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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 1
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
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
Seattle Mayor
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
There are two strong and well-qualified progressive candidates for mayor. We’re presenting information from our research to help you make your decision.
Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel. She laid out a vibrant alternative vision for Seattle’s waterfront and was named the 2009 “Citizen of the Year” by the Municipal League. Moon is running to improve housing affordability by cracking down on real estate speculators, expanding renters’ rights, and expanding alternative housing options for working people, like duplexes and co-ops. Moon is campaigning as an innovative, big-picture thinker who can organize coalitions and solve the root problems Seattle faces rather than just addressing the symptoms. Her analysis of racial justice and equity issues is also thoughtful and impressive.
While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:
Housing Affordability: Moon has proposed a tax on out-of-state real estate speculators and corporate investors as a way to slow housing costs and fund affordable housing. She largely supports the city’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda but wants to improve outreach to communities of color and revisit some upzone proposals. Moon would also invest more in public housing to reduce the dependence on private developers to address affordability. Learn more here.
Homelessness: Moon would end the sweeps of homeless encampments and allow people to sleep in parks while the city improves services to help people find permanent housing.
Youth Jail: Moon opposes the county’s plans to build a new youth jail in Seattle because she thinks it undermines efforts to reduce youth incarceration.
Taxes: Moon supports a statewide capital gains tax on households earning more than $250,000 per year to fund affordable housing, education, and transit.
From the campaign trail: Moon is running as the reform-oriented change candidate in this race. She is very smart and offers thoughtful policy responses to the complex challenges facing our city.
For more reasons why people are supporting Moon, you can read this op-ed by three Seattle union workers in The Stranger.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel. She laid out a vibrant alternative vision for Seattle’s waterfront and was named the 2009 “Citizen of the Year” by the Municipal League. Moon is running to improve housing affordability by cracking down on real estate speculators, expanding renters’ rights, and expanding alternative housing options for working people, like duplexes and co-ops. Moon is campaigning as an innovative, big-picture thinker who can organize coalitions and solve the root problems Seattle faces rather than just addressing the symptoms. Her analysis of racial justice and equity issues is also thoughtful and impressive.
While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:
Housing Affordability: Moon has proposed a tax on out-of-state real estate speculators and corporate investors as a way to slow housing costs and fund affordable housing. She largely supports the city’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda but wants to improve outreach to communities of color and revisit some upzone proposals. Moon would also invest more in public housing to reduce the dependence on private developers to address affordability. Learn more here.
Homelessness: Moon would end the sweeps of homeless encampments and allow people to sleep in parks while the city improves services to help people find permanent housing.
Youth Jail: Moon opposes the county’s plans to build a new youth jail in Seattle because she thinks it undermines efforts to reduce youth incarceration.
Taxes: Moon supports a statewide capital gains tax on households earning more than $250,000 per year to fund affordable housing, education, and transit.
From the campaign trail: Moon is running as the reform-oriented change candidate in this race. She is very smart and offers thoughtful policy responses to the complex challenges facing our city.
For more reasons why people are supporting Moon, you can read this op-ed by three Seattle union workers in The Stranger.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: SEIU Local 6
,
SEIU Local 925
,
Sierra Club
,
The Stranger
,
The Urbanist
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
King County Democrats, Seattle Education Association
Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel. She laid out a vibrant alternative vision for Seattle’s waterfront and was named the 2009 “Citizen of the Year” by the Municipal League. Moon is running to improve housing affordability by cracking down on real estate speculators, expanding renters’ rights, and expanding alternative housing options for working people, like duplexes and co-ops. Moon is campaigning as an innovative, big-picture thinker who can organize coalitions and solve the root problems Seattle faces rather than just addressing the symptoms. Her analysis of racial justice and equity issues is also thoughtful and impressive.
While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:
Housing Affordability: Moon has proposed a tax on out-of-state real estate speculators and corporate investors as a way to slow housing costs and fund affordable housing. She largely supports the city’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda but wants to improve outreach to communities of color and revisit some upzone proposals. Moon would also invest more in public housing to reduce the dependence on private developers to address affordability. Learn more here.
