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Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.
Her Republican opponent, Shelly Short, was appointed to the state senate when former Sen. Brian Dansel was chosen for a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hardy would be a progressive change for Legislative District 7.
Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.
Her Republican opponent, Shelly Short, was appointed to the state senate when former Sen. Brian Dansel was chosen for a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hardy would be a progressive change for Legislative District 7.
Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.
Her Republican opponent, Shelly Short, was appointed to the state senate when former Sen. Brian Dansel was chosen for a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hardy would be a progressive change for Legislative District 7.
Michelle Rylands is an Army veteran and PTA president running against incumbent Senator Phil Fortunato. She is strongly in favor of fully funding K-12 education, and also advocates for fixing our state's upside-down tax code and helping local small businesses.
Fortunato was chosen by Republicans to replace long-time senator Pam Roach. While he is very conservative on many issues, he deserves credit for playing a key role in breaking the final state budget impasse this year by pushing his Republican colleagues to fund the contracts of state employees. Nevertheless, Rylands is the best choice in this race.
Michelle Rylands is an Army veteran and PTA president running against incumbent Senator Phil Fortunato. She is strongly in favor of fully funding K-12 education, and also advocates for fixing our state's upside-down tax code and helping local small businesses.
Fortunato was chosen by Republicans to replace long-time senator Pam Roach. While he is very conservative on many issues, he deserves credit for playing a key role in breaking the final state budget impasse this year by pushing his Republican colleagues to fund the contracts of state employees. Nevertheless, Rylands is the best choice in this race.
Michelle Rylands is an Army veteran and PTA president running against incumbent Senator Phil Fortunato. She is strongly in favor of fully funding K-12 education, and also advocates for fixing our state's upside-down tax code and helping local small businesses.
Fortunato was chosen by Republicans to replace long-time senator Pam Roach. While he is very conservative on many issues, he deserves credit for playing a key role in breaking the final state budget impasse this year by pushing his Republican colleagues to fund the contracts of state employees. Nevertheless, Rylands is the best choice in this race.
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights. In her first term in the Senate, Saldaña has pushed for full education funding and an end to Washington's regressive tax system. Her first bill signed by Governor Inslee expanded HOV lane access for blood donation vehicles, and she has co-signed bills to protect internet privacy and prohibit criminal record check-boxes on job applications.
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights. In her first term in the Senate, Saldaña has pushed for full education funding and an end to Washington's regressive tax system. Her first bill signed by Governor Inslee expanded HOV lane access for blood donation vehicles, and she has co-signed bills to protect internet privacy and prohibit criminal record check-boxes on job applications.
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights. In her first term in the Senate, Saldaña has pushed for full education funding and an end to Washington's regressive tax system. Her first bill signed by Governor Inslee expanded HOV lane access for blood donation vehicles, and she has co-signed bills to protect internet privacy and prohibit criminal record check-boxes on job applications.
It is vital that Manka Dhingra is elected as state Senator for the 45th District. Dhingra is the Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, an anti-domestic violence activist, and a supervisor for both the Mental Health and Veterans courts. Her experience prepares her to handle issues of homelessness, substance abuse, closing tax loopholes, and promoting equity, justice, and inclusion.
Dhingra is running against Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund. Englund spent her career as a political operative working for Republicans, including Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, former presidential candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, and Dino Rossi. She only recently moved to the district from Washington, D.C. where she worked as a lobbyist.
This race is important because the Republican-controlled state Senate has used their single-seat majority to grind Olympia to a halt on climate change, tax reform, workers’ rights, health care, voting rights, and other key issues. If a progressive wins this race, it will flip control of the Senate from Republicans to Democrats and open the door to passing many priority bills. Manka Dhingra is the best choice in this race.
It is vital that Manka Dhingra is elected as state Senator for the 45th District. Dhingra is the Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, an anti-domestic violence activist, and a supervisor for both the Mental Health and Veterans courts. Her experience prepares her to handle issues of homelessness, substance abuse, closing tax loopholes, and promoting equity, justice, and inclusion.
Dhingra is running against Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund. Englund spent her career as a political operative working for Republicans, including Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, former presidential candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, and Dino Rossi. She only recently moved to the district from Washington, D.C. where she worked as a lobbyist.
This race is important because the Republican-controlled state Senate has used their single-seat majority to grind Olympia to a halt on climate change, tax reform, workers’ rights, health care, voting rights, and other key issues. If a progressive wins this race, it will flip control of the Senate from Republicans to Democrats and open the door to passing many priority bills. Manka Dhingra is the best choice in this race.
It is vital that Manka Dhingra is elected as state Senator for the 45th District. Dhingra is the Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, an anti-domestic violence activist, and a supervisor for both the Mental Health and Veterans courts. Her experience prepares her to handle issues of homelessness, substance abuse, closing tax loopholes, and promoting equity, justice, and inclusion.
Dhingra is running against Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund. Englund spent her career as a political operative working for Republicans, including Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, former presidential candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, and Dino Rossi. She only recently moved to the district from Washington, D.C. where she worked as a lobbyist.
This race is important because the Republican-controlled state Senate has used their single-seat majority to grind Olympia to a halt on climate change, tax reform, workers’ rights, health care, voting rights, and other key issues. If a progressive wins this race, it will flip control of the Senate from Republicans to Democrats and open the door to passing many priority bills. Manka Dhingra is the best choice in this race.
Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib. In her first years in the Legislature she focused on equitable education funding and passed bills to help students with hearing issues succeed. Her resume of community engagement includes serving as Co-President of Chinook Middle School PTSA, as well as serving in organizations such as NARAL, the Peace Alliance, and the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center. If re-elected, she intends to focus on education, health care access, and fixing our state's upside down tax code.
Kuderer is opposed by Libertarian Michelle Darnell, who is running on an anti-tax platform that would shortchange our schools and necessary transportation improvements. Kuderer is the best choice in this race.
Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib. In her first years in the Legislature she focused on equitable education funding and passed bills to help students with hearing issues succeed. Her resume of community engagement includes serving as Co-President of Chinook Middle School PTSA, as well as serving in organizations such as NARAL, the Peace Alliance, and the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center. If re-elected, she intends to focus on education, health care access, and fixing our state's upside down tax code.
Kuderer is opposed by Libertarian Michelle Darnell, who is running on an anti-tax platform that would shortchange our schools and necessary transportation improvements. Kuderer is the best choice in this race.
Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib. In her first years in the Legislature she focused on equitable education funding and passed bills to help students with hearing issues succeed. Her resume of community engagement includes serving as Co-President of Chinook Middle School PTSA, as well as serving in organizations such as NARAL, the Peace Alliance, and the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center. If re-elected, she intends to focus on education, health care access, and fixing our state's upside down tax code.
Kuderer is opposed by Libertarian Michelle Darnell, who is running on an anti-tax platform that would shortchange our schools and necessary transportation improvements. Kuderer is the best choice in this race.
A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care for all. She has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation.
She is running against Libertarian Ciaran Dougherty, a computational linguist who lacks Slatter's knowledge and experience with public policy. Slatter is the clear choice in this race.
A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care for all. She has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation.
She is running against Libertarian Ciaran Dougherty, a computational linguist who lacks Slatter's knowledge and experience with public policy. Slatter is the clear choice in this race.
A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care for all. She has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation.
She is running against Libertarian Ciaran Dougherty, a computational linguist who lacks Slatter's knowledge and experience with public policy. Slatter is the clear choice in this race.
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment. Constantine is leading efforts to protect King County from the Trump administration by proposing to triple the Veterans and Human Services Levy and offering regional support for the Paris climate agreement.
He is running against retired engineer and light rail opponent Bill Hirt, who is not running an effective campaign. Constantine has clearly earned another term as King County Executive.
Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment. Constantine is leading efforts to protect King County from the Trump administration by proposing to triple the Veterans and Human Services Levy and offering regional support for the Paris climate agreement.
He is running against retired engineer and light rail opponent Bill Hirt, who is not running an effective campaign. Constantine has clearly earned another term as King County Executive.
Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment. Constantine is leading efforts to protect King County from the Trump administration by proposing to triple the Veterans and Human Services Levy and offering regional support for the Paris climate agreement.
He is running against retired engineer and light rail opponent Bill Hirt, who is not running an effective campaign. Constantine has clearly earned another term as King County Executive.
Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community. Johanknecht is against safe injection sites but has pledged to uphold any local laws surrounding these sites. She says she has never reported anyone to ICE and is a strong proponent of restorative justice. Johanknecht earned the support of staunch progressives such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal and The Stranger newspaper.
Johanknecht is challenging Sheriff John Urquhart, who was first elected in 2012 after serving 23 years as a sergeant and department spokesperson, where he was twice named Officer of the Year. As Sheriff, Urquhart has been an ally on a wide range of progressive issues. He supports sanctuary cities and protecting immigrant communities, and he was an outspoken critic of two anti-transgender ballot measures. He has been endorsed by a number of progressive organizations.
However, Urquhart has also been plagued by very troubling ethics issues in recent months. Late last year, reports surfaced that Urquhart was accused of raping a colleague 15 years ago. The FBI, Seattle Police Department, and the King County Prosecutor’s office investigated the allegations and did not find grounds to pursue criminal charges against him. However, the county ombudsman’s office faulted Urquhart for blocking an internal investigation into his behavior. You can read a lengthy description of the events here. In the closing days of the election, Urquhart has faced renewed criticism for attempting to bully and intimidate people who accuse him of wrongdoing and because a representative of his campaign threatened to release one accuser’s medical records to discredit her charges.
We expect our leaders in law enforcement to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the trust of the community they are sworn to protect. For this reason, we cannot recommend Urquhart and believe Johanknecht is the best choice in this race.
Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community. Johanknecht is against safe injection sites but has pledged to uphold any local laws surrounding these sites. She says she has never reported anyone to ICE and is a strong proponent of restorative justice. Johanknecht earned the support of staunch progressives such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal and The Stranger newspaper.
Johanknecht is challenging Sheriff John Urquhart, who was first elected in 2012 after serving 23 years as a sergeant and department spokesperson, where he was twice named Officer of the Year. As Sheriff, Urquhart has been an ally on a wide range of progressive issues. He supports sanctuary cities and protecting immigrant communities, and he was an outspoken critic of two anti-transgender ballot measures. He has been endorsed by a number of progressive organizations.
