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VOTE APPROVED
Vote "Approved" on Referendum 88
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Referendum 88 is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure signed by nearly 400,000 Washingtonians and approved by the Legislature this spring.
I-1000 would allow affirmative action policies in the areas of public education, public employment, and public contracting. It will restore fairness for veterans, small business owners, women, and people of color seeking to succeed in public employment, contracting, and university admissions – without the use of caps or quotas. Affirmative action, which is legal in 42 other states, will increase business contracts and college enrollment for women and people of color in Washington.
It's long past time to restore affirmative action in Washington. Vote to approve Initiative 1000.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Referendum 88 is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure signed by nearly 400,000 Washingtonians and approved by the Legislature this spring.
I-1000 would allow affirmative action policies in the areas of public education, public employment, and public contracting. It will restore fairness for veterans, small business owners, women, and people of color seeking to succeed in public employment, contracting, and university admissions – without the use of caps or quotas. Affirmative action, which is legal in 42 other states, will increase business contracts and college enrollment for women and people of color in Washington.
It's long past time to restore affirmative action in Washington. Vote to approve Initiative 1000.
Referendum 88 is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure signed by nearly 400,000 Washingtonians and approved by the Legislature this spring.
I-1000 would allow affirmative action policies in the areas of public education, public employment, and public contracting. It will restore fairness for veterans, small business owners, women, and people of color seeking to succeed in public employment, contracting, and university admissions – without the use of caps or quotas. Affirmative action, which is legal in 42 other states, will increase business contracts and college enrollment for women and people of color in Washington.
It's long past time to restore affirmative action in Washington. Vote to approve Initiative 1000.
R-88/I-1000
Referendum 88 is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure signed by nearly 400,000 Washingtonians and approved by the Legislature this spring.
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VOTE NO
Vote NO on I-976
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Initiative 976 is Tim Eyman's latest attempt to cut billions of dollars in funding from badly-needed transportation projects across the state. I-976 would derail our ability to fix dangerous roads, retrofit outdated bridges and overpasses, complete voter-approved light rail, provide transit for riders with disabilities, and more. More than $12 billion would be slashed from state and local projects with no plan for replacing any of the funding.
Every city and county in Washington depends on transportation infrastructure that would be impacted by the cuts from I-976. Vote NO on I-976!
Last updated: 2023-04-05Initiative 976 is Tim Eyman's latest attempt to cut billions of dollars in funding from badly-needed transportation projects across the state. I-976 would derail our ability to fix dangerous roads, retrofit outdated bridges and overpasses, complete voter-approved light rail, provide transit for riders with disabilities, and more. More than $12 billion would be slashed from state and local projects with no plan for replacing any of the funding.
Every city and county in Washington depends on transportation infrastructure that would be impacted by the cuts from I-976. Vote NO on I-976!
Initiative 976 is Tim Eyman's latest attempt to cut billions of dollars in funding from badly-needed transportation projects across the state. I-976 would derail our ability to fix dangerous roads, retrofit outdated bridges and overpasses, complete voter-approved light rail, provide transit for riders with disabilities, and more. More than $12 billion would be slashed from state and local projects with no plan for replacing any of the funding.
Every city and county in Washington depends on transportation infrastructure that would be impacted by the cuts from I-976. Vote NO on I-976!
Initiative 976
Initiative 976 is Tim Eyman's latest attempt to cut billions of dollars in funding from badly-needed transportation projects across the state. I-976 would derail our ability to fix dangerous roads, retrofit outdated bridges and overpasses, complete voter-approved light rail, provide transit for riders with disabilities, and more. More than $12 billion would be slashed from state and local projects with no plan for replacing any of the funding.
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. The Legislature had a historically productive 2019 session, resulting in a record number of advisory votes on the ballot. We hope the Legislature will change the law to remove these meaningless measures in the future.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 20
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Washington's senior population has doubled since 1980 and will double again by 2040. Most seniors cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket for the long-term medical care they need. A bipartisan group of lawmakers moved to build upon the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program through Second Substitute House Bill 1087. This legislation created a new long-term insurance benefit that will address the looming crisis of seniors who cannot afford the care they need. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 20.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Washington's senior population has doubled since 1980 and will double again by 2040. Most seniors cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket for the long-term medical care they need. A bipartisan group of lawmakers moved to build upon the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program through Second Substitute House Bill 1087. This legislation created a new long-term insurance benefit that will address the looming crisis of seniors who cannot afford the care they need. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 20.
Washington's senior population has doubled since 1980 and will double again by 2040. Most seniors cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket for the long-term medical care they need. A bipartisan group of lawmakers moved to build upon the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program through Second Substitute House Bill 1087. This legislation created a new long-term insurance benefit that will address the looming crisis of seniors who cannot afford the care they need. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 20.
Advisory Vote 20
Washington's senior population has doubled since 1980 and will double again by 2040. Most seniors cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket for the long-term medical care they need. A bipartisan group of lawmakers moved to build upon the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program through Second Substitute House Bill 1087. This legislation created a new long-term insurance benefit that will address the looming crisis of seniors who cannot afford the care they need. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 20.
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VOTE REPEALED
Vote "Repealed" on Advisory Vote 21
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Legislators passed Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1324, also known as the Washington Rural Development and Distressed Opportunity Zone Act, that extends a business and occupation tax preference for timber companies. In addition, part of HB 1324 raises a small amount of revenue from timber companies for salmon recovery, which is what led to Advisory Vote 21. While the salmon recovery provision is laudable, HB 1324 will primarily serve as an unnecessary tax cut for timber companies at a time when we need to be investing more in affordable housing, education, health care, and other priorities. Vote “Repealed” on Advisory Vote No. 21.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Legislators passed Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1324, also known as the Washington Rural Development and Distressed Opportunity Zone Act, that extends a business and occupation tax preference for timber companies. In addition, part of HB 1324 raises a small amount of revenue from timber companies for salmon recovery, which is what led to Advisory Vote 21. While the salmon recovery provision is laudable, HB 1324 will primarily serve as an unnecessary tax cut for timber companies at a time when we need to be investing more in affordable housing, education, health care, and other priorities. Vote “Repealed” on Advisory Vote No. 21.
Legislators passed Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1324, also known as the Washington Rural Development and Distressed Opportunity Zone Act, that extends a business and occupation tax preference for timber companies. In addition, part of HB 1324 raises a small amount of revenue from timber companies for salmon recovery, which is what led to Advisory Vote 21. While the salmon recovery provision is laudable, HB 1324 will primarily serve as an unnecessary tax cut for timber companies at a time when we need to be investing more in affordable housing, education, health care, and other priorities. Vote “Repealed” on Advisory Vote No. 21.
Advisory Vote 21
Legislators passed Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1324, also known as the Washington Rural Development and Distressed Opportunity Zone Act, that extends a business and occupation tax preference for timber companies. In addition, part of HB 1324 raises a small amount of revenue from timber companies for salmon recovery, which is what led to Advisory Vote 21.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" On Advisory Vote 22
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Washington is the latest state to adopt a recycling program for leftover architectural paint. The Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 1652 to add a small recycling fee to the price of paint to fund the program. This law will ensure that hundreds of thousands of gallons of paint will be disposed of responsibly and no longer pollute our environment. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 22.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Washington is the latest state to adopt a recycling program for leftover architectural paint. The Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 1652 to add a small recycling fee to the price of paint to fund the program. This law will ensure that hundreds of thousands of gallons of paint will be disposed of responsibly and no longer pollute our environment. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 22.
Washington is the latest state to adopt a recycling program for leftover architectural paint. The Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 1652 to add a small recycling fee to the price of paint to fund the program. This law will ensure that hundreds of thousands of gallons of paint will be disposed of responsibly and no longer pollute our environment. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 22.
Advisory Vote 22
Washington is the latest state to adopt a recycling program for leftover architectural paint. The Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 1652 to add a small recycling fee to the price of paint to fund the program. This law will ensure that hundreds of thousands of gallons of paint will be disposed of responsibly and no longer pollute our environment. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 22.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 23
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Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of vape products have not been paying regular tobacco taxes. The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1873 to remedy this and create the Essential Public Health Services Account. Electronic cigarettes, electronic devices, and vape pens will now be classified and taxed as tobacco products. This account will fund health services, tobacco and vape product control and prevention, and enforcement by the state liquor and cannabis board to prevent the sale of vape products to minors. This legislation is even more important after several reports of lung injuries linked to vaping in Washington state as well as hundreds around the country. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 23.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of vape products have not been paying regular tobacco taxes. The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1873 to remedy this and create the Essential Public Health Services Account. Electronic cigarettes, electronic devices, and vape pens will now be classified and taxed as tobacco products. This account will fund health services, tobacco and vape product control and prevention, and enforcement by the state liquor and cannabis board to prevent the sale of vape products to minors. This legislation is even more important after several reports of lung injuries linked to vaping in Washington state as well as hundreds around the country. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 23.
Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of vape products have not been paying regular tobacco taxes. The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1873 to remedy this and create the Essential Public Health Services Account. Electronic cigarettes, electronic devices, and vape pens will now be classified and taxed as tobacco products. This account will fund health services, tobacco and vape product control and prevention, and enforcement by the state liquor and cannabis board to prevent the sale of vape products to minors. This legislation is even more important after several reports of lung injuries linked to vaping in Washington state as well as hundreds around the country. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 23.
Advisory Vote 23
Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of vape products have not been paying regular tobacco taxes. The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1873 to remedy this and create the Essential Public Health Services Account. Electronic cigarettes, electronic devices, and vape pens will now be classified and taxed as tobacco products. This account will fund health services, tobacco and vape product control and prevention, and enforcement by the state liquor and cannabis board to prevent the sale of vape products to minors.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 24
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The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2158 to increase funding for higher education, including financial aid, raises for community college faculty, and a student loan program for middle-class students called the Washington College Grant. The Washington College Grant would replace the State Need Grant, which runs out of money every year and leaves thousands of eligible students without any money. The Workforce Education Investment Act is designed so that businesses that benefit the most from a highly-educated workforce will contribute to the cost of higher education. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 24.
Last updated: 2023-04-05The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2158 to increase funding for higher education, including financial aid, raises for community college faculty, and a student loan program for middle-class students called the Washington College Grant. The Washington College Grant would replace the State Need Grant, which runs out of money every year and leaves thousands of eligible students without any money. The Workforce Education Investment Act is designed so that businesses that benefit the most from a highly-educated workforce will contribute to the cost of higher education. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 24.
The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2158 to increase funding for higher education, including financial aid, raises for community college faculty, and a student loan program for middle-class students called the Washington College Grant. The Washington College Grant would replace the State Need Grant, which runs out of money every year and leaves thousands of eligible students without any money. The Workforce Education Investment Act is designed so that businesses that benefit the most from a highly-educated workforce will contribute to the cost of higher education. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 24.