Homelessness: Moon would end the sweeps of homeless encampments and allow people to sleep in parks while the city improves services to help people find permanent housing.
Youth Jail: Moon opposes the county’s plans to build a new youth jail in Seattle because she thinks it undermines efforts to reduce youth incarceration.
Taxes: Moon supports a statewide capital gains tax on households earning more than $250,000 per year to fund affordable housing, education, and transit.
From the campaign trail: Moon is running as the reform-oriented change candidate in this race. She is very smart and offers thoughtful policy responses to the complex challenges facing our city.
For more reasons why people are supporting Moon, you can read this op-ed by three Seattle union workers in The Stranger.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: SEIU Local 6
,
SEIU Local 925
,
Sierra Club
,
The Stranger
,
The Urbanist
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
King County Democrats, Seattle Education Association
Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S. Department of Justice, she pushed to improve accountability for the Seattle Police Department, created a civil rights unit, and was an advocate for criminal justice reform. While Durkan’s support from business groups has raised questions among some progressives, she does not shy away from progressive positions and emphasizes that she is willing to stand up to anyone to make the right decisions when necessary. With a long track record of working on complex political and policy issues, Durkan is positioning herself as a consensus-building candidate with executive leadership experience who can work with advocates on all sides.
While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:
Housing Affordability: Durkan would implement the current Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda to create 20,000 affordable units over 10 years by increasing density and requiring developers to build more affordable housing in exchange for upzoning. Durkan also wants to offer rent vouchers for low-income families and increase the number of tiny houses. Learn more here.
Homelessness: Durkan would continue sweeps of homeless encampments and opposes allowing people to sleep in public parks because of health and safety concerns. She also wants to build 100 new shelter beds in each city council district.
Youth Jail: Durkan supports building a new youth jail because she thinks conditions in the current facility are harsh and inhumane.
Education: Durkan has proposed offering up to two years of free college tuition for high school graduates to attend a public community college in Washington.
From the campaign trail: Durkan has a very confident presence, focuses on issues, and emphasizes that she is willing to make difficult decisions. She focuses on her extensive experience and track record in politics.
For more reasons why people are supporting Durkan, you can read this op-ed by Gary Locke, Ron Sims, and Norm Rice in the South Seattle Emerald.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S. Department of Justice, she pushed to improve accountability for the Seattle Police Department, created a civil rights unit, and was an advocate for criminal justice reform. While Durkan’s support from business groups has raised questions among some progressives, she does not shy away from progressive positions and emphasizes that she is willing to stand up to anyone to make the right decisions when necessary. With a long track record of working on complex political and policy issues, Durkan is positioning herself as a consensus-building candidate with executive leadership experience who can work with advocates on all sides.
While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:
Housing Affordability: Durkan would implement the current Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda to create 20,000 affordable units over 10 years by increasing density and requiring developers to build more affordable housing in exchange for upzoning. Durkan also wants to offer rent vouchers for low-income families and increase the number of tiny houses. Learn more here.
Homelessness: Durkan would continue sweeps of homeless encampments and opposes allowing people to sleep in public parks because of health and safety concerns. She also wants to build 100 new shelter beds in each city council district.
Youth Jail: Durkan supports building a new youth jail because she thinks conditions in the current facility are harsh and inhumane.
Education: Durkan has proposed offering up to two years of free college tuition for high school graduates to attend a public community college in Washington.
From the campaign trail: Durkan has a very confident presence, focuses on issues, and emphasizes that she is willing to make difficult decisions. She focuses on her extensive experience and track record in politics.
For more reasons why people are supporting Durkan, you can read this op-ed by Gary Locke, Ron Sims, and Norm Rice in the South Seattle Emerald.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
SEIU 775
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
Teamsters Joint Council 28
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27
Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S. Department of Justice, she pushed to improve accountability for the Seattle Police Department, created a civil rights unit, and was an advocate for criminal justice reform. While Durkan’s support from business groups has raised questions among some progressives, she does not shy away from progressive positions and emphasizes that she is willing to stand up to anyone to make the right decisions when necessary. With a long track record of working on complex political and policy issues, Durkan is positioning herself as a consensus-building candidate with executive leadership experience who can work with advocates on all sides.
