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Statewide Ballot Measures

Initiative #1366

  • VOTE NO

    No on Tim Eyman's I-1366

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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.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.
    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.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.

    Initiative 1366

    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

  • VOTE YES

    Vote Yes on Saving Animals from Extinction

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  • 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.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.
    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.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.

    Initiative 1401

    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.



    • Endorsed By Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Humane Voters of Washington, Conservation Northwest, Audubon Washington

Advisory Vote #10

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 10

  • 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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.

    Advisory Vote No. 10

    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.

Advisory Vote #11

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 11

  • 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. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.
    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. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.

    Advisory Vote No. 11

    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.

Advisory Vote #12

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 12

  • 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. Vote to “maintain” this measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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. Vote to “maintain” this measure.
    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. Vote to “maintain” this measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 12

    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.

Advisory Vote #13

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 13

  • 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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.

    Advisory Vote No. 13

    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.

Snohomish County Ballot Measures

Snohomish County Proposition #1

  • VOTE APPROVED

    Vote YES on Snohomish County Community Transit: Proposition No. 1

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  • Snohomish County is one of the nation’s fastest growing areas, resulting in longer commutes and traffic gridlock impacting our families and quality of life. Proposition 1 would add bus service and reduce transit wait times, extend bus hours, and expand routes to serve more communities throughout Snohomish County. Proposition 1 funds these important improvements through a 0.3 percent increase in the county sales and use tax.

    We need transportation solutions that reduce congestion and move people efficiently. Vote YES on Proposition 1.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Snohomish County is one of the nation’s fastest growing areas, resulting in longer commutes and traffic gridlock impacting our families and quality of life. Proposition 1 would add bus service and reduce transit wait times, extend bus hours, and expand routes to serve more communities throughout Snohomish County. Proposition 1 funds these important improvements through a 0.3 percent increase in the county sales and use tax.

    We need transportation solutions that reduce congestion and move people efficiently. Vote YES on Proposition 1.
    Snohomish County is one of the nation’s fastest growing areas, resulting in longer commutes and traffic gridlock impacting our families and quality of life. Proposition 1 would add bus service and reduce transit wait times, extend bus hours, and expand routes to serve more communities throughout Snohomish County. Proposition 1 funds these important improvements through a 0.3 percent increase in the county sales and use tax.

    We need transportation solutions that reduce congestion and move people efficiently. Vote YES on Proposition 1.
    • Endorsed By Snohomish County Labor Council, United Way of Snohomish County

Snohomish County

Snohomish County Executive

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    Democrat

    Dave Somers

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  • Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental and smart growth issues. He worked as a fisheries biologist before joining the Council. He's supported measures to create parks and open spaces, protect farmland, increase transit funding, and invest in alternative fuels. Somers also supports focusing new development in urban areas with easy transportation access.

    Although the candidates do not have deep ideological differences, Somers is challenging Lovick because he believes Lovick has been a poor manager of the County’s finances. Somers is campaigning on providing stronger fiscal management, transportation improvements, and supporting manufacturing jobs. But Somers has frustrated many progressives by opposing a proposal that would tie Boeing’s tax breaks to keeping jobs in Washington.

    If you’re looking for a candidate with an impressive track record on smart growth, transportation, and environmental protection in Snohomish County, Somers is a good choice.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dave Somers

    Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental and smart growth issues.

    Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental and smart growth issues. He worked as a fisheries biologist before joining the Council. He's supported measures to create parks and open spaces, protect farmland, increase transit funding, and invest in alternative fuels. Somers also supports focusing new development in urban areas with easy transportation access.

    Although the candidates do not have deep ideological differences, Somers is challenging Lovick because he believes Lovick has been a poor manager of the County’s finances. Somers is campaigning on providing stronger fiscal management, transportation improvements, and supporting manufacturing jobs. But Somers has frustrated many progressives by opposing a proposal that would tie Boeing’s tax breaks to keeping jobs in Washington.

    If you’re looking for a candidate with an impressive track record on smart growth, transportation, and environmental protection in Snohomish County, Somers is a good choice.

    Dave Somers

    Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental and smart growth issues.

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    Democrat

    John Lovick

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  • Incumbent County Executive John Lovick was appointed to the position in 2013 and elected in 2014. He has previously represented Snohomish County’s 44th Legislative District in the state House, and served as a state trooper for 31 years before being elected as Sheriff in 2007. Lovick’s first term has been rocky at times as he has sought to clean up the mess left by disgraced former executive Aaron Reardon.

    Although there are not deep ideological differences between the candidates, they have taken a different approach to some policies. Unlike Somers, Lovick sided with conservative developers by proposing updates to the county’s growth management plan that would worsen sprawl as the county grows. On the other hand, Lovick has been an outspoken supporter of requiring Boeing to keep jobs in Washington state in order to receive tax incentives, earning him organized labor’s support in this election.

    If you’re looking for a candidate with a strong track record on public safety who is willing to challenge Boeing to keep jobs in Washington, Lovick is a good choice.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Lovick

    Incumbent County Executive John Lovick was appointed to the position in 2013 and elected in 2014. He has previously represented Snohomish County’s 44th Legislative District in the state House, and served as a state trooper for 31 years before being elected as Sheriff in 2007.

