.
I’ve continued the work to get KCD’s election on the general ballot. Through discussions with legislators and other supervisors across the state, we have moved closer to that possibility– we can expect a bill in 2026 that would provide conservation districts the option to join the general election.
Finally, during a time of increasing backlash against environmental justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion, I’ve ensured that KCD is stepping up. I drafted and passed a resolution reaffirming KCD’s commitment to these values, and prioritizing funds to support local organizations that address environmental injustices. For KCD, environmental justice is a common sense framework– public dollars are most effectively spent when they are used to improve environmental conditions in areas that have experienced the greatest harm while seeing the least investment.
There’s more work to be done to ensure that KCD continues to be a leader in effective, equitable, and science-based conservation. I would be honored to earn your vote.
Chris Porter
clporter11@mac.com
https://www.facebook.com/reel/25502000042727383
Education: Masters and Bachelors, SDSU and Western University of Health Sciences
Occupation: Human Resources Manager, DEI advocate.
Statement:
I have been a beekeeper for 10 years. I served on the King Conservation District (KCD) board as vice-chair and auditor. I wanted to focus on promoting pollinators, but I was unable to do so because of the serious issues the district was facing. The board worked to create a stronger, more community-focused district. It became clear to me that there will always be challenges and work for the board, but how can a board member support conservation beyond the boardroom?
I am running for the (KCD) Board of Supervisors again to promote a stronger sense of community and make conservation everyone’s priority. When I first served on the board, I helped reshape and restore the district’s structure, elections, finances, funding, and relationships with King County government. Conservation is not just something I do in an office; it is a way of life for me. During that time, I transformed my yard into a wildlife habitat, gave community presentations on conservation in urban spaces, and led community pollinator walks. I support the “leave the leaves” method for yard care in winter, encourage buying native and pollinator-friendly plants through the annual bare-root sale hosted by the KCD and at local nurseries, and have made my bicycle my primary mode of transportation for nine months of the year. I also discuss with community members the idea of turning their lawns into habitats. This is vital given the rapid decline in pollinator populations. As urban sprawl and new housing developments grow, they often come at the expense of pollinators. When building new homes, owners and renters can engage in conservation by planting native species, avoiding pesticides, and choosing not to have a lawn.
Let’s all work together to promote conservation and give the earth a chance to breathe. I ask for your vote.
King Conservation District is holding an election for Board of Supervisors District No. 3. Voting begins January 20, 2026 at 8am and ends February 10, 2026 at 8pm. Board of Supervisors District No. 3 includes all registered voters within District No. 3 . Please visit kingcd.org/elections for details.