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Vote YES For Parks!
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Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.
Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014Last updated: 2023-04-05Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.
Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.
Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014Proposition 1: Vote Yes For Parks!
Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades.
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Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
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Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. A physician by trade, he specializes in health care issues, particularly regarding the international fight against AIDS, his sponsorship of a bill to provide a single payer health care system, and women’s health. He has also been a vocal advocate fighting for working families who have been hurt by Wall Street, as well as fighting for alternative energy, and an official end to the war in Iraq.
McDermott faces two challengers, neither of whom are compelling: Independent West Seattle lawyer Doug McQuaid, who lost badly in Seattle's mayoral primary in 2013, and perennial candidate GoodSpaceGuy. McDermott deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05Jim McDermott
Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. A physician by trade, he specializes in health care issues, particularly regarding the international fight against AIDS, his sponsorship of a bill to provide a single payer health care system, and women’s health. He has also been a vocal advocate fighting for working families who have been hurt by Wall Street, as well as fighting for alternative energy, and an official end to the war in Iraq.
McDermott faces two challengers, neither of whom are compelling: Independent West Seattle lawyer Doug McQuaid, who lost badly in Seattle's mayoral primary in 2013, and perennial candidate GoodSpaceGuy. McDermott deserves your vote.Jim McDermott
Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Endorsed By:
Sierra Club, Teamsters Joint Council 28, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Various Democratic District Organizations, King County Young Democrats
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Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. A physician by trade, he specializes in health care issues, particularly regarding the international fight against AIDS, his sponsorship of a bill to provide a single payer health care system, and women’s health. He has also been a vocal advocate fighting for working families who have been hurt by Wall Street, as well as fighting for alternative energy, and an official end to the war in Iraq.
McDermott faces two challengers, neither of whom are compelling: Independent West Seattle lawyer Doug McQuaid, who lost badly in Seattle's mayoral primary in 2013, and perennial candidate GoodSpaceGuy. McDermott deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Sierra Club, Teamsters Joint Council 28, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Various Democratic District Organizations, King County Young Democrats
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Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after this district changed considerably in the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.
Three opponents have thrown their hat in the ring against Smith. Though none of them are running competitive campaigns, progressive Democrat Don Rivers has an impressive platform. However, Smith’s track record has earned him the support of major progressive organizations in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Adam Smith
Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform.
Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after this district changed considerably in the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.
Three opponents have thrown their hat in the ring against Smith. Though none of them are running competitive campaigns, progressive Democrat Don Rivers has an impressive platform. However, Smith’s track record has earned him the support of major progressive organizations in this race.Adam Smith
Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform.
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Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Pierce and King County Democrats, various Democratic district organizations, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Washington Federation of State Employees
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Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after this district changed considerably in the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.
Three opponents have thrown their hat in the ring against Smith. Though none of them are running competitive campaigns, progressive Democrat Don Rivers has an impressive platform. However, Smith’s track record has earned him the support of major progressive organizations in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Pierce and King County Democrats, various Democratic district organizations, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Washington Federation of State Employees
Legislative Races
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.
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Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community. Her opponents are Democratic Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen and Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost campaigns for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Much of the district is new since Chase won election in 2010 due to redistricting. Eggen says he is running because the district needs leadership that not only stands for progressive values but that can build consensus and get results on issues important to its residents. As a Shoreline Councilman, he has advocated for sustainable budgets that protect services for the vulnerable and protected parks and open spaces. However, Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Maralyn Chase
Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for
progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates,
pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.
Her opponents are
Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community. Her opponents are Democratic Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen and Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost campaigns for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Much of the district is new since Chase won election in 2010 due to redistricting. Eggen says he is running because the district needs leadership that not only stands for progressive values but that can build consensus and get results on issues important to its residents. As a Shoreline Councilman, he has advocated for sustainable budgets that protect services for the vulnerable and protected parks and open spaces. However, Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.Maralyn Chase
Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for
progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates,
pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.