Advisory Vote 24
The Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2158 to increase funding for higher education, including financial aid, raises for community college faculty, and a student loan program for middle-class students called the Washington College Grant. The Washington College Grant would replace the State Need Grant, which runs out of money every year and leaves thousands of eligible students without any money.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 25
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Washington's low-income families pay six times more in taxes than the wealthiest residents. To begin to balance our tax code, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2167 to increase the business and occupation tax on financial institutions that reported a net income of $1 billion or more during the previous calendar year. We think it's reasonable for these extremely profitable companies to pay a little more in taxes to support the services working families rely on. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 25.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Washington's low-income families pay six times more in taxes than the wealthiest residents. To begin to balance our tax code, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2167 to increase the business and occupation tax on financial institutions that reported a net income of $1 billion or more during the previous calendar year. We think it's reasonable for these extremely profitable companies to pay a little more in taxes to support the services working families rely on. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 25.
Washington's low-income families pay six times more in taxes than the wealthiest residents. To begin to balance our tax code, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2167 to increase the business and occupation tax on financial institutions that reported a net income of $1 billion or more during the previous calendar year. We think it's reasonable for these extremely profitable companies to pay a little more in taxes to support the services working families rely on. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 25.
Advisory Vote 25
Washington's low-income families pay six times more in taxes than the wealthiest residents. To begin to balance our tax code, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2167 to increase the business and occupation tax on financial institutions that reported a net income of $1 billion or more during the previous calendar year. We think it's reasonable for these extremely profitable companies to pay a little more in taxes to support the services working families rely on. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 25.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 26
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Washington legislators have moved to update our tax laws in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that forced internet retailers to charge sales tax in all states. Among other things, Substitute Senate Bill 5581 eliminates a tax advantage that out-of-state sellers long enjoyed over local companies. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 26.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Washington legislators have moved to update our tax laws in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that forced internet retailers to charge sales tax in all states. Among other things, Substitute Senate Bill 5581 eliminates a tax advantage that out-of-state sellers long enjoyed over local companies. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 26.
Washington legislators have moved to update our tax laws in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that forced internet retailers to charge sales tax in all states. Among other things, Substitute Senate Bill 5581 eliminates a tax advantage that out-of-state sellers long enjoyed over local companies. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 26.
Advisory Vote 26
Washington legislators have moved to update our tax laws in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that forced internet retailers to charge sales tax in all states. Among other things, Substitute Senate Bill 5581 eliminates a tax advantage that out-of-state sellers long enjoyed over local companies. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 26.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 27
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Washington state has more than 13,000 known or suspected contaminated sites. The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) became law in 1989 and has supported efforts to clean up more than 7,000 contaminated sites. The MTCA is funded by a voter-approved tax on hazardous substances such as petroleum products and pesticides. This year, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5993 to update the law to improve transparency and increase funding for clean air, clean water, and toxic cleanup programs. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 27.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Washington state has more than 13,000 known or suspected contaminated sites. The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) became law in 1989 and has supported efforts to clean up more than 7,000 contaminated sites. The MTCA is funded by a voter-approved tax on hazardous substances such as petroleum products and pesticides. This year, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5993 to update the law to improve transparency and increase funding for clean air, clean water, and toxic cleanup programs. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 27.
Washington state has more than 13,000 known or suspected contaminated sites. The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) became law in 1989 and has supported efforts to clean up more than 7,000 contaminated sites. The MTCA is funded by a voter-approved tax on hazardous substances such as petroleum products and pesticides. This year, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5993 to update the law to improve transparency and increase funding for clean air, clean water, and toxic cleanup programs. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 27.
Advisory Vote 27
Washington state has more than 13,000 known or suspected contaminated sites. The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) became law in 1989 and has supported efforts to clean up more than 7,000 contaminated sites. The MTCA is funded by a voter-approved tax on hazardous substances such as petroleum products and pesticides. This year, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5993 to update the law to improve transparency and increase funding for clean air, clean water, and toxic cleanup programs.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 28
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Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5997 closed a longstanding loophole that allowed many out-of-state shoppers to avoid paying sales tax in Washington. Visitors from states without a sales tax can still request a remittance from the Washington Department of Revenue. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 28.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5997 closed a longstanding loophole that allowed many out-of-state shoppers to avoid paying sales tax in Washington. Visitors from states without a sales tax can still request a remittance from the Washington Department of Revenue. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 28.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5997 closed a longstanding loophole that allowed many out-of-state shoppers to avoid paying sales tax in Washington. Visitors from states without a sales tax can still request a remittance from the Washington Department of Revenue. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 28.
Advisory Vote 28
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5997 closed a longstanding loophole that allowed many out-of-state shoppers to avoid paying sales tax in Washington. Visitors from states without a sales tax can still request a remittance from the Washington Department of Revenue. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 28.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 29
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This legislation is one step towards balancing our upside-down tax code by making Washington's real estate excise taxes (REET) progressive. Instead of a flat rate of 1.28 percent, property sales of less than $500,000 are reduced to a 1.1 percent tax rate, sales between $1.5 and $3 million would be taxed at 2.75 percent, and properties sold for more than $3 million would be taxed at 3 percent. All the funding from Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 will be dedicated to the Education Legacy Trust Account. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 29.
Last updated: 2023-04-05This legislation is one step towards balancing our upside-down tax code by making Washington's real estate excise taxes (REET) progressive. Instead of a flat rate of 1.28 percent, property sales of less than $500,000 are reduced to a 1.1 percent tax rate, sales between $1.5 and $3 million would be taxed at 2.75 percent, and properties sold for more than $3 million would be taxed at 3 percent. All the funding from Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 will be dedicated to the Education Legacy Trust Account. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 29.
This legislation is one step towards balancing our upside-down tax code by making Washington's real estate excise taxes (REET) progressive. Instead of a flat rate of 1.28 percent, property sales of less than $500,000 are reduced to a 1.1 percent tax rate, sales between $1.5 and $3 million would be taxed at 2.75 percent, and properties sold for more than $3 million would be taxed at 3 percent. All the funding from Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 will be dedicated to the Education Legacy Trust Account. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 29.
Advisory Vote 29
This legislation is one step towards balancing our upside-down tax code by making Washington's real estate excise taxes (REET) progressive. Instead of a flat rate of 1.28 percent, property sales of less than $500,000 are reduced to a 1.1 percent tax rate, sales between $1.5 and $3 million would be taxed at 2.75 percent, and properties sold for more than $3 million would be taxed at 3 percent. All the funding from Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 will be dedicated to the Education Legacy Trust Account. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 29.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" for Advisory Vote 30
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This legislation eliminates a tax break for travel agents and tour operators for businesses who earn $250,000 or more per year. Businesses that earn less than $250,000 will continue to pay the lower rate. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6004 will bring more revenue to the state and ensure that large out-of-state and online businesses pay their share. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 30.
Last updated: 2023-04-05This legislation eliminates a tax break for travel agents and tour operators for businesses who earn $250,000 or more per year. Businesses that earn less than $250,000 will continue to pay the lower rate. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6004 will bring more revenue to the state and ensure that large out-of-state and online businesses pay their share. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 30.
This legislation eliminates a tax break for travel agents and tour operators for businesses who earn $250,000 or more per year. Businesses that earn less than $250,000 will continue to pay the lower rate. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6004 will bring more revenue to the state and ensure that large out-of-state and online businesses pay their share. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 30.
Advisory Vote 30
This legislation eliminates a tax break for travel agents and tour operators for businesses who earn $250,000 or more per year. Businesses that earn less than $250,000 will continue to pay the lower rate. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6004 will bring more revenue to the state and ensure that large out-of-state and online businesses pay their share. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 30.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote "Maintained" on Advisory Vote 31
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This legislation passed Engrossed Senate Bill 6016 to reauthorize and narrow a sales tax exemption for certain international investment management companies. In order to receive the tax exemption, a business must have more than 25 percent of employees in the state, at least 500 full-time employees worldwide, and gross revenue of more than $400 million. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 31.
Last updated: 2023-04-05This legislation passed Engrossed Senate Bill 6016 to reauthorize and narrow a sales tax exemption for certain international investment management companies. In order to receive the tax exemption, a business must have more than 25 percent of employees in the state, at least 500 full-time employees worldwide, and gross revenue of more than $400 million. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 31.
This legislation passed Engrossed Senate Bill 6016 to reauthorize and narrow a sales tax exemption for certain international investment management companies. In order to receive the tax exemption, a business must have more than 25 percent of employees in the state, at least 500 full-time employees worldwide, and gross revenue of more than $400 million. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 31.
Advisory Vote 31
This legislation passed Engrossed Senate Bill 6016 to reauthorize and narrow a sales tax exemption for certain international investment management companies. In order to receive the tax exemption, a business must have more than 25 percent of employees in the state, at least 500 full-time employees worldwide, and gross revenue of more than $400 million. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote No. 31.
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VOTE APPROVED
Vote "Approved" on Senate Joint Resolution 8200
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This measure would allow the Legislature to temporarily fill vacant public offices during an emergency by including "catastrophic incidents" like earthquakes or tsunamis in the definition of emergency powers. As Washington has been on high alert for an earthquake for years, legislators want to ensure governmental continuity in the event of massive damage from a natural disaster. While it is not pleasant to think about, Washington state needs to be prepared for a catastrophic event. This measure passed with bipartisan support. Vote "Approved" on Senate Joint Resolution No. 8200.
Last updated: 2023-04-05This measure would allow the Legislature to temporarily fill vacant public offices during an emergency by including "catastrophic incidents" like earthquakes or tsunamis in the definition of emergency powers. As Washington has been on high alert for an earthquake for years, legislators want to ensure governmental continuity in the event of massive damage from a natural disaster. While it is not pleasant to think about, Washington state needs to be prepared for a catastrophic event. This measure passed with bipartisan support. Vote "Approved" on Senate Joint Resolution No. 8200.
This measure would allow the Legislature to temporarily fill vacant public offices during an emergency by including "catastrophic incidents" like earthquakes or tsunamis in the definition of emergency powers. As Washington has been on high alert for an earthquake for years, legislators want to ensure governmental continuity in the event of massive damage from a natural disaster. While it is not pleasant to think about, Washington state needs to be prepared for a catastrophic event. This measure passed with bipartisan support. Vote "Approved" on Senate Joint Resolution No. 8200.
Senate Joint Resolution 8200
This measure would allow the Legislature to temporarily fill vacant public offices during an emergency by including "catastrophic incidents" like earthquakes or tsunamis in the definition of emergency powers. As Washington has been on high alert for an earthquake for years, legislators want to ensure governmental continuity in the event of massive damage from a natural disaster. While it is not pleasant to think about, Washington state needs to be prepared for a catastrophic event. This measure passed with bipartisan support. Vote "Approved" on Senate Joint Resolution No. 8200.
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Sen. Liz Lovelett is running to retain her seat in Legislative District 40 after being appointed to the state Senate in February. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. In her first few months in office, Lovelett prioritized environmental conservation and played a key role in passing legislation protecting orcas and the Salish Sea. If elected this November, Lovelett will also prioritize increasing affordable housing and expanding services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Lovelett's opponent, Republican Daniel Miller is a landscaper and perennial local candidate. He wants to hold hearings on "the possibility of certain drugs causing dementia" and keep the Northwest a great place to live but does not offer any substantial policy proposals on how that can be achieved. Lovelett is the clear progressive choice for state Senate in Legislative District 40.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett
Sen. Liz Lovelett is running to retain her seat in Legislative District 40 after being appointed to the state Senate in February. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council.