However, Urquhart has also been plagued by very troubling ethics issues in recent months. Late last year, reports surfaced that Urquhart was accused of raping a colleague 15 years ago. The FBI, Seattle Police Department, and the King County Prosecutor’s office investigated the allegations and did not find grounds to pursue criminal charges against him. However, the county ombudsman’s office faulted Urquhart for blocking an internal investigation into his behavior. You can read a lengthy description of the events here. In the closing days of the election, Urquhart has faced renewed criticism for attempting to bully and intimidate people who accuse him of wrongdoing and because a representative of his campaign threatened to release one accuser’s medical records to discredit her charges.
We expect our leaders in law enforcement to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the trust of the community they are sworn to protect. For this reason, we cannot recommend Urquhart and believe Johanknecht is the best choice in this race.
Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community. Johanknecht is against safe injection sites but has pledged to uphold any local laws surrounding these sites. She says she has never reported anyone to ICE and is a strong proponent of restorative justice. Johanknecht earned the support of staunch progressives such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal and The Stranger newspaper.
Johanknecht is challenging Sheriff John Urquhart, who was first elected in 2012 after serving 23 years as a sergeant and department spokesperson, where he was twice named Officer of the Year. As Sheriff, Urquhart has been an ally on a wide range of progressive issues. He supports sanctuary cities and protecting immigrant communities, and he was an outspoken critic of two anti-transgender ballot measures. He has been endorsed by a number of progressive organizations.
However, Urquhart has also been plagued by very troubling ethics issues in recent months. Late last year, reports surfaced that Urquhart was accused of raping a colleague 15 years ago. The FBI, Seattle Police Department, and the King County Prosecutor’s office investigated the allegations and did not find grounds to pursue criminal charges against him. However, the county ombudsman’s office faulted Urquhart for blocking an internal investigation into his behavior. You can read a lengthy description of the events here. In the closing days of the election, Urquhart has faced renewed criticism for attempting to bully and intimidate people who accuse him of wrongdoing and because a representative of his campaign threatened to release one accuser’s medical records to discredit her charges.
We expect our leaders in law enforcement to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the trust of the community they are sworn to protect. For this reason, we cannot recommend Urquhart and believe Johanknecht is the best choice in this race.
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county council races on your ballot.
Barry Buchanan is a solid progressive currently in his first term on the Whatcom County Council. He formerly represented District 1 and is currently running for the at-large position in the new redistricted map. Buchanan is a chair of the county council, a veteran of the Navy, and a former councilmember on the Bellingham City Council. So far in office, Buchanan has worked on banning fracking in the county and fighting the massive coal export terminal proposed in Whatcom County. His campaign is focused on the environment and protecting human rights. His opponent, real estate broker Mary Kay Robinson, seeks to cut regulations on business and agriculture. Buchanan is the best choice in this race.
Barry Buchanan is a solid progressive currently in his first term on the Whatcom County Council. He formerly represented District 1 and is currently running for the at-large position in the new redistricted map. Buchanan is a chair of the county council, a veteran of the Navy, and a former councilmember on the Bellingham City Council. So far in office, Buchanan has worked on banning fracking in the county and fighting the massive coal export terminal proposed in Whatcom County. His campaign is focused on the environment and protecting human rights. His opponent, real estate broker Mary Kay Robinson, seeks to cut regulations on business and agriculture. Buchanan is the best choice in this race.
Barry Buchanan is a solid progressive currently in his first term on the Whatcom County Council. He formerly represented District 1 and is currently running for the at-large position in the new redistricted map. Buchanan is a chair of the county council, a veteran of the Navy, and a former councilmember on the Bellingham City Council. So far in office, Buchanan has worked on banning fracking in the county and fighting the massive coal export terminal proposed in Whatcom County. His campaign is focused on the environment and protecting human rights. His opponent, real estate broker Mary Kay Robinson, seeks to cut regulations on business and agriculture. Buchanan is the best choice in this race.
Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County. He has strong stances on progressive issues like affordable housing and homelessness, but it is worth noting that he did take some questionable votes on revenue and health and human services issues during his most recent term. Dembowski is running unopposed for reelection.
Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County. He has strong stances on progressive issues like affordable housing and homelessness, but it is worth noting that he did take some questionable votes on revenue and health and human services issues during his most recent term. Dembowski is running unopposed for reelection.
Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County. He has strong stances on progressive issues like affordable housing and homelessness, but it is worth noting that he did take some questionable votes on revenue and health and human services issues during his most recent term. Dembowski is running unopposed for reelection.
As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. However, he has recently disappointed progressives with his positions on the Veterans and Human Service Levy and safe injection sites. He is running unopposed in this race and deserves your vote.
As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. However, he has recently disappointed progressives with his positions on the Veterans and Human Service Levy and safe injection sites. He is running unopposed in this race and deserves your vote.
As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. However, he has recently disappointed progressives with his positions on the Veterans and Human Service Levy and safe injection sites. He is running unopposed in this race and deserves your vote.
Rud Browne is the current at-large incumbent on the Whatcom County Council and is now running for the new District 1 position. Since his election to the council in 2013, Browne has cemented his reputation as an environmentalist. Browne is the founder of Ryzex, an eco-friendly company and one of Whatcom’s largest employers. He was integral in starting the “Towards Zero Waste” campaign that encouraged businesses and schools to reduce unnecessary waste. His campaign is focused on protecting the environment regardless of destructive federal policy, as well as affordable housing, water management, and working around the state budget crisis.
Browne's opponent, Philip Morgan, is not running a competitive race. He has stated that he wants to lift the moratorium on Cherry Point fossil fuel exports and lessen restrictions on permitting. Browne is the best candidate and has earned another term on the Whatcom County Council.
Rud Browne is the current at-large incumbent on the Whatcom County Council and is now running for the new District 1 position. Since his election to the council in 2013, Browne has cemented his reputation as an environmentalist. Browne is the founder of Ryzex, an eco-friendly company and one of Whatcom’s largest employers. He was integral in starting the “Towards Zero Waste” campaign that encouraged businesses and schools to reduce unnecessary waste. His campaign is focused on protecting the environment regardless of destructive federal policy, as well as affordable housing, water management, and working around the state budget crisis.
Browne's opponent, Philip Morgan, is not running a competitive race. He has stated that he wants to lift the moratorium on Cherry Point fossil fuel exports and lessen restrictions on permitting. Browne is the best candidate and has earned another term on the Whatcom County Council.
Rud Browne is the current at-large incumbent on the Whatcom County Council and is now running for the new District 1 position. Since his election to the council in 2013, Browne has cemented his reputation as an environmentalist. Browne is the founder of Ryzex, an eco-friendly company and one of Whatcom’s largest employers. He was integral in starting the “Towards Zero Waste” campaign that encouraged businesses and schools to reduce unnecessary waste. His campaign is focused on protecting the environment regardless of destructive federal policy, as well as affordable housing, water management, and working around the state budget crisis.
Browne's opponent, Philip Morgan, is not running a competitive race. He has stated that he wants to lift the moratorium on Cherry Point fossil fuel exports and lessen restrictions on permitting. Browne is the best candidate and has earned another term on the Whatcom County Council.
Progressive Todd Donovan is the incumbent in the current District 1 seat, and is now running for Position 2. Donovan wants to clean up Lake Whatcom and restore native vegetation. He is a solid environmental leader who supports public transit, equal park access, and who voted no on the coal export terminal. We hope he will reevaluate the proposal for a costly new jail and support jail alternatives and funding for mental health and drug addiction treatment.
Donovan is facing progressive Amy Glasser. As a mental health professional, Glasser resists the structure of the current jail system as a means to house people with mental illnesses and people struggling with substance abuse. We believe Donovan is the best choice in this race because of his track record in office and support from progressive organizations.
Progressive Todd Donovan is the incumbent in the current District 1 seat, and is now running for Position 2. Donovan wants to clean up Lake Whatcom and restore native vegetation. He is a solid environmental leader who supports public transit, equal park access, and who voted no on the coal export terminal. We hope he will reevaluate the proposal for a costly new jail and support jail alternatives and funding for mental health and drug addiction treatment.
Donovan is facing progressive Amy Glasser. As a mental health professional, Glasser resists the structure of the current jail system as a means to house people with mental illnesses and people struggling with substance abuse. We believe Donovan is the best choice in this race because of his track record in office and support from progressive organizations.
Progressive Todd Donovan is the incumbent in the current District 1 seat, and is now running for Position 2. Donovan wants to clean up Lake Whatcom and restore native vegetation. He is a solid environmental leader who supports public transit, equal park access, and who voted no on the coal export terminal. We hope he will reevaluate the proposal for a costly new jail and support jail alternatives and funding for mental health and drug addiction treatment.
Donovan is facing progressive Amy Glasser. As a mental health professional, Glasser resists the structure of the current jail system as a means to house people with mental illnesses and people struggling with substance abuse. We believe Donovan is the best choice in this race because of his track record in office and support from progressive organizations.
Rebecca Boonstra is running in the newly established District 3. She is the Executive Director of the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce and was elected to the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District. Boonstra also worked in the visitor center in Maple Falls for a decade and wants to increase access to its natural areas while protecting the natural environment. She wants to give a voice to those who are often shut out of council decisions and county government.
Boonstra is running against conservative candidate Tyler Byrd, who doesn't share her committment to protecting the environment for future generations against the fossil fuel industry at Cherry Point. Boonstra is the progressive choice in this race.
Rebecca Boonstra is running in the newly established District 3. She is the Executive Director of the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce and was elected to the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District. Boonstra also worked in the visitor center in Maple Falls for a decade and wants to increase access to its natural areas while protecting the natural environment. She wants to give a voice to those who are often shut out of council decisions and county government.
Boonstra is running against conservative candidate Tyler Byrd, who doesn't share her committment to protecting the environment for future generations against the fossil fuel industry at Cherry Point. Boonstra is the progressive choice in this race.
Rebecca Boonstra is running in the newly established District 3. She is the Executive Director of the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce and was elected to the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District. Boonstra also worked in the visitor center in Maple Falls for a decade and wants to increase access to its natural areas while protecting the natural environment. She wants to give a voice to those who are often shut out of council decisions and county government.
Boonstra is running against conservative candidate Tyler Byrd, who doesn't share her committment to protecting the environment for future generations against the fossil fuel industry at Cherry Point. Boonstra is the progressive choice in this race.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below races on your ballot.