Her opponents are
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Education Association, AFSCME, League of
Humane Voters, Washington Alliance for Humane Legislation, Seattle Gay News,
King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, Snohomish County Democrats,
Young Democrats of Washington State, 32nd Legislative District Democrats
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Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community. Her opponents are Democratic Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen and Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost campaigns for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Much of the district is new since Chase won election in 2010 due to redistricting. Eggen says he is running because the district needs leadership that not only stands for progressive values but that can build consensus and get results on issues important to its residents. As a Shoreline Councilman, he has advocated for sustainable budgets that protect services for the vulnerable and protected parks and open spaces. However, Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Education Association, AFSCME, League of
Humane Voters, Washington Alliance for Humane Legislation, Seattle Gay News,
King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, Snohomish County Democrats,
Young Democrats of Washington State, 32nd Legislative District Democrats
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Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Cindy Ryu
Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong
progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to
serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of
Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed.Cindy Ryu
Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong
progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to
serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of
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Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League. Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Ruth Kagi
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the
Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and
prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League. Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.Ruth Kagi
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the
Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and
prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund
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Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League. Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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As Senate Minority Leader, Sharon Nelson has proven to be a true progressive champion and one of the most effective leaders in the legislature. She is a strong advocate for schools, smart transportation policy, and the environment. She has won numerous awards for her leadership. Nelson also has the broad support from every corner of the progressive community and deserves your vote. Nelson is running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Sharon Nelson
As Senate Minority Leader, Sharon Nelson has proven to
be a true progressive champion and one of the most effective leaders in the
legislature. She is a strong advocate for schools, smart transportation policy,
As Senate Minority Leader, Sharon Nelson has proven to be a true progressive champion and one of the most effective leaders in the legislature. She is a strong advocate for schools, smart transportation policy, and the environment. She has won numerous awards for her leadership. Nelson also has the broad support from every corner of the progressive community and deserves your vote. Nelson is running unopposed.Sharon Nelson
As Senate Minority Leader, Sharon Nelson has proven to
be a true progressive champion and one of the most effective leaders in the
legislature. She is a strong advocate for schools, smart transportation policy,
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As Senate Minority Leader, Sharon Nelson has proven to be a true progressive champion and one of the most effective leaders in the legislature. She is a strong advocate for schools, smart transportation policy, and the environment. She has won numerous awards for her leadership. Nelson also has the broad support from every corner of the progressive community and deserves your vote. Nelson is running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Representative Eileen Cody is the Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill that would end tax loopholes for corporate jets, big banks, and a dirty coal- fired power plant in order to fund basic health care. Cody is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Eileen Cody
Representative Eileen Cody is the Chair of the Health
and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and
addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill
Representative Eileen Cody is the Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill that would end tax loopholes for corporate jets, big banks, and a dirty coal- fired power plant in order to fund basic health care. Cody is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Eileen Cody
Representative Eileen Cody is the Chair of the Health
and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and
addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill
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Representative Eileen Cody is the Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill that would end tax loopholes for corporate jets, big banks, and a dirty coal- fired power plant in order to fund basic health care. Cody is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics. He championed a plan to help fund our schools through a price on carbon pollution. His opponent, Democrat Brendan Kolding, is running on a platform of education reform. However, Fitzgibbon's smart and effective leadership and endorsements from a wide variety of progressive advocates make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Joe Fitzgibbon
Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the legislature
and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment
Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the
Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics. He championed a plan to help fund our schools through a price on carbon pollution. His opponent, Democrat Brendan Kolding, is running on a platform of education reform. However, Fitzgibbon's smart and effective leadership and endorsements from a wide variety of progressive advocates make him the best choice in this race.Joe Fitzgibbon
Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the legislature
and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment
Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Education Association, Sierra Club, Seattle
Firefighters, Burien Firefighters, Young Democrats of Washington, 34th
Legislative District Democrats
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Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics. He championed a plan to help fund our schools through a price on carbon pollution. His opponent, Democrat Brendan Kolding, is running on a platform of education reform. However, Fitzgibbon's smart and effective leadership and endorsements from a wide variety of progressive advocates make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Education Association, Sierra Club, Seattle
Firefighters, Burien Firefighters, Young Democrats of Washington, 34th
Legislative District Democrats
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Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would have aligned the medical and non-medical marijuana markets. Her opponent, Republican Sarina Forbes, is running on an anti-government platform. Kohl-Welles is a reliable advocate for the 36th and is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the
fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such
as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would
Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would have aligned the medical and non-medical marijuana markets. Her opponent, Republican Sarina Forbes, is running on an anti-government platform. Kohl-Welles is a reliable advocate for the 36th and is the best choice in this race.Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the
fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such
as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would have aligned the medical and non-medical marijuana markets. Her opponent, Republican Sarina Forbes, is running on an anti-government platform. Kohl-Welles is a reliable advocate for the 36th and is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues. Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to create green jobs. He also focused on legislation that would reform our state's outdated tax exemption system and make it easier to end unjust tax loopholes. Carlyle's opponent, Leslie Klein of the Republicanspirit Party, is a fringe candidate who is not running a credible campaign.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Reuven Carlyle
Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on
social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues.
Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to
Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues. Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to create green jobs. He also focused on legislation that would reform our state's outdated tax exemption system and make it easier to end unjust tax loopholes. Carlyle's opponent, Leslie Klein of the Republicanspirit Party, is a fringe candidate who is not running a credible campaign.Reuven Carlyle
Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on
social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues.
Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to
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Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues. Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to create green jobs. He also focused on legislation that would reform our state's outdated tax exemption system and make it easier to end unjust tax loopholes. Carlyle's opponent, Leslie Klein of the Republicanspirit Party, is a fringe candidate who is not running a credible campaign.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen the maritime industry, protect the environment, and improve access to health care. Her opponent, Paul Addis, is not running an effective campaign. Tarleton deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Gael Tarleton
Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for
environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon
pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen
Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen the maritime industry, protect the environment, and improve access to health care. Her opponent, Paul Addis, is not running an effective campaign. Tarleton deserves your vote.Gael Tarleton
Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for
environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon
pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen
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Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen the maritime industry, protect the environment, and improve access to health care. Her opponent, Paul Addis, is not running an effective campaign. Tarleton deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Pramila Jayapal is running for state Senate and has a long track record of progressive civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage.
Her opponents are progressives Claude Burfect, John Stafford, Sheley Secrest, and Louis Watanabe, as well as conservative Rowland Martin. Jayapal’s distinguished record of civic leadership and effectiveness sets her apart and has earned her the endorsements of most progressive organizations in this race. Jayapal is the best choice for this seat.Last updated: 2023-04-05Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal is running for state Senate and has a
long track record of progressive civic leadership on immigration reform,
economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica
Pramila Jayapal is running for state Senate and has a long track record of progressive civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage.
Her opponents are progressives Claude Burfect, John Stafford, Sheley Secrest, and Louis Watanabe, as well as conservative Rowland Martin. Jayapal’s distinguished record of civic leadership and effectiveness sets her apart and has earned her the endorsements of most progressive organizations in this race. Jayapal is the best choice for this seat.Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal is running for state Senate and has a
long track record of progressive civic leadership on immigration reform,
economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, OneAmerica Votes, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Sierra Club, Washington Education Association, Young
Democrats of Washington State, King County Young Democrats, Seattle Gay News,
Unite Here Local 8
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Pramila Jayapal is running for state Senate and has a long track record of progressive civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage.