Sen. Liz Lovelett is running to retain her seat in Legislative District 40 after being appointed to the state Senate in February. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. In her first few months in office, Lovelett prioritized environmental conservation and played a key role in passing legislation protecting orcas and the Salish Sea. If elected this November, Lovelett will also prioritize increasing affordable housing and expanding services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Lovelett's opponent, Republican Daniel Miller is a landscaper and perennial local candidate. He wants to hold hearings on "the possibility of certain drugs causing dementia" and keep the Northwest a great place to live but does not offer any substantial policy proposals on how that can be achieved. Lovelett is the clear progressive choice for state Senate in Legislative District 40.
Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett
Sen. Liz Lovelett is running to retain her seat in Legislative District 40 after being appointed to the state Senate in February. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council.
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Sen. Liz Lovelett is running to retain her seat in Legislative District 40 after being appointed to the state Senate in February. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. In her first few months in office, Lovelett prioritized environmental conservation and played a key role in passing legislation protecting orcas and the Salish Sea. If elected this November, Lovelett will also prioritize increasing affordable housing and expanding services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Lovelett's opponent, Republican Daniel Miller is a landscaper and perennial local candidate. He wants to hold hearings on "the possibility of certain drugs causing dementia" and keep the Northwest a great place to live but does not offer any substantial policy proposals on how that can be achieved. Lovelett is the clear progressive choice for state Senate in Legislative District 40.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
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Satpal Sidhu is a small business owner and former dean of Bellingham Technical College who has called Whatcom County home for 30 years. Sidhu has served on the Whatcom County Council since 2015 and is a current board member on the Whatcom Community College Foundation and the NW Agricultural Business Center. He supports the preservation of farmland, bringing family-wage jobs to the county, improving water quality, and addressing housing shortages for future residents.
Conservative Tony Larson is challenging Sidhu. Larson is the president of the Whatcom Business Alliance, which was one of the strongest proponents of expanding dirty coal exports. A former Whatcom County councilmember, Larson is running as a business candidate and is focused on increasing economic opportunities for businesses.
Sidhu is the progressive choice for Whatcom County Executive.Last updated: 2023-04-05Satpal S. Sidhu
Satpal Sidhu is a small business owner and former dean of Bellingham Technical College who has called Whatcom County home for 30 years.
Satpal Sidhu is a small business owner and former dean of Bellingham Technical College who has called Whatcom County home for 30 years. Sidhu has served on the Whatcom County Council since 2015 and is a current board member on the Whatcom Community College Foundation and the NW Agricultural Business Center. He supports the preservation of farmland, bringing family-wage jobs to the county, improving water quality, and addressing housing shortages for future residents.
Conservative Tony Larson is challenging Sidhu. Larson is the president of the Whatcom Business Alliance, which was one of the strongest proponents of expanding dirty coal exports. A former Whatcom County councilmember, Larson is running as a business candidate and is focused on increasing economic opportunities for businesses.
Sidhu is the progressive choice for Whatcom County Executive.Satpal S. Sidhu
Satpal Sidhu is a small business owner and former dean of Bellingham Technical College who has called Whatcom County home for 30 years.
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Satpal Sidhu is a small business owner and former dean of Bellingham Technical College who has called Whatcom County home for 30 years. Sidhu has served on the Whatcom County Council since 2015 and is a current board member on the Whatcom Community College Foundation and the NW Agricultural Business Center. He supports the preservation of farmland, bringing family-wage jobs to the county, improving water quality, and addressing housing shortages for future residents.
Conservative Tony Larson is challenging Sidhu. Larson is the president of the Whatcom Business Alliance, which was one of the strongest proponents of expanding dirty coal exports. A former Whatcom County councilmember, Larson is running as a business candidate and is focused on increasing economic opportunities for businesses.
Sidhu is the progressive choice for Whatcom County Executive.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county council races on your ballot.
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Incumbent Carol Frazey is a small business owner and former teacher who is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council. Her platform is focused on developing youth health programs in nutrition and the environment, increasing access to treatment programs to reduce incarceration rates, and supporting affordable housing. She is seeking to implement countywide broadband service, create a water protection plan for Lake Whatcom, and build a carbon-negative economy in the county.
Frazey is running against David Ramirez, who has been endorsed by the Whatcom County Republicans. Ramirez is running to reduce regulations on businesses and support individuals' rights to "use, possess, and dispose of private property as they see fit."
Carol Frazey is by far the best candidate for At-Large Position B on the Whatcom County Council.Last updated: 2023-04-05Carol Frazey
Incumbent Carol Frazey is a small business owner and former teacher who is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council.
Incumbent Carol Frazey is a small business owner and former teacher who is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council. Her platform is focused on developing youth health programs in nutrition and the environment, increasing access to treatment programs to reduce incarceration rates, and supporting affordable housing. She is seeking to implement countywide broadband service, create a water protection plan for Lake Whatcom, and build a carbon-negative economy in the county.
Frazey is running against David Ramirez, who has been endorsed by the Whatcom County Republicans. Ramirez is running to reduce regulations on businesses and support individuals' rights to "use, possess, and dispose of private property as they see fit."
Carol Frazey is by far the best candidate for At-Large Position B on the Whatcom County Council.Carol Frazey
Incumbent Carol Frazey is a small business owner and former teacher who is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council.
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Incumbent Carol Frazey is a small business owner and former teacher who is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council. Her platform is focused on developing youth health programs in nutrition and the environment, increasing access to treatment programs to reduce incarceration rates, and supporting affordable housing. She is seeking to implement countywide broadband service, create a water protection plan for Lake Whatcom, and build a carbon-negative economy in the county.
Frazey is running against David Ramirez, who has been endorsed by the Whatcom County Republicans. Ramirez is running to reduce regulations on businesses and support individuals' rights to "use, possess, and dispose of private property as they see fit."
Carol Frazey is by far the best candidate for At-Large Position B on the Whatcom County Council.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.
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Brian Estes, the vice chair of the executive board of the Whatcom County Democrats, is running for District 4 on the County Council. Estes' top priorities include resolving water quantity issues, creating high-wage jobs in business, technology, agriculture, and other industries. He supports working more closely with colleges, workplace development organizations, and high schools to develop STEM education and job training for high-wage tech jobs. Estes wants to see an incarceration reduction strategy implemented that diverts those who need mental health and addiction services out of jail and into sobering and other service centers, reducing the number of prison beds needed.
Estes is running against Kathy Kershner, a former commissioned officer in the Navy and the current chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party. She was a member of the Whatcom Council County from 2010 to 2014. Her campaign focuses include preserving agricultural heritage and ensuring water access.
Estes is the clear progressive choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Brian Estes
Brian Estes, the vice chair of the executive board of the Whatcom County Democrats, is running for District 4 on the County Council. Estes' top priorities include resolving water quantity issues, creating high-wage jobs in business, technology, agriculture, and other industries.
Brian Estes, the vice chair of the executive board of the Whatcom County Democrats, is running for District 4 on the County Council. Estes' top priorities include resolving water quantity issues, creating high-wage jobs in business, technology, agriculture, and other industries. He supports working more closely with colleges, workplace development organizations, and high schools to develop STEM education and job training for high-wage tech jobs. Estes wants to see an incarceration reduction strategy implemented that diverts those who need mental health and addiction services out of jail and into sobering and other service centers, reducing the number of prison beds needed.
Estes is running against Kathy Kershner, a former commissioned officer in the Navy and the current chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party. She was a member of the Whatcom Council County from 2010 to 2014. Her campaign focuses include preserving agricultural heritage and ensuring water access.
Estes is the clear progressive choice in this race.Brian Estes
Brian Estes, the vice chair of the executive board of the Whatcom County Democrats, is running for District 4 on the County Council. Estes' top priorities include resolving water quantity issues, creating high-wage jobs in business, technology, agriculture, and other industries.
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Brian Estes, the vice chair of the executive board of the Whatcom County Democrats, is running for District 4 on the County Council. Estes' top priorities include resolving water quantity issues, creating high-wage jobs in business, technology, agriculture, and other industries. He supports working more closely with colleges, workplace development organizations, and high schools to develop STEM education and job training for high-wage tech jobs. Estes wants to see an incarceration reduction strategy implemented that diverts those who need mental health and addiction services out of jail and into sobering and other service centers, reducing the number of prison beds needed.
Estes is running against Kathy Kershner, a former commissioned officer in the Navy and the current chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party. She was a member of the Whatcom Council County from 2010 to 2014. Her campaign focuses include preserving agricultural heritage and ensuring water access.
Estes is the clear progressive choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Natalie McClendon is serving her second term as a Whatcom County Planning Commissioner. She has served as chair of the Whatcom Democrats and has volunteered with the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and other community organizations. If elected to the county council, McClendon says she will tackle issues of land and water use, affordable housing, and lack of job opportunities.
She is running against conservative Ben Elenbaas, a farmer, 18-year employee of BP's Cherry Point Refinery, and president of the WC Farm Bureau. He also served on the Whatcom County Planning Commission. In regards to the moratorium at Cherry Point, Elenbaas has stated that he would "seek to facilitate a regulatory environment in which these companies can continue to improve, upgrade and remain reliable, something our current council has demonstrated they are not willing to do." Elenbaas would push the council to support big corporations over protections for workers and the environment.
McClendon is the best choice for Whatcom County Council in District 5.Last updated: 2023-04-05Natalie McClendon
Natalie McClendon is serving her second term as a Whatcom County Planning Commissioner. She has served as chair of the Whatcom Democrats and has volunteered with the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and other community organizations.
Natalie McClendon is serving her second term as a Whatcom County Planning Commissioner. She has served as chair of the Whatcom Democrats and has volunteered with the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and other community organizations. If elected to the county council, McClendon says she will tackle issues of land and water use, affordable housing, and lack of job opportunities.
She is running against conservative Ben Elenbaas, a farmer, 18-year employee of BP's Cherry Point Refinery, and president of the WC Farm Bureau. He also served on the Whatcom County Planning Commission. In regards to the moratorium at Cherry Point, Elenbaas has stated that he would "seek to facilitate a regulatory environment in which these companies can continue to improve, upgrade and remain reliable, something our current council has demonstrated they are not willing to do." Elenbaas would push the council to support big corporations over protections for workers and the environment.
McClendon is the best choice for Whatcom County Council in District 5.Natalie McClendon
Natalie McClendon is serving her second term as a Whatcom County Planning Commissioner. She has served as chair of the Whatcom Democrats and has volunteered with the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and other community organizations.
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Natalie McClendon is serving her second term as a Whatcom County Planning Commissioner. She has served as chair of the Whatcom Democrats and has volunteered with the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and other community organizations. If elected to the county council, McClendon says she will tackle issues of land and water use, affordable housing, and lack of job opportunities.
She is running against conservative Ben Elenbaas, a farmer, 18-year employee of BP's Cherry Point Refinery, and president of the WC Farm Bureau. He also served on the Whatcom County Planning Commission. In regards to the moratorium at Cherry Point, Elenbaas has stated that he would "seek to facilitate a regulatory environment in which these companies can continue to improve, upgrade and remain reliable, something our current council has demonstrated they are not willing to do." Elenbaas would push the council to support big corporations over protections for workers and the environment.