Micheal Shepard is running for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Position 1. Shepard is a progressive environmental advocate with the skills and drive to bring meaningful change to the Port of Bellingham. He recognizes the need to balance job growth and business development with pragmatic solutions for safeguarding the natural treasures of the Port of Bellingham.
Shepard is running against incumbent Dan Robbins, who is not a strong supporter of environmental protections or workers' rights. Shepard is best choice in this race.
Micheal Shepard is running for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Position 1. Shepard is a progressive environmental advocate with the skills and drive to bring meaningful change to the Port of Bellingham. He recognizes the need to balance job growth and business development with pragmatic solutions for safeguarding the natural treasures of the Port of Bellingham.
Shepard is running against incumbent Dan Robbins, who is not a strong supporter of environmental protections or workers' rights. Shepard is best choice in this race.
Micheal Shepard is running for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Position 1. Shepard is a progressive environmental advocate with the skills and drive to bring meaningful change to the Port of Bellingham. He recognizes the need to balance job growth and business development with pragmatic solutions for safeguarding the natural treasures of the Port of Bellingham.
Shepard is running against incumbent Dan Robbins, who is not a strong supporter of environmental protections or workers' rights. Shepard is best choice in this race.
U.S. Navy veteran Larry Brown is the Legislative and Political Director for the Aerospace Machinists District Lodge 751. A strong advocate for workers, Brown has worked on the Governor’s Unemployment Task Force and the labor caucus for the Labor and Industries Workers Comp Advisory Committee. He is running on a jobs agenda that seeks to reduce commute times for workers, emphasize education and workforce training, and bring in more technology jobs.
Brown is opposed by Mike Kahler, a manager at the Auburn Valley Humane Society’s Thrift Store. Kahler promotes an enforcement of the city's anti-loitering and panhandling laws to force the homeless from storefronts.
Brown's experience and commitment to progressive values makes him the clear choice for Auburn City Council Position 6.
U.S. Navy veteran Larry Brown is the Legislative and Political Director for the Aerospace Machinists District Lodge 751. A strong advocate for workers, Brown has worked on the Governor’s Unemployment Task Force and the labor caucus for the Labor and Industries Workers Comp Advisory Committee. He is running on a jobs agenda that seeks to reduce commute times for workers, emphasize education and workforce training, and bring in more technology jobs.
Brown is opposed by Mike Kahler, a manager at the Auburn Valley Humane Society’s Thrift Store. Kahler promotes an enforcement of the city's anti-loitering and panhandling laws to force the homeless from storefronts.
Brown's experience and commitment to progressive values makes him the clear choice for Auburn City Council Position 6.
U.S. Navy veteran Larry Brown is the Legislative and Political Director for the Aerospace Machinists District Lodge 751. A strong advocate for workers, Brown has worked on the Governor’s Unemployment Task Force and the labor caucus for the Labor and Industries Workers Comp Advisory Committee. He is running on a jobs agenda that seeks to reduce commute times for workers, emphasize education and workforce training, and bring in more technology jobs.
Brown is opposed by Mike Kahler, a manager at the Auburn Valley Humane Society’s Thrift Store. Kahler promotes an enforcement of the city's anti-loitering and panhandling laws to force the homeless from storefronts.
Brown's experience and commitment to progressive values makes him the clear choice for Auburn City Council Position 6.
Karol Brown is the founder of World One Law Group, an immigration law practice that helps businesses and families handle their immigration affairs. She was chair of the 41st Legislative District Democrats and was also the former Policy and Advocacy Director at OneAmerica, an immigrant rights advocacy organization. Her campaign is focused on keeping Bellevue affordable for working families, improving transit, and public safety.
Brown is running against Jared Nieuwenhuis, the marketing director for HeR Interactive, Inc. Nieuwenhuis is backed by the conservative members of the current Bellevue City Council. Brown's experience and progressive values make her the clear choice in this race.
Karol Brown is the founder of World One Law Group, an immigration law practice that helps businesses and families handle their immigration affairs. She was chair of the 41st Legislative District Democrats and was also the former Policy and Advocacy Director at OneAmerica, an immigrant rights advocacy organization. Her campaign is focused on keeping Bellevue affordable for working families, improving transit, and public safety.
Brown is running against Jared Nieuwenhuis, the marketing director for HeR Interactive, Inc. Nieuwenhuis is backed by the conservative members of the current Bellevue City Council. Brown's experience and progressive values make her the clear choice in this race.
Karol Brown is the founder of World One Law Group, an immigration law practice that helps businesses and families handle their immigration affairs. She was chair of the 41st Legislative District Democrats and was also the former Policy and Advocacy Director at OneAmerica, an immigrant rights advocacy organization. Her campaign is focused on keeping Bellevue affordable for working families, improving transit, and public safety.
Brown is running against Jared Nieuwenhuis, the marketing director for HeR Interactive, Inc. Nieuwenhuis is backed by the conservative members of the current Bellevue City Council. Brown's experience and progressive values make her the clear choice in this race.
Community leader Janice Zahn has served on the City of Bellevue Transportation Commission since 2013. Previously, she was a manager for construction projects for the Port of Seattle, where she gained experience making sustainable transportation decisions on a regional scale. Zahn is running to ensure that the Eastside grows responsibly while protecting access to affordable housing for residents. She also wants to implement a climate change policy that reflects the city's values.
Zahn is running agains Phillip Yin, who ran as a Republican for Lt. Governor last year and lost in the primary to former state Senator Cyrus Habib. Zahn has earned strong progressive support and is the best choice in this race.
Community leader Janice Zahn has served on the City of Bellevue Transportation Commission since 2013. Previously, she was a manager for construction projects for the Port of Seattle, where she gained experience making sustainable transportation decisions on a regional scale. Zahn is running to ensure that the Eastside grows responsibly while protecting access to affordable housing for residents. She also wants to implement a climate change policy that reflects the city's values.
Zahn is running agains Phillip Yin, who ran as a Republican for Lt. Governor last year and lost in the primary to former state Senator Cyrus Habib. Zahn has earned strong progressive support and is the best choice in this race.
Community leader Janice Zahn has served on the City of Bellevue Transportation Commission since 2013. Previously, she was a manager for construction projects for the Port of Seattle, where she gained experience making sustainable transportation decisions on a regional scale. Zahn is running to ensure that the Eastside grows responsibly while protecting access to affordable housing for residents. She also wants to implement a climate change policy that reflects the city's values.
Zahn is running agains Phillip Yin, who ran as a Republican for Lt. Governor last year and lost in the primary to former state Senator Cyrus Habib. Zahn has earned strong progressive support and is the best choice in this race.
Lynne Robinson is running for re-election to the Bellevue City Council, Position 6. Since joining in 2014, Robinson has prioritized supporting small businesses, increasing responsible development, and protecting the environment at the local level. She is focused on addressing the needs of Bellevue families by focusing on education, affordable housing, and human services for vulnerable community members.
Robinson is running against attorney Steven Fricke, who is running on a conservative platform against expanding options for housing the homeless in Bellevue. Because of her track record as a progressive advocate on a range of local issues, Robinson is the best choice in this race.
Lynne Robinson is running for re-election to the Bellevue City Council, Position 6. Since joining in 2014, Robinson has prioritized supporting small businesses, increasing responsible development, and protecting the environment at the local level. She is focused on addressing the needs of Bellevue families by focusing on education, affordable housing, and human services for vulnerable community members.
Robinson is running against attorney Steven Fricke, who is running on a conservative platform against expanding options for housing the homeless in Bellevue. Because of her track record as a progressive advocate on a range of local issues, Robinson is the best choice in this race.
Lynne Robinson is running for re-election to the Bellevue City Council, Position 6. Since joining in 2014, Robinson has prioritized supporting small businesses, increasing responsible development, and protecting the environment at the local level. She is focused on addressing the needs of Bellevue families by focusing on education, affordable housing, and human services for vulnerable community members.
Robinson is running against attorney Steven Fricke, who is running on a conservative platform against expanding options for housing the homeless in Bellevue. Because of her track record as a progressive advocate on a range of local issues, Robinson is the best choice in this race.
Elected in 2013, Roxanne Murphy of the Nooksack Tribe was the first Native American to join the Bellingham City Council. She has spent her first term focusing on issues of equity and the environment. Murphy has proposed a requirement for paid sick leave for Bellingham businesses, opposed the Cherry Point coal terminal, and led the resolution for supporting the Sioux tribes fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Murphy is the Youth Director for the Nooksack and serves on the Whatcom Transportation Authority.
Murphy is running against Eric Bostrom, a Trump-supporting conservative. Murphy's experience and track record on the council make her the best choice in this race.
Elected in 2013, Roxanne Murphy of the Nooksack Tribe was the first Native American to join the Bellingham City Council. She has spent her first term focusing on issues of equity and the environment. Murphy has proposed a requirement for paid sick leave for Bellingham businesses, opposed the Cherry Point coal terminal, and led the resolution for supporting the Sioux tribes fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Murphy is the Youth Director for the Nooksack and serves on the Whatcom Transportation Authority.
Murphy is running against Eric Bostrom, a Trump-supporting conservative. Murphy's experience and track record on the council make her the best choice in this race.
Elected in 2013, Roxanne Murphy of the Nooksack Tribe was the first Native American to join the Bellingham City Council. She has spent her first term focusing on issues of equity and the environment. Murphy has proposed a requirement for paid sick leave for Bellingham businesses, opposed the Cherry Point coal terminal, and led the resolution for supporting the Sioux tribes fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Murphy is the Youth Director for the Nooksack and serves on the Whatcom Transportation Authority.
Murphy is running against Eric Bostrom, a Trump-supporting conservative. Murphy's experience and track record on the council make her the best choice in this race.
Aaron Moreau-Cook is a Senior Engineering Manager at Microsoft. He is the Chair of Bothell’s Safe School Walk Routes Taskforce. Moreau-Cook is seeking reforms to housing, including increasing aging-in-place services, improving affordable housing options, securing affordable housing for workers making less than a living wage, and preventing Section 8 discrimination. If elected, he supports applying for federal and state grants to preserve forested areas, restoring wildlife habitats, implementing safe sidewalk plans, and adding bikeways to Bothell.
He is running against Thomas Agnew, who was elected to the council in 2009 and is running on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvement, bringing a Boys and Girls Club to Bothell, and the environment.