Her opponents are progressives Claude Burfect, John Stafford, Sheley Secrest, and Louis Watanabe, as well as conservative Rowland Martin. Jayapal’s distinguished record of civic leadership and effectiveness sets her apart and has earned her the endorsements of most progressive organizations in this race. Jayapal is the best choice for this seat.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, OneAmerica Votes, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Sierra Club, Washington Education Association, Young
Democrats of Washington State, King County Young Democrats, Seattle Gay News,
Unite Here Local 8
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Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and former banker. While she represents a very progressive district, she has voted against transit oriented development, can be unreliable on the environment, and is problematic on predatory lending. However, Tomiko Santos is Chair of the House Education Committee, where she is generally a reliable advocate for education, including her vote in favor of the Dream Act to grant access to higher education funding to immigrant children. Her opponents include conservative Republicans John Dickinson and Daniel Bretzke. While we have concerns about her record, Tomiko Santos is the best option in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate
Democrat and former banker. While she represents a very progressive district,
she has voted against transit oriented development, can be unreliable on the
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and former banker. While she represents a very progressive district, she has voted against transit oriented development, can be unreliable on the environment, and is problematic on predatory lending. However, Tomiko Santos is Chair of the House Education Committee, where she is generally a reliable advocate for education, including her vote in favor of the Dream Act to grant access to higher education funding to immigrant children. Her opponents include conservative Republicans John Dickinson and Daniel Bretzke. While we have concerns about her record, Tomiko Santos is the best option in this race.Sharon Tomiko Santos
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate
Democrat and former banker. While she represents a very progressive district,
she has voted against transit oriented development, can be unreliable on the
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Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and former banker. While she represents a very progressive district, she has voted against transit oriented development, can be unreliable on the environment, and is problematic on predatory lending. However, Tomiko Santos is Chair of the House Education Committee, where she is generally a reliable advocate for education, including her vote in favor of the Dream Act to grant access to higher education funding to immigrant children. Her opponents include conservative Republicans John Dickinson and Daniel Bretzke. While we have concerns about her record, Tomiko Santos is the best option in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Representative Eric Pettigrew is the Majority Caucus Chair who has worked to promote affordable housing and economic development. Progressives are sometimes surprised to find him uncommitted to working family issues such as paid sick leave and raising the minimum wage. Overall, Pettigrew is a reliable progressive advocate in the legislature. Pettigrew faces only token opposition from Tamra Smilanich and has earned your support.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Eric Pettigrew
Representative Eric Pettigrew is the Majority Caucus
Chair who has worked to promote affordable housing and economic development.
Progressives are sometimes surprised to find him uncommitted to working family
Representative Eric Pettigrew is the Majority Caucus Chair who has worked to promote affordable housing and economic development. Progressives are sometimes surprised to find him uncommitted to working family issues such as paid sick leave and raising the minimum wage. Overall, Pettigrew is a reliable progressive advocate in the legislature. Pettigrew faces only token opposition from Tamra Smilanich and has earned your support.Eric Pettigrew
Representative Eric Pettigrew is the Majority Caucus
Chair who has worked to promote affordable housing and economic development.
Progressives are sometimes surprised to find him uncommitted to working family
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Representative Eric Pettigrew is the Majority Caucus Chair who has worked to promote affordable housing and economic development. Progressives are sometimes surprised to find him uncommitted to working family issues such as paid sick leave and raising the minimum wage. Overall, Pettigrew is a reliable progressive advocate in the legislature. Pettigrew faces only token opposition from Tamra Smilanich and has earned your support.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding, LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen is running unopposed for state Senate after being appointed in 2013 to fill Ed Murray's seat when he was elected Mayor of Seattle. Pedersen has earned your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Jamie Pedersen
Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding,
LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair
elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen
Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding, LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen is running unopposed for state Senate after being appointed in 2013 to fill Ed Murray's seat when he was elected Mayor of Seattle. Pedersen has earned your vote.Jamie Pedersen
Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding,
LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair
elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen
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Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding, LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen is running unopposed for state Senate after being appointed in 2013 to fill Ed Murray's seat when he was elected Mayor of Seattle. Pedersen has earned your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Brady Walkinshaw was appointed to this seat in December of 2013 after Jamie Pedersen moved up to the Senate. Walkinshaw is a Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on sustainable agriculture and also serves on the board of the Trust for Public Land. In his first term in Olympia, he prioritized environmental sustainability and equal rights. Walkinshaw is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Brady Walkinshaw
Brady Walkinshaw was appointed to this seat in December
of 2013 after Jamie Pedersen moved up to the Senate. Walkinshaw is a Program
Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on sustainable
Brady Walkinshaw was appointed to this seat in December of 2013 after Jamie Pedersen moved up to the Senate. Walkinshaw is a Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on sustainable agriculture and also serves on the board of the Trust for Public Land. In his first term in Olympia, he prioritized environmental sustainability and equal rights. Walkinshaw is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Brady Walkinshaw
Brady Walkinshaw was appointed to this seat in December
of 2013 after Jamie Pedersen moved up to the Senate. Walkinshaw is a Program
Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on sustainable
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Brady Walkinshaw was appointed to this seat in December of 2013 after Jamie Pedersen moved up to the Senate. Walkinshaw is a Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on sustainable agriculture and also serves on the board of the Trust for Public Land. In his first term in Olympia, he prioritized environmental sustainability and equal rights. Walkinshaw is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn. It is because of Chopp's leadership skills and unwavering dedication to progressive values that the legislature was able to protect workers and fend off Republicans' call for more draconian cuts to essential public services.
