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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
County Council District Races
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
King County, District 5
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
King County, District 9
Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County. As a candidate, Carnahan is prioritizing the development of long-term transportation and public safety solutions that equitably enhances King County communities. She is focused on ensuring that King County remains a great place to raise a family.
Carnahan is running against Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has opposed responsible growth legislation and progressive tax reform measures during his tenure. His lack of principled leadership has stifled progress on the county level. For her progressive vision, Carnahan deserves your support in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County. As a candidate, Carnahan is prioritizing the development of long-term transportation and public safety solutions that equitably enhances King County communities. She is focused on ensuring that King County remains a great place to raise a family.
Carnahan is running against Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has opposed responsible growth legislation and progressive tax reform measures during his tenure. His lack of principled leadership has stifled progress on the county level. For her progressive vision, Carnahan deserves your support in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: King County Democrats, Young Democrats of King County
Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County. As a candidate, Carnahan is prioritizing the development of long-term transportation and public safety solutions that equitably enhances King County communities. She is focused on ensuring that King County remains a great place to raise a family.
Carnahan is running against Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has opposed responsible growth legislation and progressive tax reform measures during his tenure. His lack of principled leadership has stifled progress on the county level. For her progressive vision, Carnahan deserves your support in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: King County Democrats, Young Democrats of King County
Renton City Council
Incumbent Randy Corman has served as the City Council president for five years and as chair of each of the council's committees. Corman has helped Renton set up an inclusion task force and supported lowering the minimum house size to allow for more small affordable homes. Additionally, Corman has focused on renovating downtown, rebuilding libraries, and increasing the number of subsidized housing units. If re-elected, Corman has stated he would like to address solving the opioid crisis.
His opponent Neil Sheesley has served as President of both the North and South Renton Neighborhoods and as a Renton Municipal Arts Commissioner.
We lean towards Corman for his more progressive stances.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Incumbent Randy Corman has served as the City Council president for five years and as chair of each of the council's committees. Corman has helped Renton set up an inclusion task force and supported lowering the minimum house size to allow for more small affordable homes. Additionally, Corman has focused on renovating downtown, rebuilding libraries, and increasing the number of subsidized housing units. If re-elected, Corman has stated he would like to address solving the opioid crisis.
His opponent Neil Sheesley has served as President of both the North and South Renton Neighborhoods and as a Renton Municipal Arts Commissioner.
We lean towards Corman for his more progressive stances.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
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41st District Democrats, 37th District Democrats
Incumbent Randy Corman has served as the City Council president for five years and as chair of each of the council's committees. Corman has helped Renton set up an inclusion task force and supported lowering the minimum house size to allow for more small affordable homes. Additionally, Corman has focused on renovating downtown, rebuilding libraries, and increasing the number of subsidized housing units. If re-elected, Corman has stated he would like to address solving the opioid crisis.
His opponent Neil Sheesley has served as President of both the North and South Renton Neighborhoods and as a Renton Municipal Arts Commissioner.
We lean towards Corman for his more progressive stances.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
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41st District Democrats, 37th District Democrats
Lifelong Renton resident Armondo Pavone was elected to the City Council in 2014. Pavone is a past president of the Downtown Renton Association and is a board member of the regional Economic Development Council. Pavone's priorities on the council are supporting local businesses and maintaining city services.
Pavone is running against Diane Dobson, who works in her family law firm and is the former Vice-President of the Neighborhood Association. She has also worked with the mayor’s City Center Community Plan Advisory Board, is a founding member of the Renton Downtown Partnership, and has served as past president of the Renton Lions Club, among other local institutions. Dobson is campaigning on community-based policing, public safety, and advocating for small businesses.
Both Pavone and Dobson have stated support for inclusive city policies, though Pavone has explicitly said that the city has never checked immigration status and would continue this policy. We lean toward Pavone in this race because of his support from progressive advocates.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Lifelong Renton resident Armondo Pavone was elected to the City Council in 2014. Pavone is a past president of the Downtown Renton Association and is a board member of the regional Economic Development Council. Pavone's priorities on the council are supporting local businesses and maintaining city services.
Pavone is running against Diane Dobson, who works in her family law firm and is the former Vice-President of the Neighborhood Association. She has also worked with the mayor’s City Center Community Plan Advisory Board, is a founding member of the Renton Downtown Partnership, and has served as past president of the Renton Lions Club, among other local institutions. Dobson is campaigning on community-based policing, public safety, and advocating for small businesses.
Both Pavone and Dobson have stated support for inclusive city policies, though Pavone has explicitly said that the city has never checked immigration status and would continue this policy. We lean toward Pavone in this race because of his support from progressive advocates.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action
Lifelong Renton resident Armondo Pavone was elected to the City Council in 2014. Pavone is a past president of the Downtown Renton Association and is a board member of the regional Economic Development Council. Pavone's priorities on the council are supporting local businesses and maintaining city services.
Pavone is running against Diane Dobson, who works in her family law firm and is the former Vice-President of the Neighborhood Association. She has also worked with the mayor’s City Center Community Plan Advisory Board, is a founding member of the Renton Downtown Partnership, and has served as past president of the Renton Lions Club, among other local institutions. Dobson is campaigning on community-based policing, public safety, and advocating for small businesses.
Both Pavone and Dobson have stated support for inclusive city policies, though Pavone has explicitly said that the city has never checked immigration status and would continue this policy. We lean toward Pavone in this race because of his support from progressive advocates.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action
There are two good candidates in this race: Ruth Pérez and Jami Smith. Pérez has earned more endorsements 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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
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Pro-Choice Washington
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King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, local Democratic organizations in districts 5, 11, 37, and 41, Local 32 - Plumbers & Pipefitters, Amalgamated Transit Union, Renton Education Association
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
Pro-Choice Washington
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King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, local Democratic organizations in districts 5, 11, 37, and 41, Local 32 - Plumbers & Pipefitters, Amalgamated Transit Union, Renton Education Association
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Latino PAC
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M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
OneAmerica Votes
,
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
,
SEIU Local 6
,
SEIU 775
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Teamsters Local 117, Renton Firefighters IAFF 864
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Latino PAC
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
OneAmerica Votes
,
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
,
SEIU Local 6
,
SEIU 775
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Teamsters Local 117, Renton Firefighters IAFF 864