Moreau-Cook is the best choice in this race because of his broader support from progressive advocates.
Aaron Moreau-Cook is a Senior Engineering Manager at Microsoft. He is the Chair of Bothell’s Safe School Walk Routes Taskforce. Moreau-Cook is seeking reforms to housing, including increasing aging-in-place services, improving affordable housing options, securing affordable housing for workers making less than a living wage, and preventing Section 8 discrimination. If elected, he supports applying for federal and state grants to preserve forested areas, restoring wildlife habitats, implementing safe sidewalk plans, and adding bikeways to Bothell.
He is running against Thomas Agnew, who was elected to the council in 2009 and is running on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvement, bringing a Boys and Girls Club to Bothell, and the environment.
Moreau-Cook is the best choice in this race because of his broader support from progressive advocates.
Aaron Moreau-Cook is a Senior Engineering Manager at Microsoft. He is the Chair of Bothell’s Safe School Walk Routes Taskforce. Moreau-Cook is seeking reforms to housing, including increasing aging-in-place services, improving affordable housing options, securing affordable housing for workers making less than a living wage, and preventing Section 8 discrimination. If elected, he supports applying for federal and state grants to preserve forested areas, restoring wildlife habitats, implementing safe sidewalk plans, and adding bikeways to Bothell.
He is running against Thomas Agnew, who was elected to the council in 2009 and is running on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvement, bringing a Boys and Girls Club to Bothell, and the environment.
Moreau-Cook is the best choice in this race because of his broader support from progressive advocates.
Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups. She is a former nonprofit operations manager and community educator.
Her opponent, Patty Janssen, is a "law and order" candidate and volunteer with the Burien Police Department. Janssen has focused her campaign mostly on crime prevention and stronger enforcement of local ordinances on issues like loitering and panhandling.
Marx is the best choice in this race.
Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups. She is a former nonprofit operations manager and community educator.
Her opponent, Patty Janssen, is a "law and order" candidate and volunteer with the Burien Police Department. Janssen has focused her campaign mostly on crime prevention and stronger enforcement of local ordinances on issues like loitering and panhandling.
Marx is the best choice in this race.
Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups. She is a former nonprofit operations manager and community educator.
Her opponent, Patty Janssen, is a "law and order" candidate and volunteer with the Burien Police Department. Janssen has focused her campaign mostly on crime prevention and stronger enforcement of local ordinances on issues like loitering and panhandling.
Marx is the best choice in this race.
Chad Harper is the Chair of the Highline Citizens for Schools and a Des Moines Human Services Commissioner. As commissioner, he worked to increase nonprofit program support from the city. He is focused on the issues of marina redevelopment, engagement between government and citizens, and public safety.
Harper is running for City Council Position 7 against Matthew Mahoney, who is active with the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Mahoney is a business manager, US Army veteran, and Fire Commissioner for Pierce County Fire District #26. Like Harper, Mahoney is focused on funding the seawall, solving airport issues, and public safety, but overall is less progressive than Harper.
Harper is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Chad Harper is the Chair of the Highline Citizens for Schools and a Des Moines Human Services Commissioner. As commissioner, he worked to increase nonprofit program support from the city. He is focused on the issues of marina redevelopment, engagement between government and citizens, and public safety.
Harper is running for City Council Position 7 against Matthew Mahoney, who is active with the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Mahoney is a business manager, US Army veteran, and Fire Commissioner for Pierce County Fire District #26. Like Harper, Mahoney is focused on funding the seawall, solving airport issues, and public safety, but overall is less progressive than Harper.
Harper is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Chad Harper is the Chair of the Highline Citizens for Schools and a Des Moines Human Services Commissioner. As commissioner, he worked to increase nonprofit program support from the city. He is focused on the issues of marina redevelopment, engagement between government and citizens, and public safety.
Harper is running for City Council Position 7 against Matthew Mahoney, who is active with the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Mahoney is a business manager, US Army veteran, and Fire Commissioner for Pierce County Fire District #26. Like Harper, Mahoney is focused on funding the seawall, solving airport issues, and public safety, but overall is less progressive than Harper.
Harper is the clear progressive choice in this race.
City Council President Judy Tuohy is running to become the Mayor of Everett. Tuohy is the executive director of the Schack Art Center and has served on several community organizations, including the board of the Washington State Arts Alliance and the Snohomish County Tourism Board of Directors. Her campaign priorities include improving public safety, combating the opioid crisis, reducing homelessness, and creating jobs in Everett. Tuohy has earned the endorsement of Brian Sullivan, who came in a close third in the primary election, as well as many local progressive organizations.
Tuohy is running against Cassie Franklin. Franklin has worked with organizations like the Puget Sound Runaway and Homeless Youth Collaboration, the Families Matter Vision Council for United Way of Snohomish County, and the Statewide Coordinating Committee on Human Trafficking. Franklin has earned the support of some organizations like NARAL and Planned Parenthood. However, local advocates have expressed concerns about her campaign team's ties to conservative state Sen. Michael Baumgartner, who has been an outspoken opponent of marriage equality and raising the state minimum wage. This has raised doubts about her commitment to implementing progressive policies.
Tuohy has earned the most support from our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
City Council President Judy Tuohy is running to become the Mayor of Everett. Tuohy is the executive director of the Schack Art Center and has served on several community organizations, including the board of the Washington State Arts Alliance and the Snohomish County Tourism Board of Directors. Her campaign priorities include improving public safety, combating the opioid crisis, reducing homelessness, and creating jobs in Everett. Tuohy has earned the endorsement of Brian Sullivan, who came in a close third in the primary election, as well as many local progressive organizations.
Tuohy is running against Cassie Franklin. Franklin has worked with organizations like the Puget Sound Runaway and Homeless Youth Collaboration, the Families Matter Vision Council for United Way of Snohomish County, and the Statewide Coordinating Committee on Human Trafficking. Franklin has earned the support of some organizations like NARAL and Planned Parenthood. However, local advocates have expressed concerns about her campaign team's ties to conservative state Sen. Michael Baumgartner, who has been an outspoken opponent of marriage equality and raising the state minimum wage. This has raised doubts about her commitment to implementing progressive policies.
Tuohy has earned the most support from our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
City Council President Judy Tuohy is running to become the Mayor of Everett. Tuohy is the executive director of the Schack Art Center and has served on several community organizations, including the board of the Washington State Arts Alliance and the Snohomish County Tourism Board of Directors. Her campaign priorities include improving public safety, combating the opioid crisis, reducing homelessness, and creating jobs in Everett. Tuohy has earned the endorsement of Brian Sullivan, who came in a close third in the primary election, as well as many local progressive organizations.
Tuohy is running against Cassie Franklin. Franklin has worked with organizations like the Puget Sound Runaway and Homeless Youth Collaboration, the Families Matter Vision Council for United Way of Snohomish County, and the Statewide Coordinating Committee on Human Trafficking. Franklin has earned the support of some organizations like NARAL and Planned Parenthood. However, local advocates have expressed concerns about her campaign team's ties to conservative state Sen. Michael Baumgartner, who has been an outspoken opponent of marriage equality and raising the state minimum wage. This has raised doubts about her commitment to implementing progressive policies.
Tuohy has earned the most support from our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
Alex Lark is running for Position 2 against incumbent Jeff Moore. Lark has worked for Senator Patty Murray as well as former Congressman Brian Baird. Currently, Lark is an Everett Planning Commissioner and the philanthropy manager for Housing Hope, a nonprofit that provides services to help the homeless and make affordable housing a reality. Central to Lark's campaign is his desire to increase affordable housing by encouraging diverse housing stock in Everett, developing a sweat equity home ownership program, and creating a nonprofit land trust to decrease mortgage costs. He also supports expanding the embedded social worker program and fully staffing the fire department.
His opponent, Jeff Moore, has sat on the city council since 2009 and is the Everett School District Executive Finance Director. He voted yes in favor of the controversial aggressive begging ordinance, which makes panhandling a misdemeanor that could result in jail time for people experiencing homelessness. Lark is the more progressive choice in this race.
Alex Lark is running for Position 2 against incumbent Jeff Moore. Lark has worked for Senator Patty Murray as well as former Congressman Brian Baird. Currently, Lark is an Everett Planning Commissioner and the philanthropy manager for Housing Hope, a nonprofit that provides services to help the homeless and make affordable housing a reality. Central to Lark's campaign is his desire to increase affordable housing by encouraging diverse housing stock in Everett, developing a sweat equity home ownership program, and creating a nonprofit land trust to decrease mortgage costs. He also supports expanding the embedded social worker program and fully staffing the fire department.
His opponent, Jeff Moore, has sat on the city council since 2009 and is the Everett School District Executive Finance Director. He voted yes in favor of the controversial aggressive begging ordinance, which makes panhandling a misdemeanor that could result in jail time for people experiencing homelessness. Lark is the more progressive choice in this race.
Alex Lark is running for Position 2 against incumbent Jeff Moore. Lark has worked for Senator Patty Murray as well as former Congressman Brian Baird. Currently, Lark is an Everett Planning Commissioner and the philanthropy manager for Housing Hope, a nonprofit that provides services to help the homeless and make affordable housing a reality. Central to Lark's campaign is his desire to increase affordable housing by encouraging diverse housing stock in Everett, developing a sweat equity home ownership program, and creating a nonprofit land trust to decrease mortgage costs. He also supports expanding the embedded social worker program and fully staffing the fire department.
His opponent, Jeff Moore, has sat on the city council since 2009 and is the Everett School District Executive Finance Director. He voted yes in favor of the controversial aggressive begging ordinance, which makes panhandling a misdemeanor that could result in jail time for people experiencing homelessness. Lark is the more progressive choice in this race.
Jim Ferrell is running for a second term as mayor of Federal Way. A former King County Prosecutor and a Republican for 20 years, Ferrell switched parties to become a moderate Democrat in his latest run for mayor. Ferrell wants to continue the development of the Federal Way downtown core and maintain the police department (he added nine new officers to the force). Ferrell has banned homeless encampments on public property and supported cleaning sweeps via the Homeless Encampment Services Initiative.
Ferrell is running against Susan Honda. Elected in 2011, Honda currently serves on the Finance, Economic Development & Regional Affairs Committee, and is the president of women's organization Soroptimists International and incoming co-president of the local Kiwanis Club. Honda is focused on hiring a city administrator to run the day-to-day governmental needs of Federal Way.