Chopp is being challenged by Socialist Alternative candidate Jess Spear, a climate scientist and organizer who helped lead the grassroots campaign for a $15-an-hour minimum wage. Spear is a strong advocate for taxing the rich to fund education, fighting climate change, and rent control. However, most progressive organizations are supporting Chopp because of his strong and consistent leadership. Chopp has earned your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05Frank Chopp
Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an
impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide
range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent
Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn. It is because of Chopp's leadership skills and unwavering dedication to progressive values that the legislature was able to protect workers and fend off Republicans' call for more draconian cuts to essential public services.
Chopp is being challenged by Socialist Alternative candidate Jess Spear, a climate scientist and organizer who helped lead the grassroots campaign for a $15-an-hour minimum wage. Spear is a strong advocate for taxing the rich to fund education, fighting climate change, and rent control. However, most progressive organizations are supporting Chopp because of his strong and consistent leadership. Chopp has earned your vote.Frank Chopp
Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an
impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide
range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, OneAmerica Votes, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, SEIU 775, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn. It is because of Chopp's leadership skills and unwavering dedication to progressive values that the legislature was able to protect workers and fend off Republicans' call for more draconian cuts to essential public services.
Chopp is being challenged by Socialist Alternative candidate Jess Spear, a climate scientist and organizer who helped lead the grassroots campaign for a $15-an-hour minimum wage. Spear is a strong advocate for taxing the rich to fund education, fighting climate change, and rent control. However, most progressive organizations are supporting Chopp because of his strong and consistent leadership. Chopp has earned your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, OneAmerica Votes, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, SEIU 775, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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Senator David Frockt has established himself as a strong progressive champion in the Senate and has earned the endorsements of numerous progressive organizations. Frockt is a champion for equality who has fought for bills that help tenants, higher education, women's health, and transportation. His opponent, Republican Van Sperry, is not running a competitive campaign. Frockt is a great progressive senator who definitely deserves our support.Last updated: 2023-04-05
David Frockt
Senator David Frockt has established himself as a strong
progressive champion in the Senate and has earned the endorsements of numerous
progressive organizations. Frockt is a champion for equality who has fought for
Senator David Frockt has established himself as a strong progressive champion in the Senate and has earned the endorsements of numerous progressive organizations. Frockt is a champion for equality who has fought for bills that help tenants, higher education, women's health, and transportation. His opponent, Republican Van Sperry, is not running a competitive campaign. Frockt is a great progressive senator who definitely deserves our support.David Frockt
Senator David Frockt has established himself as a strong
progressive champion in the Senate and has earned the endorsements of numerous
progressive organizations. Frockt is a champion for equality who has fought for
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Senator David Frockt has established himself as a strong progressive champion in the Senate and has earned the endorsements of numerous progressive organizations. Frockt is a champion for equality who has fought for bills that help tenants, higher education, women's health, and transportation. His opponent, Republican Van Sperry, is not running a competitive campaign. Frockt is a great progressive senator who definitely deserves our support.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Gerry Pollet was appointed to the House of Representatives in 2011. Pollet is the Executive Director of Heart of America Northwest, a group devoted to cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Pollet is a strong, reliable vote for protecting the environment and has become an education champion through his bill to lower class sizes and his position as vice chair of the House Higher Education Committee. Pollet is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Gerry Pollet
Gerry Pollet was appointed to the House of
Representatives in 2011. Pollet is the Executive Director of Heart of America
Northwest, a group devoted to cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