McClendon is the best choice for Whatcom County Council in District 5.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Port Races
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below races on your ballot.
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Anthony Distefano is a Washington State Ferries employee running for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3. He has served as the shop steward for the Inlandboatmen's Union since 2017 and his professional experiences include consulting on effective heating for Alaskan Native villages and serving as an engineer and coordinator of operations for Earthrace, an environmental company. Distefano is running for Port of Bellingham to promote family-wage jobs at the waterfront, hone the balance between industry and environmental preservation, promote good stewardship of the Salish Sea, and provide broadband for all.
Distefano is challenging commercial fisherman and incumbent Bobby Briscoe. He was first elected to the Port of Bellingham in 2016 and wants to prioritize the construction of a container barge terminal on the waterfront, expand the fish hatchery program, and bring new businesses to Whatcom County. While Briscoe has been an ally of workers at the port and has earned several union endorsements, he has fallen short on his commitments to protect the environment.
Distefano's experience, progressive values, and endorsements from community leaders make him the best choice for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Anthony Distefano
Anthony Distefano is a Washington State Ferries employee running for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3.
Anthony Distefano is a Washington State Ferries employee running for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3. He has served as the shop steward for the Inlandboatmen's Union since 2017 and his professional experiences include consulting on effective heating for Alaskan Native villages and serving as an engineer and coordinator of operations for Earthrace, an environmental company. Distefano is running for Port of Bellingham to promote family-wage jobs at the waterfront, hone the balance between industry and environmental preservation, promote good stewardship of the Salish Sea, and provide broadband for all.
Distefano is challenging commercial fisherman and incumbent Bobby Briscoe. He was first elected to the Port of Bellingham in 2016 and wants to prioritize the construction of a container barge terminal on the waterfront, expand the fish hatchery program, and bring new businesses to Whatcom County. While Briscoe has been an ally of workers at the port and has earned several union endorsements, he has fallen short on his commitments to protect the environment.
Distefano's experience, progressive values, and endorsements from community leaders make him the best choice for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3.
Anthony Distefano
Anthony Distefano is a Washington State Ferries employee running for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3.
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Anthony Distefano is a Washington State Ferries employee running for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3. He has served as the shop steward for the Inlandboatmen's Union since 2017 and his professional experiences include consulting on effective heating for Alaskan Native villages and serving as an engineer and coordinator of operations for Earthrace, an environmental company. Distefano is running for Port of Bellingham to promote family-wage jobs at the waterfront, hone the balance between industry and environmental preservation, promote good stewardship of the Salish Sea, and provide broadband for all.
Distefano is challenging commercial fisherman and incumbent Bobby Briscoe. He was first elected to the Port of Bellingham in 2016 and wants to prioritize the construction of a container barge terminal on the waterfront, expand the fish hatchery program, and bring new businesses to Whatcom County. While Briscoe has been an ally of workers at the port and has earned several union endorsements, he has fallen short on his commitments to protect the environment.
Distefano's experience, progressive values, and endorsements from community leaders make him the best choice for Port of Bellingham, Commissioner District 3.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Helen Wheatley is running for Port Commissioner, District No. 1 for the Port of Olympia. Wheatley is an environmental activist who has advocated for the cleanup of Eastern's Washington's Hanford nuclear site. She currently serves as vice chair of her neighborhood association and was honored in 2018 as Thurston County Democrat of the Year. Wheatley's platform is incredibly progressive and includes protecting public health through pollution cleanup, balancing environmental and economic interests to help the port thrive, and adopting affordable and effective strategies that will ensure Thurston County is ready for the impacts of climate change.
Wheatley's opponent, Joe Downing, is running for re-election. His platform acknowledges the need to reduce the carbon footprint of the port and protect the Puget Sound, but it is not as comprehensive or progressive as Wheatley's.
We recommend Helen Wheatley for Port Commissioner, District No. 1.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Helen Wheatley
Helen Wheatley is running for Port Commissioner, District No. 1 for the Port of Olympia. Wheatley is an environmental activist who has advocated for the cleanup of Eastern's Washington's Hanford nuclear site.
Helen Wheatley is running for Port Commissioner, District No. 1 for the Port of Olympia. Wheatley is an environmental activist who has advocated for the cleanup of Eastern's Washington's Hanford nuclear site. She currently serves as vice chair of her neighborhood association and was honored in 2018 as Thurston County Democrat of the Year. Wheatley's platform is incredibly progressive and includes protecting public health through pollution cleanup, balancing environmental and economic interests to help the port thrive, and adopting affordable and effective strategies that will ensure Thurston County is ready for the impacts of climate change.
Wheatley's opponent, Joe Downing, is running for re-election. His platform acknowledges the need to reduce the carbon footprint of the port and protect the Puget Sound, but it is not as comprehensive or progressive as Wheatley's.
We recommend Helen Wheatley for Port Commissioner, District No. 1.
Helen Wheatley
Helen Wheatley is running for Port Commissioner, District No. 1 for the Port of Olympia. Wheatley is an environmental activist who has advocated for the cleanup of Eastern's Washington's Hanford nuclear site.
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Helen Wheatley is running for Port Commissioner, District No. 1 for the Port of Olympia. Wheatley is an environmental activist who has advocated for the cleanup of Eastern's Washington's Hanford nuclear site. She currently serves as vice chair of her neighborhood association and was honored in 2018 as Thurston County Democrat of the Year. Wheatley's platform is incredibly progressive and includes protecting public health through pollution cleanup, balancing environmental and economic interests to help the port thrive, and adopting affordable and effective strategies that will ensure Thurston County is ready for the impacts of climate change.
Wheatley's opponent, Joe Downing, is running for re-election. His platform acknowledges the need to reduce the carbon footprint of the port and protect the Puget Sound, but it is not as comprehensive or progressive as Wheatley's.
We recommend Helen Wheatley for Port Commissioner, District No. 1.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Sam Cho, the co-founder of an international export company, is running for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 2. He served on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and previously worked on trade issues for a member of Congress. As the son of South Korean immigrants, Cho is running to make the Port of Seattle work better for all people in King County, from reducing congestion at SeaTac Airport to supporting low-income families south of the airport who are impacted by noise and air pollution. He also wants to use the port as an economic engine to create opportunities for the county’s rapidly growing population.
Cho is running against attorney and former Bellevue City Councilmember Grant Degginger. His priorities for the port include balancing investment in clean fuels and carbon reduction with careful growth and ensuring contract equity at the airport for all businesses. As the port expands its construction projects, Degginger states his role as past chair of the Washington Public Disclosure Commission will mean more transparency for voters.Cho is the best choice in this race because of his strong support from our Progressive Voters Guide partners.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Sam Cho
Sam Cho, the co-founder of an international export company, is running for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 2. He served on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and previously worked on trade issues for a member of Congress.
Sam Cho, the co-founder of an international export company, is running for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 2. He served on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and previously worked on trade issues for a member of Congress. As the son of South Korean immigrants, Cho is running to make the Port of Seattle work better for all people in King County, from reducing congestion at SeaTac Airport to supporting low-income families south of the airport who are impacted by noise and air pollution. He also wants to use the port as an economic engine to create opportunities for the county’s rapidly growing population.
Cho is running against attorney and former Bellevue City Councilmember Grant Degginger. His priorities for the port include balancing investment in clean fuels and carbon reduction with careful growth and ensuring contract equity at the airport for all businesses. As the port expands its construction projects, Degginger states his role as past chair of the Washington Public Disclosure Commission will mean more transparency for voters.Cho is the best choice in this race because of his strong support from our Progressive Voters Guide partners.
Sam Cho
Sam Cho, the co-founder of an international export company, is running for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 2. He served on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and previously worked on trade issues for a member of Congress.
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Sam Cho, the co-founder of an international export company, is running for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 2. He served on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and previously worked on trade issues for a member of Congress. As the son of South Korean immigrants, Cho is running to make the Port of Seattle work better for all people in King County, from reducing congestion at SeaTac Airport to supporting low-income families south of the airport who are impacted by noise and air pollution. He also wants to use the port as an economic engine to create opportunities for the county’s rapidly growing population.
Cho is running against attorney and former Bellevue City Councilmember Grant Degginger. His priorities for the port include balancing investment in clean fuels and carbon reduction with careful growth and ensuring contract equity at the airport for all businesses. As the port expands its construction projects, Degginger states his role as past chair of the Washington Public Disclosure Commission will mean more transparency for voters.Cho is the best choice in this race because of his strong support from our Progressive Voters Guide partners.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running to retain his seat on the Seattle Port Commission to continue fighting climate change and increase the port's green energy jobs. He has been a leader on the commission on protecting orcas, publicly opposing the dangerous Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline, and advocating for well-paying jobs. The port faced criticism following Trump's Muslim ban when some protesters on the light rail were forced to skip the airport station. However, Felleman was among numerous leaders who released a statement condemning the ban and calling for an evaluation of the numerous government agencies’ response at the airport.
Felleman is being challenged by attorney Garth Jacobson. His priorities include pausing cruise line terminal growth until pollution cleanup efforts are further along, finding a way to eliminate the bus shuttles from the car rental facility, and installing availability lights in the airport parking structure. According to The Seattle Times, as of the primary election he has never attended a port commission meeting.
Felleman is the best choice for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 5.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Fred Felleman
Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running to retain his seat on the Seattle Port Commission to continue fighting climate change and increase the port's green energy jobs.
Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running to retain his seat on the Seattle Port Commission to continue fighting climate change and increase the port's green energy jobs. He has been a leader on the commission on protecting orcas, publicly opposing the dangerous Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline, and advocating for well-paying jobs. The port faced criticism following Trump's Muslim ban when some protesters on the light rail were forced to skip the airport station. However, Felleman was among numerous leaders who released a statement condemning the ban and calling for an evaluation of the numerous government agencies’ response at the airport.
Felleman is being challenged by attorney Garth Jacobson. His priorities include pausing cruise line terminal growth until pollution cleanup efforts are further along, finding a way to eliminate the bus shuttles from the car rental facility, and installing availability lights in the airport parking structure. According to The Seattle Times, as of the primary election he has never attended a port commission meeting.
Felleman is the best choice for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 5.
Fred Felleman
Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running to retain his seat on the Seattle Port Commission to continue fighting climate change and increase the port's green energy jobs.
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Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running to retain his seat on the Seattle Port Commission to continue fighting climate change and increase the port's green energy jobs. He has been a leader on the commission on protecting orcas, publicly opposing the dangerous Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline, and advocating for well-paying jobs. The port faced criticism following Trump's Muslim ban when some protesters on the light rail were forced to skip the airport station. However, Felleman was among numerous leaders who released a statement condemning the ban and calling for an evaluation of the numerous government agencies’ response at the airport.
Felleman is being challenged by attorney Garth Jacobson. His priorities include pausing cruise line terminal growth until pollution cleanup efforts are further along, finding a way to eliminate the bus shuttles from the car rental facility, and installing availability lights in the airport parking structure. According to The Seattle Times, as of the primary election he has never attended a port commission meeting.