    Incumbent County Executive John Lovick was appointed to the position in 2013 and elected in 2014. He has previously represented Snohomish County’s 44th Legislative District in the state House, and served as a state trooper for 31 years before being elected as Sheriff in 2007. Lovick’s first term has been rocky at times as he has sought to clean up the mess left by disgraced former executive Aaron Reardon.

    Although there are not deep ideological differences between the candidates, they have taken a different approach to some policies. Unlike Somers, Lovick sided with conservative developers by proposing updates to the county’s growth management plan that would worsen sprawl as the county grows. On the other hand, Lovick has been an outspoken supporter of requiring Boeing to keep jobs in Washington state in order to receive tax incentives, earning him organized labor’s support in this election.

    If you’re looking for a candidate with a strong track record on public safety who is willing to challenge Boeing to keep jobs in Washington, Lovick is a good choice.

    John Lovick

    Incumbent County Executive John Lovick was appointed to the position in 2013 and elected in 2014. He has previously represented Snohomish County’s 44th Legislative District in the state House, and served as a state trooper for 31 years before being elected as Sheriff in 2007.

Charter Review Commission, Snohomish County, District #1

The Charter Review Commission is elected every 10 years and is responsible for writing the rules for how the government operates, much like a county constitution. Depending on where you live you may have the following races on your ballot.

Charter Review Commission, District #1

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    Brian McMahan

  • Brian McMahan is a long-time firefighter and current Assistant Fire Chief at the Mukilteo Fire Department running for Charter Review Commission, District 1. McMahan served as a spokesman during the horrific mudslide that killed dozens of people in Arlington and will bring a perspective on public safety to the charter review commission. McMahan is a good choice in this race.

    Miller and McMahan face failed Congressional candidate and far-right conservative John Koster, as well as two other conservatives, B.J. Guillot and Jim Donner.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Brian McMahan

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    Brian McMahan is a long-time firefighter and current Assistant Fire Chief at the Mukilteo Fire Department running for Charter Review Commission, District 1. McMahan served as a spokesman during the horrific mudslide that killed dozens of people in Arlington and will bring a perspective on public safety to the charter review commission. McMahan is a good choice in this race.


    Miller and McMahan face failed Congressional candidate and far-right conservative John Koster, as well as two other conservatives, B.J. Guillot and Jim Donner.

    Brian McMahan is a long-time firefighter and current Assistant Fire Chief at the Mukilteo Fire Department running for Charter Review Commission, District 1. McMahan served as a spokesman during the horrific mudslide that killed dozens of people in Arlington and will bring a perspective on public safety to the charter review commission. McMahan is a good choice in this race.

    Miller and McMahan face failed Congressional candidate and far-right conservative John Koster, as well as two other conservatives, B.J. Guillot and Jim Donner.

    Brian McMahan

    Submitted by sara on

    Brian McMahan is a long-time firefighter and current Assistant Fire Chief at the Mukilteo Fire Department running for Charter Review Commission, District 1. McMahan served as a spokesman during the horrific mudslide that killed dozens of people in Arlington and will bring a perspective on public safety to the charter review commission. McMahan is a good choice in this race.


    Miller and McMahan face failed Congressional candidate and far-right conservative John Koster, as well as two other conservatives, B.J. Guillot and Jim Donner.

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    Ray Miller

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  • While you are allowed to vote for up to three candidates, we only recommend two in this race: Ray Miller and Brian McMahan.

    Ray Miller is a longtime leader in Snohomish County who is running for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission, District 1. Miller is an active veteran who has dedicated his life to helping veterans return to civilian life through housing and health care services, and was named the Snohomish County NAACP Veteran of the Year. He has served the community in many other capacities as well, from his time as the Co-Chair of the Snohomish County Homeless Day Committee to serving as Commissioner of the King County Children and Families Commission. Miller also serves as chair of the Snohomish County 38th Legislative District Democrats and supports a living wage for all.

    Due to his longtime service to the community, Miller is a good choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ray Miller

    Submitted by sara on

    While you are allowed to vote for up to three candidates, we only recommend two in this race: Ray Miller and Brian McMahan.



    While you are allowed to vote for up to three candidates, we only recommend two in this race: Ray Miller and Brian McMahan.

    Ray Miller is a longtime leader in Snohomish County who is running for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission, District 1. Miller is an active veteran who has dedicated his life to helping veterans return to civilian life through housing and health care services, and was named the Snohomish County NAACP Veteran of the Year. He has served the community in many other capacities as well, from his time as the Co-Chair of the Snohomish County Homeless Day Committee to serving as Commissioner of the King County Children and Families Commission. Miller also serves as chair of the Snohomish County 38th Legislative District Democrats and supports a living wage for all.

    Due to his longtime service to the community, Miller is a good choice in this race.

    Ray Miller

    Submitted by sara on

    While you are allowed to vote for up to three candidates, we only recommend two in this race: Ray Miller and Brian McMahan.