Gerry Pollet was appointed to the House of Representatives in 2011. Pollet is the Executive Director of Heart of America Northwest, a group devoted to cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Pollet is a strong, reliable vote for protecting the environment and has become an education champion through his bill to lower class sizes and his position as vice chair of the House Higher Education Committee. Pollet is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Gerry Pollet
Gerry Pollet was appointed to the House of
Representatives in 2011. Pollet is the Executive Director of Heart of America
Northwest, a group devoted to cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Young Democrats of Washington, Washington Federation of
State Employees 28
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Gerry Pollet was appointed to the House of Representatives in 2011. Pollet is the Executive Director of Heart of America Northwest, a group devoted to cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Pollet is a strong, reliable vote for protecting the environment and has become an education champion through his bill to lower class sizes and his position as vice chair of the House Higher Education Committee. Pollet is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Young Democrats of Washington, Washington Federation of
State Employees 28
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Jessyn Farrell has been a strong progressive champion during her first two years in the House. Farrell is a former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition who has advocated for improving buses, light rail, and other transportation options. She was the prime sponsor of the bill to raise Washington state's minimum wage for working families and also a strong advocate for increased transparency in oil shipments. Farrell's opponent, Republican Branden Curtis, is not running a credible campaign. Jessyn Farrell deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Jessyn Farrell
Jessyn Farrell has been a strong progressive champion
during her first two years in the House. Farrell is a former Executive Director
of the Transportation Choices Coalition who has advocated for improving buses,
Jessyn Farrell has been a strong progressive champion during her first two years in the House. Farrell is a former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition who has advocated for improving buses, light rail, and other transportation options. She was the prime sponsor of the bill to raise Washington state's minimum wage for working families and also a strong advocate for increased transparency in oil shipments. Farrell's opponent, Republican Branden Curtis, is not running a credible campaign. Jessyn Farrell deserves your vote.Jessyn Farrell
Jessyn Farrell has been a strong progressive champion
during her first two years in the House. Farrell is a former Executive Director
of the Transportation Choices Coalition who has advocated for improving buses,
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Progressive Majority WA, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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Jessyn Farrell has been a strong progressive champion during her first two years in the House. Farrell is a former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition who has advocated for improving buses, light rail, and other transportation options. She was the prime sponsor of the bill to raise Washington state's minimum wage for working families and also a strong advocate for increased transparency in oil shipments. Farrell's opponent, Republican Branden Curtis, is not running a credible campaign. Jessyn Farrell deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Progressive Majority WA, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington. He also dismissed all misdemeanor marijuana possessions immediately after voters approved I-502 to legalize marijuana in Washington.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Dan Satterberg
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington.
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington. He also dismissed all misdemeanor marijuana possessions immediately after voters approved I-502 to legalize marijuana in Washington.Dan Satterberg
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington.
Endorsed By:
SEIU 775, Joint Council of Teamsters 28
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington. He also dismissed all misdemeanor marijuana possessions immediately after voters approved I-502 to legalize marijuana in Washington.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
SEIU 775, Joint Council of Teamsters 28
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
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Vote YES For Parks!
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Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.
Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014Last updated: 2023-04-05Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.
Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.
Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014Proposition 1: Vote Yes For Parks!
Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades.
Endorsed By Cascade Bicycle Club, Sierra Club, The Stranger, Washington Conservation Action, King County Democrats, various district Democratic organizations, Martin Luther King County Labor Council, El Centro de la Raza, Municipal League of King County
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