While Ferrell is not extremely progressive, he has earned the most support from our progressive partner organizations.
Jim Ferrell is running for a second term as mayor of Federal Way. A former King County Prosecutor and a Republican for 20 years, Ferrell switched parties to become a moderate Democrat in his latest run for mayor. Ferrell wants to continue the development of the Federal Way downtown core and maintain the police department (he added nine new officers to the force). Ferrell has banned homeless encampments on public property and supported cleaning sweeps via the Homeless Encampment Services Initiative.
Ferrell is running against Susan Honda. Elected in 2011, Honda currently serves on the Finance, Economic Development & Regional Affairs Committee, and is the president of women's organization Soroptimists International and incoming co-president of the local Kiwanis Club. Honda is focused on hiring a city administrator to run the day-to-day governmental needs of Federal Way.
While Ferrell is not extremely progressive, he has earned the most support from our progressive partner organizations.
Jim Ferrell is running for a second term as mayor of Federal Way. A former King County Prosecutor and a Republican for 20 years, Ferrell switched parties to become a moderate Democrat in his latest run for mayor. Ferrell wants to continue the development of the Federal Way downtown core and maintain the police department (he added nine new officers to the force). Ferrell has banned homeless encampments on public property and supported cleaning sweeps via the Homeless Encampment Services Initiative.
Ferrell is running against Susan Honda. Elected in 2011, Honda currently serves on the Finance, Economic Development & Regional Affairs Committee, and is the president of women's organization Soroptimists International and incoming co-president of the local Kiwanis Club. Honda is focused on hiring a city administrator to run the day-to-day governmental needs of Federal Way.
While Ferrell is not extremely progressive, he has earned the most support from our progressive partner organizations.
Jesse Johnson is an excellent progressive candidate running for Federal Way City Council Position 2. Johnson works as an education and post-secondary mentor, especially for men of color, in his role as Family and Community Engagement Specialist in South King County. He has also worked on the College Access Now Americorps team, as a Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Washington, and on President Obama and Congressman Adam Smith's campaigns. Johnson's platform comprehensively addresses issues of crime, restorative justice, and education. He seeks to tackle crime systemically by creating programs targeting violence and providing wrap-around youth services that address mental health and trauma, and wants to retain local graduates through career ladder programs with local businesses.
Johnson is running against incumbent Republican Bob Celski. Johnson is the best choice in this race.
Jesse Johnson is an excellent progressive candidate running for Federal Way City Council Position 2. Johnson works as an education and post-secondary mentor, especially for men of color, in his role as Family and Community Engagement Specialist in South King County. He has also worked on the College Access Now Americorps team, as a Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Washington, and on President Obama and Congressman Adam Smith's campaigns. Johnson's platform comprehensively addresses issues of crime, restorative justice, and education. He seeks to tackle crime systemically by creating programs targeting violence and providing wrap-around youth services that address mental health and trauma, and wants to retain local graduates through career ladder programs with local businesses.
Johnson is running against incumbent Republican Bob Celski. Johnson is the best choice in this race.
Jesse Johnson is an excellent progressive candidate running for Federal Way City Council Position 2. Johnson works as an education and post-secondary mentor, especially for men of color, in his role as Family and Community Engagement Specialist in South King County. He has also worked on the College Access Now Americorps team, as a Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Washington, and on President Obama and Congressman Adam Smith's campaigns. Johnson's platform comprehensively addresses issues of crime, restorative justice, and education. He seeks to tackle crime systemically by creating programs targeting violence and providing wrap-around youth services that address mental health and trauma, and wants to retain local graduates through career ladder programs with local businesses.
Johnson is running against incumbent Republican Bob Celski. Johnson is the best choice in this race.
Roger Flygare owns two court reporting agencies and is a U.S. Army veteran. He is a member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Washington Business, the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking, and the past President and Commanding General of the Association of Washington Generals. His campaign is prioritizing public safety and economic development. Flygare would support the local moratorium on multi-family housing until the number of single family homes is roughly equal to the number of multi-family homes, as he states it puts an undue burden on social services and schools.
He is running against Republican Martin Moore, who has switched parties and supported Democratic and Republican leaders and initiatives over the years. Moore's campaign has prioritized public safety, bringing tech jobs to Federal Way, fighting a B&O tax, and transparent government.
Flygare is the best choice in this race.
Roger Flygare owns two court reporting agencies and is a U.S. Army veteran. He is a member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Washington Business, the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking, and the past President and Commanding General of the Association of Washington Generals. His campaign is prioritizing public safety and economic development. Flygare would support the local moratorium on multi-family housing until the number of single family homes is roughly equal to the number of multi-family homes, as he states it puts an undue burden on social services and schools.
He is running against Republican Martin Moore, who has switched parties and supported Democratic and Republican leaders and initiatives over the years. Moore's campaign has prioritized public safety, bringing tech jobs to Federal Way, fighting a B&O tax, and transparent government.
Flygare is the best choice in this race.
Roger Flygare owns two court reporting agencies and is a U.S. Army veteran. He is a member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Washington Business, the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking, and the past President and Commanding General of the Association of Washington Generals. His campaign is prioritizing public safety and economic development. Flygare would support the local moratorium on multi-family housing until the number of single family homes is roughly equal to the number of multi-family homes, as he states it puts an undue burden on social services and schools.
He is running against Republican Martin Moore, who has switched parties and supported Democratic and Republican leaders and initiatives over the years. Moore's campaign has prioritized public safety, bringing tech jobs to Federal Way, fighting a B&O tax, and transparent government.
Flygare is the best choice in this race.
Satwinder Kaur is an IT professional and a former Kent City Council executive assistant. Kaur has been deeply involved with local community organizations, including serving as chair of the Kent Cultural Communities Board, steward of Green Kent Parks, member of the Kent International Festival Steering Committee, board member of the Kent Historical Society, and member of Living Well Kent. Her platform includes ensuring safe neighborhoods, fiscal transparency, traffic reduction, and making the police force more diverse.
Kaur is facing libertarian Paul Addis, an army veteran and a senior business analyst at Alaska Airlines. Kaur is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Satwinder Kaur is an IT professional and a former Kent City Council executive assistant. Kaur has been deeply involved with local community organizations, including serving as chair of the Kent Cultural Communities Board, steward of Green Kent Parks, member of the Kent International Festival Steering Committee, board member of the Kent Historical Society, and member of Living Well Kent. Her platform includes ensuring safe neighborhoods, fiscal transparency, traffic reduction, and making the police force more diverse.
Kaur is facing libertarian Paul Addis, an army veteran and a senior business analyst at Alaska Airlines. Kaur is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Satwinder Kaur is an IT professional and a former Kent City Council executive assistant. Kaur has been deeply involved with local community organizations, including serving as chair of the Kent Cultural Communities Board, steward of Green Kent Parks, member of the Kent International Festival Steering Committee, board member of the Kent Historical Society, and member of Living Well Kent. Her platform includes ensuring safe neighborhoods, fiscal transparency, traffic reduction, and making the police force more diverse.
Kaur is facing libertarian Paul Addis, an army veteran and a senior business analyst at Alaska Airlines. Kaur is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Tye Whitfield has a long history of civic activism and serving our community. She was the chair of the Puget Sound Service District, a Parks and Recreation commissioner, and helped create community events like Taste of Kent. Whitfield is also a small business owner who is running to bring more jobs to Kent and keep it a great place to raise a family.
Whitfield is running against conservative-leaning former PTSA president Toni Troutner. Troutner has served as the commissioner of the Civil Service Commission of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and a member of Drug Free Coalition, among other community service organizations. Whitfield is the best choice in this race.
Tye Whitfield has a long history of civic activism and serving our community. She was the chair of the Puget Sound Service District, a Parks and Recreation commissioner, and helped create community events like Taste of Kent. Whitfield is also a small business owner who is running to bring more jobs to Kent and keep it a great place to raise a family.
Whitfield is running against conservative-leaning former PTSA president Toni Troutner. Troutner has served as the commissioner of the Civil Service Commission of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and a member of Drug Free Coalition, among other community service organizations. Whitfield is the best choice in this race.
Tye Whitfield has a long history of civic activism and serving our community. She was the chair of the Puget Sound Service District, a Parks and Recreation commissioner, and helped create community events like Taste of Kent. Whitfield is also a small business owner who is running to bring more jobs to Kent and keep it a great place to raise a family.
Whitfield is running against conservative-leaning former PTSA president Toni Troutner. Troutner has served as the commissioner of the Civil Service Commission of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and a member of Drug Free Coalition, among other community service organizations. Whitfield is the best choice in this race.
Penny Sweet is running unopposed for Kirkland City Council Position 3. She has served on the council since 2010 and serves in the community on the Board of Directors of the Kirkland Downtown Association. Sweet is also the co-founder of Celebrate Kirkland. She is focused on continuing Kirkland's economic successes through the redevelopment at Totem Lake and making the city more inclusive and welcoming.
Penny Sweet is running unopposed for Kirkland City Council Position 3. She has served on the council since 2010 and serves in the community on the Board of Directors of the Kirkland Downtown Association. Sweet is also the co-founder of Celebrate Kirkland. She is focused on continuing Kirkland's economic successes through the redevelopment at Totem Lake and making the city more inclusive and welcoming.
Penny Sweet is running unopposed for Kirkland City Council Position 3. She has served on the council since 2010 and serves in the community on the Board of Directors of the Kirkland Downtown Association. Sweet is also the co-founder of Celebrate Kirkland. She is focused on continuing Kirkland's economic successes through the redevelopment at Totem Lake and making the city more inclusive and welcoming.
Joy Langley is the Executive Director for Cultural Access Washington, a nonprofit that seeks to increase funding and access to cultural institutions like the Pacific Science Center and the Seattle Art Museum. She is also the Community Relations Chair of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Langley is aiming to reform the city budget, manage residential growth, and add parking to the town center.
She is running against Tom Acker, whose campaign is largely centered around opposing more transit options. Langley is the better choice in this race.
Joy Langley is the Executive Director for Cultural Access Washington, a nonprofit that seeks to increase funding and access to cultural institutions like the Pacific Science Center and the Seattle Art Museum. She is also the Community Relations Chair of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Langley is aiming to reform the city budget, manage residential growth, and add parking to the town center.