Felleman is the best choice for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 5.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Frank Boykin is an account manager with United Parcel Service running for Port of Tacoma, Position 3. He has served as vice chair of the University Place Planning Commission as well as a leader in Tacoma's Black Collective, the Annie Wright School, Pierce College Foundation, and Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs. Boykin is running to increase the port's engagement with the community, encourage responsible growth, and protect family-wage jobs.
He is running against Deanna Keller, a Marine Corps veteran who is currently the CEO and President of Kel-Tech Plastics in Tacoma. She is focusing on modernizing facilities at the port, creating family-wage jobs, and keeping the port competitive in the region.
Boykin is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Frank Boykin
Frank Boykin is an account manager with United Parcel Service running for Port of Tacoma, Position 3.
Frank Boykin is an account manager with United Parcel Service running for Port of Tacoma, Position 3. He has served as vice chair of the University Place Planning Commission as well as a leader in Tacoma's Black Collective, the Annie Wright School, Pierce College Foundation, and Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs. Boykin is running to increase the port's engagement with the community, encourage responsible growth, and protect family-wage jobs.
He is running against Deanna Keller, a Marine Corps veteran who is currently the CEO and President of Kel-Tech Plastics in Tacoma. She is focusing on modernizing facilities at the port, creating family-wage jobs, and keeping the port competitive in the region.
Boykin is the best choice in this race.Frank Boykin
Frank Boykin is an account manager with United Parcel Service running for Port of Tacoma, Position 3.
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Frank Boykin is an account manager with United Parcel Service running for Port of Tacoma, Position 3. He has served as vice chair of the University Place Planning Commission as well as a leader in Tacoma's Black Collective, the Annie Wright School, Pierce College Foundation, and Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs. Boykin is running to increase the port's engagement with the community, encourage responsible growth, and protect family-wage jobs.
He is running against Deanna Keller, a Marine Corps veteran who is currently the CEO and President of Kel-Tech Plastics in Tacoma. She is focusing on modernizing facilities at the port, creating family-wage jobs, and keeping the port competitive in the region.
Boykin is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Attorney Kristin Ang is running for Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 5 to build a sustainable vision for industry at the port. She seeks to protect community health and the environment by reducing noise and air pollution, improving water quality, and increasing shore power technology. Ang opposes the port's property tax and supports pressing businesses to clean up their share of pollution, developing a comprehensive public engagement plan, and working with tribes, businesses, and local government to create shared agendas for the port.
Ang is running against Dave Bryant, a Navy veteran who wants to optimize the loading and offloading of goods with surface transportation and update the port's infrastructure. However, he lacks Ang's knowledge and experience when it comes to environmental conservation and creating clean energy jobs.
Ang is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Kristin Ang
Attorney Kristin Ang is running for Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 5 to build a sustainable vision for industry at the port. She seeks to protect community health and the environment by reducing noise and air pollution, improving water quality, and increasing shore power technology.
Attorney Kristin Ang is running for Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 5 to build a sustainable vision for industry at the port. She seeks to protect community health and the environment by reducing noise and air pollution, improving water quality, and increasing shore power technology. Ang opposes the port's property tax and supports pressing businesses to clean up their share of pollution, developing a comprehensive public engagement plan, and working with tribes, businesses, and local government to create shared agendas for the port.
Ang is running against Dave Bryant, a Navy veteran who wants to optimize the loading and offloading of goods with surface transportation and update the port's infrastructure. However, he lacks Ang's knowledge and experience when it comes to environmental conservation and creating clean energy jobs.
Ang is the best choice in this race.Kristin Ang
Attorney Kristin Ang is running for Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 5 to build a sustainable vision for industry at the port. She seeks to protect community health and the environment by reducing noise and air pollution, improving water quality, and increasing shore power technology.
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Attorney Kristin Ang is running for Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 5 to build a sustainable vision for industry at the port. She seeks to protect community health and the environment by reducing noise and air pollution, improving water quality, and increasing shore power technology. Ang opposes the port's property tax and supports pressing businesses to clean up their share of pollution, developing a comprehensive public engagement plan, and working with tribes, businesses, and local government to create shared agendas for the port.
Ang is running against Dave Bryant, a Navy veteran who wants to optimize the loading and offloading of goods with surface transportation and update the port's infrastructure. However, he lacks Ang's knowledge and experience when it comes to environmental conservation and creating clean energy jobs.
Ang is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
City Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
There are two progressives running for Bellingham Mayor: April Barker and Seth Fleetwood. We recommend April Barker because of her strong progressive platform and support from local advocates.
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April Barker, a Bellingham City Council member, substitute school teacher, and 20-year resident of Bellingham, is now running for mayor. She serves as the Chair of the Planning and Community Development Committee and a member of numerous other committees, including Justice, Finance, Public Works, and Accessible Technologies. As a council member, she has prioritized criminal justice reform, combating climate change, improving transportation options, and offering more affordable housing options. The centerpiece of Barker's campaign is creating more affordable housing. She lays out a detailed plan about how building more housing will strengthen the economy, fight climate change, reduce homelessness, improve transportation, and address historical inequities.
Barker is running against Seth Fleetwood, a lawyer who is co-chair of the Whatcom County Housing Affordability Task Force, a former member of both the Whatcom County Council and Bellingham City Council, and a 2014 state Senate candidate. He is running to bring collaborative solutions to homelessness and housing affordability and help ensure a just transition to a clean energy future.
Barker is the best choice for Mayor of Bellingham because of her strong endorsements and experience on the city council.
Last updated: 2023-04-05April Barker
April Barker, a Bellingham City Council member, substitute school teacher, and 20-year resident of Bellingham, is now running for mayor.
April Barker, a Bellingham City Council member, substitute school teacher, and 20-year resident of Bellingham, is now running for mayor. She serves as the Chair of the Planning and Community Development Committee and a member of numerous other committees, including Justice, Finance, Public Works, and Accessible Technologies. As a council member, she has prioritized criminal justice reform, combating climate change, improving transportation options, and offering more affordable housing options. The centerpiece of Barker's campaign is creating more affordable housing. She lays out a detailed plan about how building more housing will strengthen the economy, fight climate change, reduce homelessness, improve transportation, and address historical inequities.
Barker is running against Seth Fleetwood, a lawyer who is co-chair of the Whatcom County Housing Affordability Task Force, a former member of both the Whatcom County Council and Bellingham City Council, and a 2014 state Senate candidate. He is running to bring collaborative solutions to homelessness and housing affordability and help ensure a just transition to a clean energy future.
Barker is the best choice for Mayor of Bellingham because of her strong endorsements and experience on the city council.
April Barker
April Barker, a Bellingham City Council member, substitute school teacher, and 20-year resident of Bellingham, is now running for mayor.
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April Barker, a Bellingham City Council member, substitute school teacher, and 20-year resident of Bellingham, is now running for mayor. She serves as the Chair of the Planning and Community Development Committee and a member of numerous other committees, including Justice, Finance, Public Works, and Accessible Technologies. As a council member, she has prioritized criminal justice reform, combating climate change, improving transportation options, and offering more affordable housing options. The centerpiece of Barker's campaign is creating more affordable housing. She lays out a detailed plan about how building more housing will strengthen the economy, fight climate change, reduce homelessness, improve transportation, and address historical inequities.
Barker is running against Seth Fleetwood, a lawyer who is co-chair of the Whatcom County Housing Affordability Task Force, a former member of both the Whatcom County Council and Bellingham City Council, and a 2014 state Senate candidate. He is running to bring collaborative solutions to homelessness and housing affordability and help ensure a just transition to a clean energy future.
Barker is the best choice for Mayor of Bellingham because of her strong endorsements and experience on the city council.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Hollie Huthman is the owner of the Shakedown, a metal bar, and the Racket, a pinball lounge and bar. Huthman is running on a platform of affordable housing, job creation, and criminal justice reform. She is endorsed by current Bellingham City Councilmembers Gene Knutson, Pinky Vargas, and Terry Borneman, in addition to several past council members.
Huthman is running against Dana Briggs, a cook at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital who is running on a platform of combating climate change and protecting the Salish Sea. Briggs also wants to implement housing first policies to reduce homelessness and make Bellingham a sanctuary city.
We believe Huthman's thorough platform, strong campaign presence, and impressive support from progressive advocates makes her the best choice for the at-large seat on Bellingham City Council.Last updated: 2023-04-05Hollie Huthman
Hollie Huthman is the owner of the Shakedown, a metal bar, and the Racket, a pinball lounge and bar. Huthman is running on a platform of affordable housing, job creation, and criminal justice reform.
Hollie Huthman is the owner of the Shakedown, a metal bar, and the Racket, a pinball lounge and bar. Huthman is running on a platform of affordable housing, job creation, and criminal justice reform. She is endorsed by current Bellingham City Councilmembers Gene Knutson, Pinky Vargas, and Terry Borneman, in addition to several past council members.
Huthman is running against Dana Briggs, a cook at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital who is running on a platform of combating climate change and protecting the Salish Sea. Briggs also wants to implement housing first policies to reduce homelessness and make Bellingham a sanctuary city.
We believe Huthman's thorough platform, strong campaign presence, and impressive support from progressive advocates makes her the best choice for the at-large seat on Bellingham City Council.Hollie Huthman
Hollie Huthman is the owner of the Shakedown, a metal bar, and the Racket, a pinball lounge and bar. Huthman is running on a platform of affordable housing, job creation, and criminal justice reform.
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Hollie Huthman is the owner of the Shakedown, a metal bar, and the Racket, a pinball lounge and bar. Huthman is running on a platform of affordable housing, job creation, and criminal justice reform. She is endorsed by current Bellingham City Councilmembers Gene Knutson, Pinky Vargas, and Terry Borneman, in addition to several past council members.
Huthman is running against Dana Briggs, a cook at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital who is running on a platform of combating climate change and protecting the Salish Sea. Briggs also wants to implement housing first policies to reduce homelessness and make Bellingham a sanctuary city.
We believe Huthman's thorough platform, strong campaign presence, and impressive support from progressive advocates makes her the best choice for the at-large seat on Bellingham City Council.Last updated: 2023-04-05
There are two great progressives in this race: Hannah Stone and Beth Hartsoch. Stone would place a higher priority on immigration and social justice issues while Hartsoch would focus more on transportation and environmental issues. Read more below to pick the candidate which best fits your values and priorities for Bellingham.
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Beth Hartsoch is running for Bellingham City Council on a platform of affordable housing and increasing transportation options in Bellingham. She co-founded the Riveters Collective, a progressive civic action group, in response to the 2016 election. In 2018, the group formed a Political Action Committee and turned out voters in the 42nd Legislative District.
As a 20-year bike commuter, Hartsoch wants to make Bellingham's streets safer and easier for people to walk, bike, roll, and take transit. She also wants to bring her background in data analysis to increase transparency and improve outcomes for the city.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Beth Hartsoch
Beth Hartsoch is running for Bellingham City Council on a platform of affordable housing and increasing transportation options in Bellingham. She co-founded the Riveters Collective, a progressive civic action group, in response to the 2016 election.
Beth Hartsoch is running for Bellingham City Council on a platform of affordable housing and increasing transportation options in Bellingham. She co-founded the Riveters Collective, a progressive civic action group, in response to the 2016 election. In 2018, the group formed a Political Action Committee and turned out voters in the 42nd Legislative District.