While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:
Housing Affordability: Durkan would implement the current Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda to create 20,000 affordable units over 10 years by increasing density and requiring developers to build more affordable housing in exchange for upzoning. Durkan also wants to offer rent vouchers for low-income families and increase the number of tiny houses. Learn more here.
Homelessness: Durkan would continue sweeps of homeless encampments and opposes allowing people to sleep in public parks because of health and safety concerns. She also wants to build 100 new shelter beds in each city council district.
Youth Jail: Durkan supports building a new youth jail because she thinks conditions in the current facility are harsh and inhumane.
Education: Durkan has proposed offering up to two years of free college tuition for high school graduates to attend a public community college in Washington.
From the campaign trail: Durkan has a very confident presence, focuses on issues, and emphasizes that she is willing to make difficult decisions. She focuses on her extensive experience and track record in politics.
For more reasons why people are supporting Durkan, you can read this op-ed by Gary Locke, Ron Sims, and Norm Rice in the South Seattle Emerald.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
SEIU 775
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
Teamsters Joint Council 28
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27
Seattle City Attorney
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
SEIU 775
,
The Stranger
,
Teamsters Joint Council 28
,
UFCW 3000
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
SEIU 775
,
The Stranger
,
Teamsters Joint Council 28
,
UFCW 3000
Seattle City Council
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: APACE
,
Equal Rights Washington
,
Fuse
,
Latino PAC
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
OneAmerica Votes
,
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
,
Service Employees International Union
,
Sierra Club
,
The Urbanist
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28
,
Seattle Education Association, Teamsters 117
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: APACE
,
Equal Rights Washington
,
Fuse
,
Latino PAC
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
OneAmerica Votes
,
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
,
Service Employees International Union
,
Sierra Club
,
The Urbanist
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28
,
Seattle Education Association, Teamsters 117
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: APACE
,
Equal Rights Washington
,
Latino PAC
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
OneAmerica Votes
,
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
,
SEIU Local 6
,
SEIU 775
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
Sierra Club
,
The Stranger
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Seattle Education Association
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: APACE
,
Equal Rights Washington
,
Latino PAC
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
OneAmerica Votes
,
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
,
SEIU Local 6
,
SEIU 775
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
Sierra Club
,
The Stranger
,
Washington Bikes
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Seattle Education Association
Seattle School Board
Eden Mack is the co-founder of Washington’s Paramount Duty, a relatively new group that has rapidly become a major force in Olympia advocating to fully fund public schools. Prior to that, Mack was the Legislative Chair of the Seattle Council of Parent, Teacher, and Student Associations. Mack is now running for Seattle School Board in District 4 on a platform of giving every school, teacher, and student the support and resources they need to succeed. She has three kids in Seattle Public Schools and is focused on ensuring schools keep up with the city’s rapid growth.
Also in this race is Herbet Camet Jr., who is not running a viable campaign. Mack has earned the broadest support from progressive advocates and is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Eden Mack is the co-founder of Washington’s Paramount Duty, a relatively new group that has rapidly become a major force in Olympia advocating to fully fund public schools. Prior to that, Mack was the Legislative Chair of the Seattle Council of Parent, Teacher, and Student Associations. Mack is now running for Seattle School Board in District 4 on a platform of giving every school, teacher, and student the support and resources they need to succeed. She has three kids in Seattle Public Schools and is focused on ensuring schools keep up with the city’s rapid growth.
Also in this race is Herbet Camet Jr., who is not running a viable campaign. Mack has earned the broadest support from progressive advocates and is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
The Stranger
,
Seattle Education Association, King County Democrats
Eden Mack is the co-founder of Washington’s Paramount Duty, a relatively new group that has rapidly become a major force in Olympia advocating to fully fund public schools. Prior to that, Mack was the Legislative Chair of the Seattle Council of Parent, Teacher, and Student Associations. Mack is now running for Seattle School Board in District 4 on a platform of giving every school, teacher, and student the support and resources they need to succeed. She has three kids in Seattle Public Schools and is focused on ensuring schools keep up with the city’s rapid growth.
