KATIE HILL

I'm about real representation in government.

It's very easy to vilify someone when they're objectified. The right wing did it to Nancy Pelosi for years and years and years.

There's nothing that can put more strain on a relationship than running for office.

If I screw up then everyone's paying attention and I'll hear about it.

My district has a large number of Independents, if you say anything about a 70 percent tax rate, you lose people right away.

We need to really be careful to not just be responsive to whatever happens with Trump, but to be proactive on things people elected us to do.

If you're trying to appeal to my generation you've got to be honest.

I think divorce doesn't necessarily bring out the best in people.

I never thought my imperfections would be weaponized and used to try to destroy me and the community that I have loved.

You don't wait for somebody to give you something. Then it's not going to happen.

I'm someone who believes that all political campaigns need to be grassroots-driven. Commercials can only get you so far. Mail can only get you far. You need to have people on the ground talking about you and why they care.

I am thankful that members of advisory councils will serve as 'boots on the ground' to provide valuable feedback and recommendations directly from the community regarding policies, programs and resources that enhance and support our district.

A lot of people told me I should be quiet about being bisexual and not say anything, but for me this is a part of my identity.

I wasn't planning on becoming a politician. I was incredibly fulfilled in my role at PATH.

We are a big-tent party, but we have to come together as a caucus and say 'These are the things we can agree on' and push forward.

It's one thing to answer to constituents. It's another thing to have professional disruptors show up at an event with the intent to derail so that you can't connect with your constituents.

Asylum under the traditional definition doesn't necessarily include people coming here for economic reasons, but I think one of the biggest things we need to do is expand legal immigration so people can do that legally.

I know what it's like to be faced with student loans, to have rent so high you don't know if you're ever going to be able to save up and buy a home. The issues the people of my generation are going through are natural for me because I've lived them, my friends are living them.

I know that even a consensual relationship with a subordinate is inappropriate, but I still allowed it to happen despite my better judgment.

I grew up riding horses and one of the most important things I learned was that when you fall off, you have to get right back up in the saddle.

I think the truth is most people don't want to hear about policy. They want to hear, 'I understand what you're going through, and you can trust me to fight for you and what you care about.' But we can do both - fight for policy and resonate with people at the same time.

Anyone who knows anything about coming out knows that this is something you would never do for the support and a small check from a random organization.

I've been so impressed with the kinds of thoughtful questions that I've gotten from young people, from Girl Scouts, from teenagers.

I will not allow my experience to scare off other young women or girls from running for office. For the sake of all of us we cannot let that happen.

I'm here to serve the entire community. It doesn't matter if you voted for me or not.