As a 20-year bike commuter, Hartsoch wants to make Bellingham's streets safer and easier for people to walk, bike, roll, and take transit. She also wants to bring her background in data analysis to increase transparency and improve outcomes for the city.
Beth Hartsoch
Beth Hartsoch is running for Bellingham City Council on a platform of affordable housing and increasing transportation options in Bellingham. She co-founded the Riveters Collective, a progressive civic action group, in response to the 2016 election.
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Beth Hartsoch is running for Bellingham City Council on a platform of affordable housing and increasing transportation options in Bellingham. She co-founded the Riveters Collective, a progressive civic action group, in response to the 2016 election. In 2018, the group formed a Political Action Committee and turned out voters in the 42nd Legislative District.
As a 20-year bike commuter, Hartsoch wants to make Bellingham's streets safer and easier for people to walk, bike, roll, and take transit. She also wants to bring her background in data analysis to increase transparency and improve outcomes for the city.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Immigration lawyer Hannah Stone was appointed to the at-large position on the Bellingham City Council in 2018 and is running for the Ward 1 seat. Stone was selected unanimously by the council for her positions on small businesses, education, and affordable housing. She worked in immigration and citizenship law in Bellingham for 11 years in addition to serving as chair of the Whatcom County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and co-chair of Citizens for Bellingham Schools. Though her time on the council has been limited, she has earned the endorsement of many local progressives.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Hannah Stone
Immigration lawyer Hannah Stone was appointed to the at-large position on the Bellingham City Council in 2018 and is running for the Ward 1 seat. Stone was selected unanimously by the council for her positions on small businesses, education, and affordable housing.
Immigration lawyer Hannah Stone was appointed to the at-large position on the Bellingham City Council in 2018 and is running for the Ward 1 seat. Stone was selected unanimously by the council for her positions on small businesses, education, and affordable housing. She worked in immigration and citizenship law in Bellingham for 11 years in addition to serving as chair of the Whatcom County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and co-chair of Citizens for Bellingham Schools. Though her time on the council has been limited, she has earned the endorsement of many local progressives.
Hannah Stone
Immigration lawyer Hannah Stone was appointed to the at-large position on the Bellingham City Council in 2018 and is running for the Ward 1 seat. Stone was selected unanimously by the council for her positions on small businesses, education, and affordable housing.
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Immigration lawyer Hannah Stone was appointed to the at-large position on the Bellingham City Council in 2018 and is running for the Ward 1 seat. Stone was selected unanimously by the council for her positions on small businesses, education, and affordable housing. She worked in immigration and citizenship law in Bellingham for 11 years in addition to serving as chair of the Whatcom County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and co-chair of Citizens for Bellingham Schools. Though her time on the council has been limited, she has earned the endorsement of many local progressives.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
There are two progressives running in this race: Daniel Hammill and Ashanti Monts-Treviska. We lean toward Hammill because of his progressive track record on the council.
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Ashanti Monts-Treviska is a community activist running for Bellingham City Council in Ward 3. Monts-Treviska is a current board member of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center (WPJC). As a deaf Black woman of First American descent, she is striving to implement transformative justice and increase community conversation among underserved communities. She supports phasing out single-use plastics and making Bellingham into a stewardship city when it comes to sustainability and the environment. Monts-Treviska also wants to push local colleges to adopt new strategies for their students to graduate debt-free.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Ashanti Monts-Treviska
Ashanti Monts-Treviska is a community activist running for Bellingham City Council in Ward 3. Monts-Treviska is a current board member of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center (WPJC).
Ashanti Monts-Treviska is a community activist running for Bellingham City Council in Ward 3. Monts-Treviska is a current board member of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center (WPJC). As a deaf Black woman of First American descent, she is striving to implement transformative justice and increase community conversation among underserved communities. She supports phasing out single-use plastics and making Bellingham into a stewardship city when it comes to sustainability and the environment. Monts-Treviska also wants to push local colleges to adopt new strategies for their students to graduate debt-free.
Ashanti Monts-Treviska
Ashanti Monts-Treviska is a community activist running for Bellingham City Council in Ward 3. Monts-Treviska is a current board member of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center (WPJC).
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Ashanti Monts-Treviska is a community activist running for Bellingham City Council in Ward 3. Monts-Treviska is a current board member of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center (WPJC). As a deaf Black woman of First American descent, she is striving to implement transformative justice and increase community conversation among underserved communities. She supports phasing out single-use plastics and making Bellingham into a stewardship city when it comes to sustainability and the environment. Monts-Treviska also wants to push local colleges to adopt new strategies for their students to graduate debt-free.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Fundraising and development company owner Daniel Hammill was appointed in 2014 and elected in 2015 to represent Bellingham Ward 3 on the city council. He has been a longtime advocate for affordable housing and for people experiencing homelessness, including his work co-founding the Bellingham/Whatcom Project Homeless Connect to engage hundreds of volunteers in providing human services to unhoused people. He is very active with the Whatcom Volunteer Center and Food Bank, local schools, and the bicycle community. We lean toward Hammill because of his impressive work addressing the homelessness crisis facing Bellingham.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Daniel Hammill
Fundraising and development company owner Daniel Hammill was appointed in 2014 and elected in 2015 to represent Bellingham Ward 3 on the city council.
Fundraising and development company owner Daniel Hammill was appointed in 2014 and elected in 2015 to represent Bellingham Ward 3 on the city council. He has been a longtime advocate for affordable housing and for people experiencing homelessness, including his work co-founding the Bellingham/Whatcom Project Homeless Connect to engage hundreds of volunteers in providing human services to unhoused people. He is very active with the Whatcom Volunteer Center and Food Bank, local schools, and the bicycle community. We lean toward Hammill because of his impressive work addressing the homelessness crisis facing Bellingham.
Daniel Hammill
Fundraising and development company owner Daniel Hammill was appointed in 2014 and elected in 2015 to represent Bellingham Ward 3 on the city council.
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Fundraising and development company owner Daniel Hammill was appointed in 2014 and elected in 2015 to represent Bellingham Ward 3 on the city council. He has been a longtime advocate for affordable housing and for people experiencing homelessness, including his work co-founding the Bellingham/Whatcom Project Homeless Connect to engage hundreds of volunteers in providing human services to unhoused people. He is very active with the Whatcom Volunteer Center and Food Bank, local schools, and the bicycle community. We lean toward Hammill because of his impressive work addressing the homelessness crisis facing Bellingham.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
There are two progressive candidates running in this race: Lisa Anderson and Chanan Suarez. Anderson would focus on increased affordable housing and reducing homelessness while Suarez has a bold, progressive platform that includes building 3,500 city-owned housing units and a Bellingham Green New Deal. Read more below to pick the candidate which best fits your values and priorities for Bellingham.
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Democratic Socialist Chanan Suarez is running for the open seat on the Bellingham City Council, Ward 5, which will be vacated by Terry Bornemann at the end of the year. He is an Iraq War veteran who works for the American Federation of Government Employees. He is running on a bold progressive platform of housing for all, a Green New Deal for Bellingham, workers' rights, sanctuary for all, municipalization of services, funding an expansion of city programs with a progressive income tax and luxury taxes. In particular, he wants to build 3,500 units of city-owned social housing and expand tenants' right across the city. Suarez also wants to increase the Bellingham minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Chanan Suarez
Democratic Socialist Chanan Suarez is running for the open seat on the Bellingham City Council, Ward 5, which will be vacated by Terry Bornemann at the end of the year. He is an Iraq War veteran who works for the American Federation of Government Employees.
Democratic Socialist Chanan Suarez is running for the open seat on the Bellingham City Council, Ward 5, which will be vacated by Terry Bornemann at the end of the year. He is an Iraq War veteran who works for the American Federation of Government Employees. He is running on a bold progressive platform of housing for all, a Green New Deal for Bellingham, workers' rights, sanctuary for all, municipalization of services, funding an expansion of city programs with a progressive income tax and luxury taxes. In particular, he wants to build 3,500 units of city-owned social housing and expand tenants' right across the city. Suarez also wants to increase the Bellingham minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020.
Chanan Suarez
Democratic Socialist Chanan Suarez is running for the open seat on the Bellingham City Council, Ward 5, which will be vacated by Terry Bornemann at the end of the year. He is an Iraq War veteran who works for the American Federation of Government Employees.
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Democratic Socialist Chanan Suarez is running for the open seat on the Bellingham City Council, Ward 5, which will be vacated by Terry Bornemann at the end of the year. He is an Iraq War veteran who works for the American Federation of Government Employees. He is running on a bold progressive platform of housing for all, a Green New Deal for Bellingham, workers' rights, sanctuary for all, municipalization of services, funding an expansion of city programs with a progressive income tax and luxury taxes. In particular, he wants to build 3,500 units of city-owned social housing and expand tenants' right across the city. Suarez also wants to increase the Bellingham minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Lisa Anderson is an employee of Whatcom Community College and a member of the City of Bellingham's Planning and Development Commission. As a person who experienced homelessness when she was a young single parent, Anderson is uniquely situated to address the housing crisis needs facing Bellingham today. In 2014, she co-founded the Samish Way Task Force to bring attention to crime and drug use at the Aloha Motel, which was later condemned and is now being turned into low-income housing units. She has earned support from several of our progressive partner organizations.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson is an employee of Whatcom Community College and a member of the City of Bellingham's Planning and Development Commission.
Lisa Anderson is an employee of Whatcom Community College and a member of the City of Bellingham's Planning and Development Commission. As a person who experienced homelessness when she was a young single parent, Anderson is uniquely situated to address the housing crisis needs facing Bellingham today. In 2014, she co-founded the Samish Way Task Force to bring attention to crime and drug use at the Aloha Motel, which was later condemned and is now being turned into low-income housing units. She has earned support from several of our progressive partner organizations.
Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson is an employee of Whatcom Community College and a member of the City of Bellingham's Planning and Development Commission.
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Lisa Anderson is an employee of Whatcom Community College and a member of the City of Bellingham's Planning and Development Commission. As a person who experienced homelessness when she was a young single parent, Anderson is uniquely situated to address the housing crisis needs facing Bellingham today. In 2014, she co-founded the Samish Way Task Force to bring attention to crime and drug use at the Aloha Motel, which was later condemned and is now being turned into low-income housing units. She has earned support from several of our progressive partner organizations.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
School Districts
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.
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Jane Aras is running for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5. She wants to prioritize the social and emotional development of students and make access to high quality education more equitable. Aras has 17 years of experience working with students as a special education teacher and through the local PTSA. She created a math and reading club for students and introduced before-school computer programming for 4th and 5th grade students. Aras has numerous endorsements from progressive partner organizations and elected officials.
Aras is running against Dr. Francine Wiest, who is running to retain her seat after she was appointed to this position in January 2019. She was the president at Somerset Elementary and active in the PTSA before her appointment.
Aras's years of experience combined with her strong platform and endorsements make her the best choice for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5.Last updated: 2023-04-05Jane Aras
Jane Aras is running for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5. She wants to prioritize the social and emotional development of students and make access to high quality education more equitable.
