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In this episode, we talk with Chanjolee “Joe” Bushnell the Deputy Mayor for the City of Tacoma, Washington and the first Cambodian-American elected to the Tacoma City Council, representing District 5 since November 2021. A lifelong Tacoma resident and graduate of Stadium High School, Joe continued his education at The Evergreen State College with a focus on political science and economics. Before entering public office, Joe served more than a decade in the United States Marine Corps, working in ammunition logistics. His military service shaped his leadership style, emphasizing accountability, teamwork, and public responsibility. In addition to his role on the City Council, Joe serves on several regional boards, including as Chair of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Board of Health. His work centers on housing affordability, community safety, environmental health, and inclusive governance. Joe continues to bring his lived experience as a veteran, community member, and son of a Cambodian refugee family into every aspect of his public service. KhmerTalk Host: Srey Kray KhmerTalk Special Guest: Deputy Mayor for the City of Tacoma, Washington Chanjolee “Joe” Bushnell Set Designer: Srey Kray Orn Phin Michael-Te Chieng Music By: Ryan O'Neal - Music at http://www.slipperylee.com Serey Im - Roneat Executive Producer: Chenda Ouch Srey Kray Michael-Te Chieng Executive Director: Michael-Te Chieng Assistant Director: Orn Phin Phally Soeung Social Media Director: Zakiya Robinson KhmerTalk Board Member: Chenda Ouch Phally Soeung Nek Kru Darachan Ros Hak-Ry Srey Jenda Kong Srey Kray Orn Phin Rady Mey Oum Samuel Danh Keo Chhim Michael-Te Chieng