No Good Choices
Hank Klein
There are no good choices in this race. Hank Klein pulled out of the race in July but not soon enough to withdraw his name from the ballot. His opponent, Ramiro Valderrama, is a far-right conservative.
There are no good choices in this race. Hank Klein pulled out of the race in July but not soon enough to withdraw his name from the ballot. His opponent, Ramiro Valderrama, is a far-right conservative.
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Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.
Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.
Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote.
A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote.
A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.
Across the U.S., people are demanding more oversight of law enforcement. Accountability, transparency, and discipline are needed to rebuild trust in many communities, particularly in communities of color.
Every child deserves to be safe, well-fed, and have a roof over their head. Unfortunately, not all kids are born with the full range of tools to succeed.
John Wilson was the chief of staff to former King County Executive Ron Sims and a former King 5 TV journalist who is running for King County Assessor. Wilson worked under his opponent, incumbent assessor Lloyd Hara, for four years before the two split ways.
John Wilson was the chief of staff to former King County Executive Ron Sims and a former King 5 TV journalist who is running for King County Assessor. Wilson worked under his opponent, incumbent assessor Lloyd Hara, for four years before the two split ways.
Lloyd Hara is running for re-election to his position as the King County Assessor. Hara has an extensive and varied background in public office. He was elected four times as Seattle's Treasurer and also served as King County Auditor and on the Seattle Port Commission.
Lloyd Hara is running for re-election to his position as the King County Assessor. Hara has an extensive and varied background in public office. He was elected four times as Seattle's Treasurer and also served as King County Auditor and on the Seattle Port Commission.
Zack Hudgins is currently a State Representative in the 11th Legislative District and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for King County Elections Director.
Zack Hudgins is currently a State Representative in the 11th Legislative District and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for King County Elections Director.
Courtney Gregoire is running for re-election to Seattle Port Commission, Position 2. Gregoire was appointed to the Seattle Port Commission in February of 2013 and won election to a full term that November.
Courtney Gregoire is running for re-election to Seattle Port Commission, Position 2. Gregoire was appointed to the Seattle Port Commission in February of 2013 and won election to a full term that November.
Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist who is running for Seattle Port Commission, Position 5. Felleman brings a commitment to fighting climate change and increasing the Port's green, clean energy jobs.
Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist who is running for Seattle Port Commission, Position 5. Felleman brings a commitment to fighting climate change and increasing the Port's green, clean energy jobs.
Mark Cross is a transportation champion running for Sammamish City Council Position 2. Cross previously served for eight years on the council before taking a break to work for Bellevue Utilities.
Mark Cross is a transportation champion running for Sammamish City Council Position 2. Cross previously served for eight years on the council before taking a break to work for Bellevue Utilities.
There are no good choices in this race. Hank Klein pulled out of the race in July but not soon enough to withdraw his name from the ballot. His opponent, Ramiro Valderrama, is a far-right conservative.
Tom Vance, current Sammamish Mayor, is running for re-election to Sammamish City Council Position 6. Vance has protected and enhanced environmental regulations in Sammamish as well as worked on building better transit options and creating sustainable communities.
Tom Vance, current Sammamish Mayor, is running for re-election to Sammamish City Council Position 6. Vance has protected and enhanced environmental regulations in Sammamish as well as worked on building better transit options and creating sustainable communities.