She is running against Tom Acker, whose campaign is largely centered around opposing more transit options. Langley is the better choice in this race.
Joy Langley is the Executive Director for Cultural Access Washington, a nonprofit that seeks to increase funding and access to cultural institutions like the Pacific Science Center and the Seattle Art Museum. She is also the Community Relations Chair of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Langley is aiming to reform the city budget, manage residential growth, and add parking to the town center.
She is running against Tom Acker, whose campaign is largely centered around opposing more transit options. Langley is the better choice in this race.
Benson Wong has served one term on the city council and is seeking re-election in 2017. In his first term, Wong worked on Mercer Island's library renovation and worked to identify and fix the city's water contamination issues. He is running on a platform of mitigating mobility issues due to light rail construction, keeping the budget balanced, and improving the Town Center.
Benson Wong has served one term on the city council and is seeking re-election in 2017. In his first term, Wong worked on Mercer Island's library renovation and worked to identify and fix the city's water contamination issues. He is running on a platform of mitigating mobility issues due to light rail construction, keeping the budget balanced, and improving the Town Center.
Benson Wong has served one term on the city council and is seeking re-election in 2017. In his first term, Wong worked on Mercer Island's library renovation and worked to identify and fix the city's water contamination issues. He is running on a platform of mitigating mobility issues due to light rail construction, keeping the budget balanced, and improving the Town Center.
Community activist Renata Rollins brings an impressive progressive resume of local service to the race. Rollins is the co-founder of Just Housing, a homeless civil rights action group, and has served as an Olympia Downtown Ambassador and past president of Partners in Prevention Education. If elected, Rollins will focus on increasing mass transit access, improving community-police relations and police accountability, and protecting Olympia's water.
Rollins is running against real estate agent and incumbent Jeannine Roe. Roe created Olympia's Downtown Ambassador and Clean Team programs for Olympia, which are tasked with providing cleaning, mediation, and hospitality ambassadors to the area. As councilmember, she has been very active on downtown issues; she voted yes on building public bathrooms downtown to alleviate tension between downtown businesses and the homeless community.
Rollins is the better choice in this race because of her strong support from our progressive partners.
Community activist Renata Rollins brings an impressive progressive resume of local service to the race. Rollins is the co-founder of Just Housing, a homeless civil rights action group, and has served as an Olympia Downtown Ambassador and past president of Partners in Prevention Education. If elected, Rollins will focus on increasing mass transit access, improving community-police relations and police accountability, and protecting Olympia's water.
Rollins is running against real estate agent and incumbent Jeannine Roe. Roe created Olympia's Downtown Ambassador and Clean Team programs for Olympia, which are tasked with providing cleaning, mediation, and hospitality ambassadors to the area. As councilmember, she has been very active on downtown issues; she voted yes on building public bathrooms downtown to alleviate tension between downtown businesses and the homeless community.
Rollins is the better choice in this race because of her strong support from our progressive partners.
Community activist Renata Rollins brings an impressive progressive resume of local service to the race. Rollins is the co-founder of Just Housing, a homeless civil rights action group, and has served as an Olympia Downtown Ambassador and past president of Partners in Prevention Education. If elected, Rollins will focus on increasing mass transit access, improving community-police relations and police accountability, and protecting Olympia's water.
Rollins is running against real estate agent and incumbent Jeannine Roe. Roe created Olympia's Downtown Ambassador and Clean Team programs for Olympia, which are tasked with providing cleaning, mediation, and hospitality ambassadors to the area. As councilmember, she has been very active on downtown issues; she voted yes on building public bathrooms downtown to alleviate tension between downtown businesses and the homeless community.
Rollins is the better choice in this race because of her strong support from our progressive partners.
Jami Smith is the daughter of a Jamaican immigrant who brings her 18 years of marketing and operations experience to her campaign for Renton City Council. Smith's top priorities are economic: filling vacant downtown storefronts with live/work spaces, increasing the skilled labor workforce, and creating affordable housing mandates for new development. She also serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force for the city and is a member of the City of Renton Planning Commission.
Jami Smith is the daughter of a Jamaican immigrant who brings her 18 years of marketing and operations experience to her campaign for Renton City Council. Smith's top priorities are economic: filling vacant downtown storefronts with live/work spaces, increasing the skilled labor workforce, and creating affordable housing mandates for new development. She also serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force for the city and is a member of the City of Renton Planning Commission.
Jami Smith is the daughter of a Jamaican immigrant who brings her 18 years of marketing and operations experience to her campaign for Renton City Council. Smith's top priorities are economic: filling vacant downtown storefronts with live/work spaces, increasing the skilled labor workforce, and creating affordable housing mandates for new development. She also serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force for the city and is a member of the City of Renton Planning Commission.
Appointed to the city council in 2014, incumbent Ruth Pérez is the first Hispanic councilmember in Renton. As chair of the Transportation Committee, Perez is focused on inclusive transit options, education, safe communities, and attracting more jobs to Renton. She has been a champion for communities of color and immigrant community members.
Appointed to the city council in 2014, incumbent Ruth Pérez is the first Hispanic councilmember in Renton. As chair of the Transportation Committee, Perez is focused on inclusive transit options, education, safe communities, and attracting more jobs to Renton. She has been a champion for communities of color and immigrant community members.
Appointed to the city council in 2014, incumbent Ruth Pérez is the first Hispanic councilmember in Renton. As chair of the Transportation Committee, Perez is focused on inclusive transit options, education, safe communities, and attracting more jobs to Renton. She has been a champion for communities of color and immigrant community members.
Rituja Indapure is a Senior Analyst at Costco. She has served in the community as Treasurer at Challenger Elementary, co-president of the Beaver Lake PTSA, and a United Way volunteer. Indapure is seeking cost-effective transportation solutions and sustainable growth that protects parks and the environment. She also seeks ways to improve emergency response times, specifically services deployed in natural disasters, and to decrease language barriers between the police department and the community.
Indapure is running against conservative Chris Ross. We recommend Indapure in this race.
Rituja Indapure is a Senior Analyst at Costco. She has served in the community as Treasurer at Challenger Elementary, co-president of the Beaver Lake PTSA, and a United Way volunteer. Indapure is seeking cost-effective transportation solutions and sustainable growth that protects parks and the environment. She also seeks ways to improve emergency response times, specifically services deployed in natural disasters, and to decrease language barriers between the police department and the community.
Indapure is running against conservative Chris Ross. We recommend Indapure in this race.
Rituja Indapure is a Senior Analyst at Costco. She has served in the community as Treasurer at Challenger Elementary, co-president of the Beaver Lake PTSA, and a United Way volunteer. Indapure is seeking cost-effective transportation solutions and sustainable growth that protects parks and the environment. She also seeks ways to improve emergency response times, specifically services deployed in natural disasters, and to decrease language barriers between the police department and the community.
Indapure is running against conservative Chris Ross. We recommend Indapure in this race.
Pam Stuart is a Senior Manager in Customer and Partner Advocacy at Microsoft. Her campaign priorities include balancing growth with environmental sustainability, investing in parks and senior services, and improving transportation options to reduce traffic.
As city council member, she would support buying and preserving wetlands and green spaces, creating a standing Health and Human Services Commission, keeping teens engaged and supported with targeted programs, and holding developers accountable for building infrastructure to support increased density. She is running against Republican John Robinson. Stuart is the best choice in this race.
Pam Stuart is a Senior Manager in Customer and Partner Advocacy at Microsoft. Her campaign priorities include balancing growth with environmental sustainability, investing in parks and senior services, and improving transportation options to reduce traffic.
As city council member, she would support buying and preserving wetlands and green spaces, creating a standing Health and Human Services Commission, keeping teens engaged and supported with targeted programs, and holding developers accountable for building infrastructure to support increased density. She is running against Republican John Robinson. Stuart is the best choice in this race.
Pam Stuart is a Senior Manager in Customer and Partner Advocacy at Microsoft. Her campaign priorities include balancing growth with environmental sustainability, investing in parks and senior services, and improving transportation options to reduce traffic.
As city council member, she would support buying and preserving wetlands and green spaces, creating a standing Health and Human Services Commission, keeping teens engaged and supported with targeted programs, and holding developers accountable for building infrastructure to support increased density. She is running against Republican John Robinson. Stuart is the best choice in this race.
Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C. Holmes is a critic of the war on drugs–he dismissed all pending marijuana possession cases when he took office and sponsored Initiative 502, which legalized and regulated marijuana use in the state. Holmes has also stood for police reform as a member of a police civilian oversight board and advocated for gun safety as a founding member of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. He also lowered the misdemeanor sentence to 364 days to avoid the potential for federal deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Holmes is running against Scott Lindsay, the former public safety advisor and special assistant for police reform for Mayor Ed Murray. Lindsay is an architect of the city's "9 1/2 Blocks" plan, which aimed to reduce crime and stop the "open-air drug markets" downtown. He is aiming to reduce low-level crime by implementing drug addiction treatment programs and piloting the country's first safe consumption program.
We recommend Holmes because of his track record and support from progressive partners.
Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C. Holmes is a critic of the war on drugs–he dismissed all pending marijuana possession cases when he took office and sponsored Initiative 502, which legalized and regulated marijuana use in the state. Holmes has also stood for police reform as a member of a police civilian oversight board and advocated for gun safety as a founding member of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. He also lowered the misdemeanor sentence to 364 days to avoid the potential for federal deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Holmes is running against Scott Lindsay, the former public safety advisor and special assistant for police reform for Mayor Ed Murray. Lindsay is an architect of the city's "9 1/2 Blocks" plan, which aimed to reduce crime and stop the "open-air drug markets" downtown. He is aiming to reduce low-level crime by implementing drug addiction treatment programs and piloting the country's first safe consumption program.
We recommend Holmes because of his track record and support from progressive partners.
Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C. Holmes is a critic of the war on drugs–he dismissed all pending marijuana possession cases when he took office and sponsored Initiative 502, which legalized and regulated marijuana use in the state. Holmes has also stood for police reform as a member of a police civilian oversight board and advocated for gun safety as a founding member of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. He also lowered the misdemeanor sentence to 364 days to avoid the potential for federal deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Holmes is running against Scott Lindsay, the former public safety advisor and special assistant for police reform for Mayor Ed Murray. Lindsay is an architect of the city's "9 1/2 Blocks" plan, which aimed to reduce crime and stop the "open-air drug markets" downtown. He is aiming to reduce low-level crime by implementing drug addiction treatment programs and piloting the country's first safe consumption program.