Jane Aras is running for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5. She wants to prioritize the social and emotional development of students and make access to high quality education more equitable. Aras has 17 years of experience working with students as a special education teacher and through the local PTSA. She created a math and reading club for students and introduced before-school computer programming for 4th and 5th grade students. Aras has numerous endorsements from progressive partner organizations and elected officials.
Aras is running against Dr. Francine Wiest, who is running to retain her seat after she was appointed to this position in January 2019. She was the president at Somerset Elementary and active in the PTSA before her appointment.
Aras's years of experience combined with her strong platform and endorsements make her the best choice for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5.Jane Aras
Jane Aras is running for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5. She wants to prioritize the social and emotional development of students and make access to high quality education more equitable.
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Jane Aras is running for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5. She wants to prioritize the social and emotional development of students and make access to high quality education more equitable. Aras has 17 years of experience working with students as a special education teacher and through the local PTSA. She created a math and reading club for students and introduced before-school computer programming for 4th and 5th grade students. Aras has numerous endorsements from progressive partner organizations and elected officials.
Aras is running against Dr. Francine Wiest, who is running to retain her seat after she was appointed to this position in January 2019. She was the president at Somerset Elementary and active in the PTSA before her appointment.
Aras's years of experience combined with her strong platform and endorsements make her the best choice for Bellevue School District Board of Directors, District 5.Last updated: 2023-04-05
There are two strong candidates for Vancouver School District Director, Position No. 4: teacher Lisa Messer and student Lindsey Luis. They both earned endorsements from local Democrat groups and our Progressive Voters Guide partners.
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Mandi McDougall owns a photography studio in downtown Centralia. She has served in the community in several capacities, including as a board member for the Centralia Downtown Association and Jupiter Arts, a Mother of Preschoolers coordinator, and an event coordinator for the Lighted Tractor Parade. McDougall is running for the school board to improve communications between the district, staff, teachers, and parents. Her campaign is focusing on retaining teachers with fair negotiating standards, increasing access to vocational and technical education, and increasing transparency and fiscal responsibility.
McDougall is running against Centralia School Board member Jami Lund, a policy analyst for the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing organization. Lund has been accused of using his school board position to advance his conservative political agenda and has been written about by NPR for his obsession with trying to get teachers to leave their unions.
A school board member who is focused on fighting unions isn't fighting for kids. McDougall is by far the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Mandi McDougall
Mandi McDougall owns a photography studio in downtown Centralia.
Mandi McDougall owns a photography studio in downtown Centralia. She has served in the community in several capacities, including as a board member for the Centralia Downtown Association and Jupiter Arts, a Mother of Preschoolers coordinator, and an event coordinator for the Lighted Tractor Parade. McDougall is running for the school board to improve communications between the district, staff, teachers, and parents. Her campaign is focusing on retaining teachers with fair negotiating standards, increasing access to vocational and technical education, and increasing transparency and fiscal responsibility.
McDougall is running against Centralia School Board member Jami Lund, a policy analyst for the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing organization. Lund has been accused of using his school board position to advance his conservative political agenda and has been written about by NPR for his obsession with trying to get teachers to leave their unions.
A school board member who is focused on fighting unions isn't fighting for kids. McDougall is by far the best choice in this race.
Mandi McDougall
Mandi McDougall owns a photography studio in downtown Centralia.
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Mandi McDougall owns a photography studio in downtown Centralia. She has served in the community in several capacities, including as a board member for the Centralia Downtown Association and Jupiter Arts, a Mother of Preschoolers coordinator, and an event coordinator for the Lighted Tractor Parade. McDougall is running for the school board to improve communications between the district, staff, teachers, and parents. Her campaign is focusing on retaining teachers with fair negotiating standards, increasing access to vocational and technical education, and increasing transparency and fiscal responsibility.
McDougall is running against Centralia School Board member Jami Lund, a policy analyst for the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing organization. Lund has been accused of using his school board position to advance his conservative political agenda and has been written about by NPR for his obsession with trying to get teachers to leave their unions.
A school board member who is focused on fighting unions isn't fighting for kids. McDougall is by far the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Tam Dinh is a social work professor at Saint Martin’s University as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with children struggling with educational, mental health, and addiction issues. She serves on the Washington State Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA)’s Education and Health and Mental Health Committees. As a refugee who learned English in elementary school, Dinh credits a strong network of teachers for both her educational development and for her future interest in teaching. Dinh is running to fold social, emotional, and mental health into education. She supports diversity in education, from diverse teachers in classrooms to students with different learning needs, and promotes safe, equitable learning environments.
Dinh's opponent is John Rivera-Dirks, a former U.S. diplomat to India, Amazon executive, and a volunteer in the school district's Technology Advisory Group. Rivera-Dinks wants to increase student well-being with programs such as bullying prevention and over-scheduling management, support professional development, and update the elementary school buildings.
We recommend Dinh for Mercer Island School Board, Position 5 because of her progressive values and experience improving the lives of young people.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Tam Dinh
Tam Dinh is a social work professor at Saint Martin’s University as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with children struggling with educational, mental health, and addiction issues.
Tam Dinh is a social work professor at Saint Martin’s University as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with children struggling with educational, mental health, and addiction issues. She serves on the Washington State Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA)’s Education and Health and Mental Health Committees. As a refugee who learned English in elementary school, Dinh credits a strong network of teachers for both her educational development and for her future interest in teaching. Dinh is running to fold social, emotional, and mental health into education. She supports diversity in education, from diverse teachers in classrooms to students with different learning needs, and promotes safe, equitable learning environments.
Dinh's opponent is John Rivera-Dirks, a former U.S. diplomat to India, Amazon executive, and a volunteer in the school district's Technology Advisory Group. Rivera-Dinks wants to increase student well-being with programs such as bullying prevention and over-scheduling management, support professional development, and update the elementary school buildings.
We recommend Dinh for Mercer Island School Board, Position 5 because of her progressive values and experience improving the lives of young people.
Tam Dinh
Tam Dinh is a social work professor at Saint Martin’s University as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with children struggling with educational, mental health, and addiction issues.
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Tam Dinh is a social work professor at Saint Martin’s University as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with children struggling with educational, mental health, and addiction issues. She serves on the Washington State Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA)’s Education and Health and Mental Health Committees. As a refugee who learned English in elementary school, Dinh credits a strong network of teachers for both her educational development and for her future interest in teaching. Dinh is running to fold social, emotional, and mental health into education. She supports diversity in education, from diverse teachers in classrooms to students with different learning needs, and promotes safe, equitable learning environments.
Dinh's opponent is John Rivera-Dirks, a former U.S. diplomat to India, Amazon executive, and a volunteer in the school district's Technology Advisory Group. Rivera-Dinks wants to increase student well-being with programs such as bullying prevention and over-scheduling management, support professional development, and update the elementary school buildings.
We recommend Dinh for Mercer Island School Board, Position 5 because of her progressive values and experience improving the lives of young people.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Vote YES on Renton School Bond Proposition 1
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Renton School District No. 403's Proposition No. 1, the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond, will provide critical resources for the district. It would fund the construction of an elementary school in the quickly-growing northeastern part of the district, improved safety and security measures, renovations, additional science classrooms in high schools, and more. Because a greater number of families have moved into the district, the average homeowner will actually pay a lower tax rate under this levy, which will cost $3.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value through 2025. At this rate, the owner of a median-priced $400,000 home would pay $116 per month.
Our students deserve the best possible resources to kickstart their educations and secure their futures. Vote yes on the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond!
Last updated: 2023-04-05Renton School District No. 403's Proposition No. 1, the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond, will provide critical resources for the district. It would fund the construction of an elementary school in the quickly-growing northeastern part of the district, improved safety and security measures, renovations, additional science classrooms in high schools, and more. Because a greater number of families have moved into the district, the average homeowner will actually pay a lower tax rate under this levy, which will cost $3.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value through 2025. At this rate, the owner of a median-priced $400,000 home would pay $116 per month.
Our students deserve the best possible resources to kickstart their educations and secure their futures. Vote yes on the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond!
Renton School District No. 403's Proposition No. 1, the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond, will provide critical resources for the district. It would fund the construction of an elementary school in the quickly-growing northeastern part of the district, improved safety and security measures, renovations, additional science classrooms in high schools, and more. Because a greater number of families have moved into the district, the average homeowner will actually pay a lower tax rate under this levy, which will cost $3.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value through 2025. At this rate, the owner of a median-priced $400,000 home would pay $116 per month.
Our students deserve the best possible resources to kickstart their educations and secure their futures. Vote yes on the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond!
Renton School Bond 1
Renton School District No. 403's Proposition No. 1, the Building for Excellence School Building Construction Bond, will provide critical resources for the district.
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Eric Blumhagen is a professional engineer running for Seattle School Board in District 1. He has served as legislative chair for his children’s elementary school PTA and as advocacy chair and vice president for their high school PTO. Previously, Blumhagen served as a volunteer spokesperson against I-1240, the ballot measure that legalized charter schools in Washington.
Blumhagen recognizes the importance of reaching out to the community to listen and learn about how to close the opportunity gap. He supports using restorative justice in schools to reduce the disproportionate punishment of students of color. Blumhagen would also expand investments in Ethnic Studies and Since Time Immemorial curricula in Seattle Public Schools. He wants to see flexibility in enrollment and for Seattle to emulate successful programs started elsewhere in the region, like Everett's attendance program.
Blumhagen highlights his support from the past four Seattle School Board presidents as evidence of his relationships and readiness to serve the students of Seattle.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Eric Blumhagen
Eric Blumhagen is a professional engineer running for Seattle School Board in District 1. He has served as legislative chair for his children’s elementary school PTA and as advocacy chair and vice president for their high school PTO.
Eric Blumhagen is a professional engineer running for Seattle School Board in District 1. He has served as legislative chair for his children’s elementary school PTA and as advocacy chair and vice president for their high school PTO. Previously, Blumhagen served as a volunteer spokesperson against I-1240, the ballot measure that legalized charter schools in Washington.
Blumhagen recognizes the importance of reaching out to the community to listen and learn about how to close the opportunity gap. He supports using restorative justice in schools to reduce the disproportionate punishment of students of color. Blumhagen would also expand investments in Ethnic Studies and Since Time Immemorial curricula in Seattle Public Schools. He wants to see flexibility in enrollment and for Seattle to emulate successful programs started elsewhere in the region, like Everett's attendance program.
Blumhagen highlights his support from the past four Seattle School Board presidents as evidence of his relationships and readiness to serve the students of Seattle.
Eric Blumhagen
Eric Blumhagen is a professional engineer running for Seattle School Board in District 1. He has served as legislative chair for his children’s elementary school PTA and as advocacy chair and vice president for their high school PTO.
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Eric Blumhagen is a professional engineer running for Seattle School Board in District 1. He has served as legislative chair for his children’s elementary school PTA and as advocacy chair and vice president for their high school PTO. Previously, Blumhagen served as a volunteer spokesperson against I-1240, the ballot measure that legalized charter schools in Washington.
Blumhagen recognizes the importance of reaching out to the community to listen and learn about how to close the opportunity gap. He supports using restorative justice in schools to reduce the disproportionate punishment of students of color. Blumhagen would also expand investments in Ethnic Studies and Since Time Immemorial curricula in Seattle Public Schools. He wants to see flexibility in enrollment and for Seattle to emulate successful programs started elsewhere in the region, like Everett's attendance program.