Also in this race is Herbet Camet Jr., who is not running a viable campaign. Mack has earned the broadest support from progressive advocates and is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
The Stranger
,
Seattle Education Association, King County Democrats
Zach DeWolf is the president of the Capitol Hill Community Council and has been a prominent community activist, particularly for affordable housing and LGBTQ causes. DeWolf is running for Seattle School Board in District 5 to close the opportunity gap and reduce inequities in the school system for students of color, LGBTQ students, and others facing institutional barriers. DeWolf wants to use his background as a community organizer to engage and include families who are frequently left out of the school board decision-making process.
DeWolf is running against Omar Vasquez, a young lawyer who wants to increase accountability on the Seattle School Board and identify policy solutions to close the opportunity and achievement gap. Unlike DeWolf, Vasquez spent six years in the classroom teaching high school math and two years as chair of the department.
DeWolf has solid support from our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Zach DeWolf is the president of the Capitol Hill Community Council and has been a prominent community activist, particularly for affordable housing and LGBTQ causes. DeWolf is running for Seattle School Board in District 5 to close the opportunity gap and reduce inequities in the school system for students of color, LGBTQ students, and others facing institutional barriers. DeWolf wants to use his background as a community organizer to engage and include families who are frequently left out of the school board decision-making process.
DeWolf is running against Omar Vasquez, a young lawyer who wants to increase accountability on the Seattle School Board and identify policy solutions to close the opportunity and achievement gap. Unlike DeWolf, Vasquez spent six years in the classroom teaching high school math and two years as chair of the department.
DeWolf has solid support from our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
The Stranger
,
Seattle Education Association, King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats
Zach DeWolf is the president of the Capitol Hill Community Council and has been a prominent community activist, particularly for affordable housing and LGBTQ causes. DeWolf is running for Seattle School Board in District 5 to close the opportunity gap and reduce inequities in the school system for students of color, LGBTQ students, and others facing institutional barriers. DeWolf wants to use his background as a community organizer to engage and include families who are frequently left out of the school board decision-making process.
DeWolf is running against Omar Vasquez, a young lawyer who wants to increase accountability on the Seattle School Board and identify policy solutions to close the opportunity and achievement gap. Unlike DeWolf, Vasquez spent six years in the classroom teaching high school math and two years as chair of the department.
DeWolf has solid support from our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington
,
M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
,
The Stranger
,
Seattle Education Association, King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats
Betty Patu is a longtime education advocate with deep ties to her community. She is the only incumbent running for re-election on a school board that has struggled with frequent turnover. Patu brings a strong equity focus to her work and if re-elected will continue to work to address barriers to education for students of color.
Patu's opponent is Chelsea Byers, a former 7th grade math teacher who wants to put her skills to work improving the district’s finances and budgeting. She is committed to improving graduation rates and closing the achievement gap for students of color.
While Byers is a smart, up-and-coming candidate, Patu has earned the most support from progressive advocates in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Betty Patu is a longtime education advocate with deep ties to her community. She is the only incumbent running for re-election on a school board that has struggled with frequent turnover. Patu brings a strong equity focus to her work and if re-elected will continue to work to address barriers to education for students of color.
Patu's opponent is Chelsea Byers, a former 7th grade math teacher who wants to put her skills to work improving the district’s finances and budgeting. She is committed to improving graduation rates and closing the achievement gap for students of color.
While Byers is a smart, up-and-coming candidate, Patu has earned the most support from progressive advocates in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: The Stranger
,
Seattle Education Association, King County Young Democrats
Betty Patu is a longtime education advocate with deep ties to her community. She is the only incumbent running for re-election on a school board that has struggled with frequent turnover. Patu brings a strong equity focus to her work and if re-elected will continue to work to address barriers to education for students of color.
Patu's opponent is Chelsea Byers, a former 7th grade math teacher who wants to put her skills to work improving the district’s finances and budgeting. She is committed to improving graduation rates and closing the achievement gap for students of color.
While Byers is a smart, up-and-coming candidate, Patu has earned the most support from progressive advocates in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: The Stranger
,
Seattle Education Association, King County Young Democrats