We recommend Holmes because of his track record and support from progressive partners.
Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member. She was a leader in the statewide campaign to raise the minimum wage in 2016 and has also worked to expand health care access and promote environmental justice. She is running for city council to improve housing affordability and support working people. Her experience advocating at the state and local level has given her an impressive depth of knowledge about both policy details and the legislative process.
Mosqueda is running against Jon Grant, the former Director of the Seattle Tenants’ Union. He is prioritizing housing affordability and is emphasizing a grassroots approach to campaigning and policy development. Grant is running as a Democratic Socialist with a very bold platform. Although Grant earned the endorsement of The Stranger newspaper, several editorial board members wrote a strong dissent in support of Mosqueda.
Mosqueda is the best choice for Seattle City Council Position 8 because of her extensive track record implementing paid family leave, fighting for living wages, and securing health care for all.
Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member. She was a leader in the statewide campaign to raise the minimum wage in 2016 and has also worked to expand health care access and promote environmental justice. She is running for city council to improve housing affordability and support working people. Her experience advocating at the state and local level has given her an impressive depth of knowledge about both policy details and the legislative process.
Mosqueda is running against Jon Grant, the former Director of the Seattle Tenants’ Union. He is prioritizing housing affordability and is emphasizing a grassroots approach to campaigning and policy development. Grant is running as a Democratic Socialist with a very bold platform. Although Grant earned the endorsement of The Stranger newspaper, several editorial board members wrote a strong dissent in support of Mosqueda.
Mosqueda is the best choice for Seattle City Council Position 8 because of her extensive track record implementing paid family leave, fighting for living wages, and securing health care for all.
Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member. She was a leader in the statewide campaign to raise the minimum wage in 2016 and has also worked to expand health care access and promote environmental justice. She is running for city council to improve housing affordability and support working people. Her experience advocating at the state and local level has given her an impressive depth of knowledge about both policy details and the legislative process.
Mosqueda is running against Jon Grant, the former Director of the Seattle Tenants’ Union. He is prioritizing housing affordability and is emphasizing a grassroots approach to campaigning and policy development. Grant is running as a Democratic Socialist with a very bold platform. Although Grant earned the endorsement of The Stranger newspaper, several editorial board members wrote a strong dissent in support of Mosqueda.
Mosqueda is the best choice for Seattle City Council Position 8 because of her extensive track record implementing paid family leave, fighting for living wages, and securing health care for all.
Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization. She supports police reform for bias-free and just policing, paid parental and family leave for all workers, and supports much of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) for more equitable housing policy and as a part of the solution to homelessness in the city. If reelected, González wants to create a legal defense fund for immigrants and to fix our city's upside-down tax code. She is running against challenger and small business owner Pat Murakami who is not running as progressive of a campaign. González is the clear choice in this race.
Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization. She supports police reform for bias-free and just policing, paid parental and family leave for all workers, and supports much of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) for more equitable housing policy and as a part of the solution to homelessness in the city. If reelected, González wants to create a legal defense fund for immigrants and to fix our city's upside-down tax code. She is running against challenger and small business owner Pat Murakami who is not running as progressive of a campaign. González is the clear choice in this race.
Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization. She supports police reform for bias-free and just policing, paid parental and family leave for all workers, and supports much of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) for more equitable housing policy and as a part of the solution to homelessness in the city. If reelected, González wants to create a legal defense fund for immigrants and to fix our city's upside-down tax code. She is running against challenger and small business owner Pat Murakami who is not running as progressive of a campaign. González is the clear choice in this race.
Community activist Jin-Ah Kim is running for Shoreline City Council, Position 1. As a recovered survivor of opioid addiction, Kim has dedicated herself to helping people who struggle with homelessness and drug addiction. Kim is a precinct committee officer with 32nd District Democrats. As a candidate, she is focused on ensuring Shoreline's financial stability, building the city's ability to provide services to underserved populations, and mitigating changes brought by light rail and Point Wells development.
Kim is running against Shoreline City Council incumbent Keith McGlashan, who has served on the council since 2005. McGlashan supported World Refugee Day and more recently joined the unanimous vote of making Shoreline a safe and welcoming city. He is a member of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Local Officials Committee (GLBLO), and has served on various community organizations like Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, King County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, and the National League of Cities, Community and Economic Development Committee.
Because of her support from our progressive partners, we think Jin-Ah Kim is the better choice in this race.
Community activist Jin-Ah Kim is running for Shoreline City Council, Position 1. As a recovered survivor of opioid addiction, Kim has dedicated herself to helping people who struggle with homelessness and drug addiction. Kim is a precinct committee officer with 32nd District Democrats. As a candidate, she is focused on ensuring Shoreline's financial stability, building the city's ability to provide services to underserved populations, and mitigating changes brought by light rail and Point Wells development.
Kim is running against Shoreline City Council incumbent Keith McGlashan, who has served on the council since 2005. McGlashan supported World Refugee Day and more recently joined the unanimous vote of making Shoreline a safe and welcoming city. He is a member of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Local Officials Committee (GLBLO), and has served on various community organizations like Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, King County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, and the National League of Cities, Community and Economic Development Committee.
Because of her support from our progressive partners, we think Jin-Ah Kim is the better choice in this race.
Community activist Jin-Ah Kim is running for Shoreline City Council, Position 1. As a recovered survivor of opioid addiction, Kim has dedicated herself to helping people who struggle with homelessness and drug addiction. Kim is a precinct committee officer with 32nd District Democrats. As a candidate, she is focused on ensuring Shoreline's financial stability, building the city's ability to provide services to underserved populations, and mitigating changes brought by light rail and Point Wells development.
Kim is running against Shoreline City Council incumbent Keith McGlashan, who has served on the council since 2005. McGlashan supported World Refugee Day and more recently joined the unanimous vote of making Shoreline a safe and welcoming city. He is a member of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Local Officials Committee (GLBLO), and has served on various community organizations like Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, King County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, and the National League of Cities, Community and Economic Development Committee.
Because of her support from our progressive partners, we think Jin-Ah Kim is the better choice in this race.
Will Hall is running unopposed for Shoreline City Council, Position 3. First elected to the council in 2009, Hall has held several city and regional positions such as deputy mayor and planning commissioner. Hall is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities and on the Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board. His priorities on the council include sustainability, transportation, and careful development.
Will Hall is running unopposed for Shoreline City Council, Position 3. First elected to the council in 2009, Hall has held several city and regional positions such as deputy mayor and planning commissioner. Hall is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities and on the Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board. His priorities on the council include sustainability, transportation, and careful development.
Will Hall is running unopposed for Shoreline City Council, Position 3. First elected to the council in 2009, Hall has held several city and regional positions such as deputy mayor and planning commissioner. Hall is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities and on the Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board. His priorities on the council include sustainability, transportation, and careful development.
Mayor Chris Roberts is running unopposed for Position 7. He was elected mayor by his fellow councilmembers in 2016 after serving on the council since 2010. A member of the Choctaw Nation, Roberts has pushed for inclusive policies in local government and in the city itself. Last year, Roberts wrote a letter declaring that Shoreline would stand against deportation and discrimination and asked other mayors in the region to sign on as well. Roberts is seeking a regional approach to Shoreline's homelessness issues, and is focusing on affordable housing and transportation in the upcoming years.
Mayor Chris Roberts is running unopposed for Position 7. He was elected mayor by his fellow councilmembers in 2016 after serving on the council since 2010. A member of the Choctaw Nation, Roberts has pushed for inclusive policies in local government and in the city itself. Last year, Roberts wrote a letter declaring that Shoreline would stand against deportation and discrimination and asked other mayors in the region to sign on as well. Roberts is seeking a regional approach to Shoreline's homelessness issues, and is focusing on affordable housing and transportation in the upcoming years.
Mayor Chris Roberts is running unopposed for Position 7. He was elected mayor by his fellow councilmembers in 2016 after serving on the council since 2010. A member of the Choctaw Nation, Roberts has pushed for inclusive policies in local government and in the city itself. Last year, Roberts wrote a letter declaring that Shoreline would stand against deportation and discrimination and asked other mayors in the region to sign on as well. Roberts is seeking a regional approach to Shoreline's homelessness issues, and is focusing on affordable housing and transportation in the upcoming years.
Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department. She currently works as a Legislative Aide for state Senator Andy Billig and is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks.
Burke is running against Tim Benn, a conservative anti-labor union activist. Burke is the best choice in this race and has earned the most endorsements from our progressive partners.
Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department. She currently works as a Legislative Aide for state Senator Andy Billig and is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks.
Burke is running against Tim Benn, a conservative anti-labor union activist. Burke is the best choice in this race and has earned the most endorsements from our progressive partners.
Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department. She currently works as a Legislative Aide for state Senator Andy Billig and is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks.
Burke is running against Tim Benn, a conservative anti-labor union activist. Burke is the best choice in this race and has earned the most endorsements from our progressive partners.
Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center for Justice in Spokane, and has recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane.
Beggs is running against Andy Dunau, a nonprofit executive director and a moderate who is prioritizing improving infrastructure. Beggs is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center for Justice in Spokane, and has recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane.
Beggs is running against Andy Dunau, a nonprofit executive director and a moderate who is prioritizing improving infrastructure. Beggs is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center for Justice in Spokane, and has recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane.
Beggs is running against Andy Dunau, a nonprofit executive director and a moderate who is prioritizing improving infrastructure. Beggs is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March. Beem supports full education funding, increasing affordable housing options, establishing an ethics commission in city hall, and incentivizing clean energy industries to open in Spokane Valley to create sustainable green jobs.
Beem is running against conservative Pamela Haley. Haley is focusing on bettering roads and economic development. Beem is the best choice in this race.
Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March. Beem supports full education funding, increasing affordable housing options, establishing an ethics commission in city hall, and incentivizing clean energy industries to open in Spokane Valley to create sustainable green jobs.
Beem is running against conservative Pamela Haley. Haley is focusing on bettering roads and economic development. Beem is the best choice in this race.
Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March. Beem supports full education funding, increasing affordable housing options, establishing an ethics commission in city hall, and incentivizing clean energy industries to open in Spokane Valley to create sustainable green jobs.
