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Statewide Ballot Measures
A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.
Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.
Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
King County, District 1
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Kenmore City Council
Attorney Joe Marshall is the former President of the Northshore Rotary Club and a board member of the Cascadia Community College Foundation. He aims to protect parks and natural areas as well as update the city's infrastructure to meet traffic and pedestrian needs. Marshall's top priorities are smart growth, economic development, and dealing with traffic. He opposes the renovation of the St. Edward Seminary on the grounds that he'd like to keep public land public.
His opponent, Suzanne Greathouse, is a former IT executive. She is promoting a walkable downtown, smart growth, and a green transportation safety plan that includes bikes, walkways, and waterway access. Greathouse supports the renovation of the St. Edward Seminary as a revenue source. She is prioritizing addressing community safety, fighting opioid use in schools, and smart South Transit development.
We lean towards Marshall because of his support from progressive advocates.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Attorney Joe Marshall is the former President of the Northshore Rotary Club and a board member of the Cascadia Community College Foundation. He aims to protect parks and natural areas as well as update the city's infrastructure to meet traffic and pedestrian needs. Marshall's top priorities are smart growth, economic development, and dealing with traffic. He opposes the renovation of the St. Edward Seminary on the grounds that he'd like to keep public land public.
His opponent, Suzanne Greathouse, is a former IT executive. She is promoting a walkable downtown, smart growth, and a green transportation safety plan that includes bikes, walkways, and waterway access. Greathouse supports the renovation of the St. Edward Seminary as a revenue source. She is prioritizing addressing community safety, fighting opioid use in schools, and smart South Transit development.
We lean towards Marshall because of his support from progressive advocates.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: King County Democrats
Attorney Joe Marshall is the former President of the Northshore Rotary Club and a board member of the Cascadia Community College Foundation. He aims to protect parks and natural areas as well as update the city's infrastructure to meet traffic and pedestrian needs. Marshall's top priorities are smart growth, economic development, and dealing with traffic. He opposes the renovation of the St. Edward Seminary on the grounds that he'd like to keep public land public.
His opponent, Suzanne Greathouse, is a former IT executive. She is promoting a walkable downtown, smart growth, and a green transportation safety plan that includes bikes, walkways, and waterway access. Greathouse supports the renovation of the St. Edward Seminary as a revenue source. She is prioritizing addressing community safety, fighting opioid use in schools, and smart South Transit development.
We lean towards Marshall because of his support from progressive advocates.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: King County Democrats
Incumbent councilmember Nigel Herbig was elected to the council in 2013. Previously, he as worked as a legislative aide to state Rep. Jessyn Farrell. On the council, Herbig initiated an amendment to prevent housing discrimination by landlords and voted to prevent additional 520 construction in city limits due to concerns about pollution. His opponent, Patrick O'Brien, lacks Herbig's policy experience. Herbig has earned a second term on the Kenmore City Council.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Incumbent councilmember Nigel Herbig was elected to the council in 2013. Previously, he as worked as a legislative aide to state Rep. Jessyn Farrell. On the council, Herbig initiated an amendment to prevent housing discrimination by landlords and voted to prevent additional 520 construction in city limits due to concerns about pollution. His opponent, Patrick O'Brien, lacks Herbig's policy experience. Herbig has earned a second term on the Kenmore City Council.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
SEIU 775
,
Sierra Club
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
46th District Democrats, King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats
Incumbent councilmember Nigel Herbig was elected to the council in 2013. Previously, he as worked as a legislative aide to state Rep. Jessyn Farrell. On the council, Herbig initiated an amendment to prevent housing discrimination by landlords and voted to prevent additional 520 construction in city limits due to concerns about pollution. His opponent, Patrick O'Brien, lacks Herbig's policy experience. Herbig has earned a second term on the Kenmore City Council.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
SEIU 775
,
Sierra Club
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
46th District Democrats, King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats
Debra Srebnik is a human services program manager at the University of Washington. Srebnik is actively involved in the Kenmore community. She has served on the Kenmore Planning Commission, is a member of Friends of St. Edwards State Park and the Northshore School District nutrition and the fitness advisory council. Srebnik supports the restoration of shoreline and habitat in local parks, reducing industrial pollution, and downtown growth. Her opponent, Carol Baker, is running on a more conservative platform. Srebnik is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Debra Srebnik is a human services program manager at the University of Washington. Srebnik is actively involved in the Kenmore community. She has served on the Kenmore Planning Commission, is a member of Friends of St. Edwards State Park and the Northshore School District nutrition and the fitness advisory council. Srebnik supports the restoration of shoreline and habitat in local parks, reducing industrial pollution, and downtown growth. Her opponent, Carol Baker, is running on a more conservative platform. Srebnik is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
46th LD Democrats
Debra Srebnik is a human services program manager at the University of Washington. Srebnik is actively involved in the Kenmore community. She has served on the Kenmore Planning Commission, is a member of Friends of St. Edwards State Park and the Northshore School District nutrition and the fitness advisory council. Srebnik supports the restoration of shoreline and habitat in local parks, reducing industrial pollution, and downtown growth. Her opponent, Carol Baker, is running on a more conservative platform. Srebnik is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
46th LD Democrats