Beem is running against conservative Pamela Haley. Haley is focusing on bettering roads and economic development. Beem is the best choice in this race.
Catherine Ushka is the president of the Tacoma School Board and is running for the Tacoma City Council District 4 seat. Ushka has served in the U.S. Navy, and as Vice President of the Tacoma Charter Review, Commissioner for the City of Tacoma Human Services Commission, and on the Executive Team and Steering Committee for the Eastside Community Center. Her campaign is focused on public safety, housing, and sustainable career paths. She advocated against State Initiative 1515, which would repeal non-discrimination protections for transgender people in housing, employment, and schools.
Her opponent, real estate developer Kevin Grossman, is a former Shoreline City Councilmember and former Vice Chair of the Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board. His longtime work in affordable housing has put increasing housing density, neighborhood involvement, and supporting small business at the center of his campaign.
Because of her greater support from local progressive organizations, Ushka is the best choice in this race.
Catherine Ushka is the president of the Tacoma School Board and is running for the Tacoma City Council District 4 seat. Ushka has served in the U.S. Navy, and as Vice President of the Tacoma Charter Review, Commissioner for the City of Tacoma Human Services Commission, and on the Executive Team and Steering Committee for the Eastside Community Center. Her campaign is focused on public safety, housing, and sustainable career paths. She advocated against State Initiative 1515, which would repeal non-discrimination protections for transgender people in housing, employment, and schools.
Her opponent, real estate developer Kevin Grossman, is a former Shoreline City Councilmember and former Vice Chair of the Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board. His longtime work in affordable housing has put increasing housing density, neighborhood involvement, and supporting small business at the center of his campaign.
Because of her greater support from local progressive organizations, Ushka is the best choice in this race.
Catherine Ushka is the president of the Tacoma School Board and is running for the Tacoma City Council District 4 seat. Ushka has served in the U.S. Navy, and as Vice President of the Tacoma Charter Review, Commissioner for the City of Tacoma Human Services Commission, and on the Executive Team and Steering Committee for the Eastside Community Center. Her campaign is focused on public safety, housing, and sustainable career paths. She advocated against State Initiative 1515, which would repeal non-discrimination protections for transgender people in housing, employment, and schools.
Her opponent, real estate developer Kevin Grossman, is a former Shoreline City Councilmember and former Vice Chair of the Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board. His longtime work in affordable housing has put increasing housing density, neighborhood involvement, and supporting small business at the center of his campaign.
Because of her greater support from local progressive organizations, Ushka is the best choice in this race.
Community leader Chris Beale is running for Tacoma City Council Position 5. Beale is Chair of the Planning Commission and has also served as Vice Chair of the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council, as a member of Pierce County Transit’s Citizen Advisory Council, and as Board President of the local non-profit ForeverGreen Trails. Beale is advocating for more affordable housing, storm water quality maintenance, support for Safe Routes to Schools, the Neighborhood Councils, and equitable road improvements. He aims to give specific attention to South Tacoma to "address historic inequality of public investments."
Beale is running against Brian Arnold, a conservative insurance company owner and board member of the South Tacoma Business District. Arnold's campaign is focused on increased policing and community safety. Beale is the best choice in this race.
Community leader Chris Beale is running for Tacoma City Council Position 5. Beale is Chair of the Planning Commission and has also served as Vice Chair of the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council, as a member of Pierce County Transit’s Citizen Advisory Council, and as Board President of the local non-profit ForeverGreen Trails. Beale is advocating for more affordable housing, storm water quality maintenance, support for Safe Routes to Schools, the Neighborhood Councils, and equitable road improvements. He aims to give specific attention to South Tacoma to "address historic inequality of public investments."
Beale is running against Brian Arnold, a conservative insurance company owner and board member of the South Tacoma Business District. Arnold's campaign is focused on increased policing and community safety. Beale is the best choice in this race.
Community leader Chris Beale is running for Tacoma City Council Position 5. Beale is Chair of the Planning Commission and has also served as Vice Chair of the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council, as a member of Pierce County Transit’s Citizen Advisory Council, and as Board President of the local non-profit ForeverGreen Trails. Beale is advocating for more affordable housing, storm water quality maintenance, support for Safe Routes to Schools, the Neighborhood Councils, and equitable road improvements. He aims to give specific attention to South Tacoma to "address historic inequality of public investments."
Beale is running against Brian Arnold, a conservative insurance company owner and board member of the South Tacoma Business District. Arnold's campaign is focused on increased policing and community safety. Beale is the best choice in this race.
Victoria Woodards was a member of the Tacoma City Council for 7 years and resigned her seat to run for mayor late last year. She is a U.S. army veteran and president of the Tacoma Urban League, an organization that supports the local African American community. She is focused on building responsible budgets, supporting local businesses, and creating a lasting solution to the homelessness and mental health crisis. Woodards wants to increase funding for public safety and bring more living-wage jobs to Tacoma while prioritizing affordability for current residents.
Woodards is running against progressive Jim Merritt, who lost to Mayor Strickland in a previous run in 2009. Merritt is an architect and board member of the Northend Neighborhood Council. He has advocated for sustainability initiatives for the city like implementing the use of geothermal energy and wants to improve transit in Tacoma.
Woodards is the best choice in this race because of her experience, knowledge of policy issues, and her broader support from our progressive partner organizations.
Victoria Woodards was a member of the Tacoma City Council for 7 years and resigned her seat to run for mayor late last year. She is a U.S. army veteran and president of the Tacoma Urban League, an organization that supports the local African American community. She is focused on building responsible budgets, supporting local businesses, and creating a lasting solution to the homelessness and mental health crisis. Woodards wants to increase funding for public safety and bring more living-wage jobs to Tacoma while prioritizing affordability for current residents.
Woodards is running against progressive Jim Merritt, who lost to Mayor Strickland in a previous run in 2009. Merritt is an architect and board member of the Northend Neighborhood Council. He has advocated for sustainability initiatives for the city like implementing the use of geothermal energy and wants to improve transit in Tacoma.
Woodards is the best choice in this race because of her experience, knowledge of policy issues, and her broader support from our progressive partner organizations.
Victoria Woodards was a member of the Tacoma City Council for 7 years and resigned her seat to run for mayor late last year. She is a U.S. army veteran and president of the Tacoma Urban League, an organization that supports the local African American community. She is focused on building responsible budgets, supporting local businesses, and creating a lasting solution to the homelessness and mental health crisis. Woodards wants to increase funding for public safety and bring more living-wage jobs to Tacoma while prioritizing affordability for current residents.
Woodards is running against progressive Jim Merritt, who lost to Mayor Strickland in a previous run in 2009. Merritt is an architect and board member of the Northend Neighborhood Council. He has advocated for sustainability initiatives for the city like implementing the use of geothermal energy and wants to improve transit in Tacoma.
Woodards is the best choice in this race because of her experience, knowledge of policy issues, and her broader support from our progressive partner organizations.
Lillian Hunter is a teacher at Lincoln High School who has garnered support from both sides of the aisle. Her family immigrated to Tacoma from Denmark. Hunter has served two terms on the local library board and was appointed by the Governor to serve as a Trustee for Bates Technical College. If elected, she would focus on collaborative efforts to reduce homelessness, community policing and liaison programs, job training services, and equitable infrastructure development that protects the environment.
Lillian Hunter is a teacher at Lincoln High School who has garnered support from both sides of the aisle. Her family immigrated to Tacoma from Denmark. Hunter has served two terms on the local library board and was appointed by the Governor to serve as a Trustee for Bates Technical College. If elected, she would focus on collaborative efforts to reduce homelessness, community policing and liaison programs, job training services, and equitable infrastructure development that protects the environment.
Lillian Hunter is a teacher at Lincoln High School who has garnered support from both sides of the aisle. Her family immigrated to Tacoma from Denmark. Hunter has served two terms on the local library board and was appointed by the Governor to serve as a Trustee for Bates Technical College. If elected, she would focus on collaborative efforts to reduce homelessness, community policing and liaison programs, job training services, and equitable infrastructure development that protects the environment.
Meredith Neal is running for Tacoma City Council Position 6. She has served on the YWCA Pierce County Board, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission, and the Forterra Regional Leadership Council. Neal is prioritizing both revitalization of the local economy and the environment. She is focused on increasing living wage job opportunities, incentivizing affordable housing development, upgrading Tacoma's stormwater infrastructure to protect the Puget Sound, and increasing the tree canopy.
Meredith Neal is running for Tacoma City Council Position 6. She has served on the YWCA Pierce County Board, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission, and the Forterra Regional Leadership Council. Neal is prioritizing both revitalization of the local economy and the environment. She is focused on increasing living wage job opportunities, incentivizing affordable housing development, upgrading Tacoma's stormwater infrastructure to protect the Puget Sound, and increasing the tree canopy.
Meredith Neal is running for Tacoma City Council Position 6. She has served on the YWCA Pierce County Board, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission, and the Forterra Regional Leadership Council. Neal is prioritizing both revitalization of the local economy and the environment. She is focused on increasing living wage job opportunities, incentivizing affordable housing development, upgrading Tacoma's stormwater infrastructure to protect the Puget Sound, and increasing the tree canopy.
An active community leader, incumbent De'Sean Quinn is running for re-election to Tukwila City Council Seat 7. Quinn is committed to promoting environmentally responsible policies, protecting workers' rights, and increasing affordable housing in Tukwila. Over the past 8 years, he has proven his ability to pass fiscally responsible budgets that balance the current development needs of the community while planning for the city's future. His track record of delivering results for Tukwila makes him the best choice in this race.
An active community leader, incumbent De'Sean Quinn is running for re-election to Tukwila City Council Seat 7. Quinn is committed to promoting environmentally responsible policies, protecting workers' rights, and increasing affordable housing in Tukwila. Over the past 8 years, he has proven his ability to pass fiscally responsible budgets that balance the current development needs of the community while planning for the city's future. His track record of delivering results for Tukwila makes him the best choice in this race.
An active community leader, incumbent De'Sean Quinn is running for re-election to Tukwila City Council Seat 7. Quinn is committed to promoting environmentally responsible policies, protecting workers' rights, and increasing affordable housing in Tukwila. Over the past 8 years, he has proven his ability to pass fiscally responsible budgets that balance the current development needs of the community while planning for the city's future. His track record of delivering results for Tukwila makes him the best choice in this race.