Blumhagen highlights his support from the past four Seattle School Board presidents as evidence of his relationships and readiness to serve the students of Seattle.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Liza Rankin is a community organizer and artist running for Seattle School Board in District 1. She serves on the PTA of her children's school as well as on the board of the Seattle Council PTSA and the advisory board at Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange at Magnuson Park. Rankin began her school activism bringing food to teachers walking picket lines during the 2015 strike.
Rankin demonstrated detailed knowledge of the complex issues facing Seattle Public Schools during her in-person interview and highlighted her experience visiting or volunteering at half of the 102 schools in the district. She also shared examples of creative ways she supports students through her PTA work, including working with principals at the beginning of the school year to develop a list of supplies that low-income students need.
Rankin’s top priority would be to support the school board's new Strategic Plan and ensure that every child has equitable access and opportunity to learn. She also supports shifting the focus of PTAs from fundraising for local schools to advocacy for all students.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Liza Rankin
Liza Rankin is a community organizer and artist running for Seattle School Board in District 1.
Liza Rankin is a community organizer and artist running for Seattle School Board in District 1. She serves on the PTA of her children's school as well as on the board of the Seattle Council PTSA and the advisory board at Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange at Magnuson Park. Rankin began her school activism bringing food to teachers walking picket lines during the 2015 strike.
Rankin demonstrated detailed knowledge of the complex issues facing Seattle Public Schools during her in-person interview and highlighted her experience visiting or volunteering at half of the 102 schools in the district. She also shared examples of creative ways she supports students through her PTA work, including working with principals at the beginning of the school year to develop a list of supplies that low-income students need.
Rankin’s top priority would be to support the school board's new Strategic Plan and ensure that every child has equitable access and opportunity to learn. She also supports shifting the focus of PTAs from fundraising for local schools to advocacy for all students.
Liza Rankin
Liza Rankin is a community organizer and artist running for Seattle School Board in District 1.
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Liza Rankin is a community organizer and artist running for Seattle School Board in District 1. She serves on the PTA of her children's school as well as on the board of the Seattle Council PTSA and the advisory board at Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange at Magnuson Park. Rankin began her school activism bringing food to teachers walking picket lines during the 2015 strike.
Rankin demonstrated detailed knowledge of the complex issues facing Seattle Public Schools during her in-person interview and highlighted her experience visiting or volunteering at half of the 102 schools in the district. She also shared examples of creative ways she supports students through her PTA work, including working with principals at the beginning of the school year to develop a list of supplies that low-income students need.
Rankin’s top priority would be to support the school board's new Strategic Plan and ensure that every child has equitable access and opportunity to learn. She also supports shifting the focus of PTAs from fundraising for local schools to advocacy for all students.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Chandra Hampson is president of the Seattle Council PTSA and she has served as PTA president and vice president, among other roles. Prior to her involvement in Seattle Public Schools, Hampson worked as a bank examiner at Wells Fargo before becoming an independent consultant. Hampson wants to bring her financial management experience to the Seattle School Board. She is unique among the candidates running for her experience managing large organizational budgets.
Hampson is HoChunk from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Anishinaabe from the White Earth Nation. She is very committed to closing the opportunity gap and wants more dual-language training for teachers and staff. She also supports ending in-school suspensions and wants more consistency from staff when it comes to dealing with racial incidents in schools. Like Liza Rankin in District 1, Hampson supports shifting the focus of PTAs from fundraising for local schools to advocacy for all students. Hampson enjoyed strong support during the primary election.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Chandra Hampson
Chandra Hampson is president of the Seattle Council PTSA and she has served as PTA president and vice president, among other roles.
Chandra Hampson is president of the Seattle Council PTSA and she has served as PTA president and vice president, among other roles. Prior to her involvement in Seattle Public Schools, Hampson worked as a bank examiner at Wells Fargo before becoming an independent consultant. Hampson wants to bring her financial management experience to the Seattle School Board. She is unique among the candidates running for her experience managing large organizational budgets.
Hampson is HoChunk from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Anishinaabe from the White Earth Nation. She is very committed to closing the opportunity gap and wants more dual-language training for teachers and staff. She also supports ending in-school suspensions and wants more consistency from staff when it comes to dealing with racial incidents in schools. Like Liza Rankin in District 1, Hampson supports shifting the focus of PTAs from fundraising for local schools to advocacy for all students. Hampson enjoyed strong support during the primary election.
Chandra Hampson
Chandra Hampson is president of the Seattle Council PTSA and she has served as PTA president and vice president, among other roles.
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Chandra Hampson is president of the Seattle Council PTSA and she has served as PTA president and vice president, among other roles. Prior to her involvement in Seattle Public Schools, Hampson worked as a bank examiner at Wells Fargo before becoming an independent consultant. Hampson wants to bring her financial management experience to the Seattle School Board. She is unique among the candidates running for her experience managing large organizational budgets.
Hampson is HoChunk from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Anishinaabe from the White Earth Nation. She is very committed to closing the opportunity gap and wants more dual-language training for teachers and staff. She also supports ending in-school suspensions and wants more consistency from staff when it comes to dealing with racial incidents in schools. Like Liza Rankin in District 1, Hampson supports shifting the focus of PTAs from fundraising for local schools to advocacy for all students. Hampson enjoyed strong support during the primary election.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Rebeca Muñiz works for the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy at the University of Washington overseeing budgets and coordinating research projects. She earned a master's degree in Education Policy and Leadership from UW and has volunteered with OneAmerica, the Gender Justice League, and the 43rd District Democrats.
As a first-generation Mexican-American whose mother struggled economically, Muñiz is dedicated to equity and stability for all students. She seeks to reform current disciplinary practices that disproportionately affect students of color, provide dual-language programs starting in Pre-K, hire mental health counselors, and adopt equitable funding by providing more resources to struggling schools. She supports banning out-of-school suspensions and wants to do more to reallocate funding to schools with more low-income students and students of color.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Rebeca Muñiz
Rebeca Muñiz works for the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy at the University of Washington overseeing budgets and coordinating research projects.
Rebeca Muñiz works for the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy at the University of Washington overseeing budgets and coordinating research projects. She earned a master's degree in Education Policy and Leadership from UW and has volunteered with OneAmerica, the Gender Justice League, and the 43rd District Democrats.
As a first-generation Mexican-American whose mother struggled economically, Muñiz is dedicated to equity and stability for all students. She seeks to reform current disciplinary practices that disproportionately affect students of color, provide dual-language programs starting in Pre-K, hire mental health counselors, and adopt equitable funding by providing more resources to struggling schools. She supports banning out-of-school suspensions and wants to do more to reallocate funding to schools with more low-income students and students of color.
Rebeca Muñiz
Rebeca Muñiz works for the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy at the University of Washington overseeing budgets and coordinating research projects.
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Rebeca Muñiz works for the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy at the University of Washington overseeing budgets and coordinating research projects. She earned a master's degree in Education Policy and Leadership from UW and has volunteered with OneAmerica, the Gender Justice League, and the 43rd District Democrats.
As a first-generation Mexican-American whose mother struggled economically, Muñiz is dedicated to equity and stability for all students. She seeks to reform current disciplinary practices that disproportionately affect students of color, provide dual-language programs starting in Pre-K, hire mental health counselors, and adopt equitable funding by providing more resources to struggling schools. She supports banning out-of-school suspensions and wants to do more to reallocate funding to schools with more low-income students and students of color.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Molly Mitchell is the director of Student Support Programs at Seattle Central. She oversees various student support programs there, including the AmeriCorps Benefits Hub, Re-Entry/Prison Education, and Student Veteran Support.
Mitchell is running in District 6 to bring her experience as an educator, parent, and woman of color to the Seattle School Board. She is deeply invested in equity and has a great deal of experience working with marginalized students. She wants to address systemic racism in Seattle schools, including ending the school-to-prison pipeline, closing the opportunity gap, and reducing bullying.
Mitchell supports giving teachers and staff better training on restorative justice and trauma-informed care to support students instead of focusing on punishment. She is concerned that schools are treating the inability to learn as a behavioral issue and wants to see more Individualized Education Programs to give students the opportunity to thrive.
We lean toward Mitchell because we believe she would be an effective force for change to improve equity in Seattle Public Schools.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Molly E. Mitchell
Molly Mitchell is the director of Student Support Programs at Seattle Central.
Molly Mitchell is the director of Student Support Programs at Seattle Central. She oversees various student support programs there, including the AmeriCorps Benefits Hub, Re-Entry/Prison Education, and Student Veteran Support.
Mitchell is running in District 6 to bring her experience as an educator, parent, and woman of color to the Seattle School Board. She is deeply invested in equity and has a great deal of experience working with marginalized students. She wants to address systemic racism in Seattle schools, including ending the school-to-prison pipeline, closing the opportunity gap, and reducing bullying.
Mitchell supports giving teachers and staff better training on restorative justice and trauma-informed care to support students instead of focusing on punishment. She is concerned that schools are treating the inability to learn as a behavioral issue and wants to see more Individualized Education Programs to give students the opportunity to thrive.
We lean toward Mitchell because we believe she would be an effective force for change to improve equity in Seattle Public Schools.
Molly E. Mitchell
Molly Mitchell is the director of Student Support Programs at Seattle Central.
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Molly Mitchell is the director of Student Support Programs at Seattle Central. She oversees various student support programs there, including the AmeriCorps Benefits Hub, Re-Entry/Prison Education, and Student Veteran Support.
Mitchell is running in District 6 to bring her experience as an educator, parent, and woman of color to the Seattle School Board. She is deeply invested in equity and has a great deal of experience working with marginalized students. She wants to address systemic racism in Seattle schools, including ending the school-to-prison pipeline, closing the opportunity gap, and reducing bullying.
Mitchell supports giving teachers and staff better training on restorative justice and trauma-informed care to support students instead of focusing on punishment. She is concerned that schools are treating the inability to learn as a behavioral issue and wants to see more Individualized Education Programs to give students the opportunity to thrive.
We lean toward Mitchell because we believe she would be an effective force for change to improve equity in Seattle Public Schools.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Leslie Harris is a litigation paralegal, foster parent, Democratic Party activist, and the current president of the Seattle School Board. Elected in 2015, Harris is currently serving her second term as president.
Harris’s top priority is managing the district’s budget and finding ways to fund the many needs of Seattle Public Schools. She cites many examples of improvement in the district over the last four years but stresses that much work remains. Harris includes among her list of accomplishments the hiring of a new superintendent, passing a five-year racial equity plan, and adopting a capital levy for high-need high schools. Harris is also proud of hosting a monthly public meeting to answer questions and listen to the concerns of parents and students.
The Seattle School Board has suffered from significant turnover in recent years. The seven-member board will see at least three and as many as five new members after this November’s election. Harris is the only incumbent running again and she would be the longest-tenured member of the board if she is re-elected.
Harris earned strong support in the primary election. She is a good choice if you’re looking for continuity on the school board.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Leslie S. Harris
Leslie Harris is a litigation paralegal, foster parent, Democratic Party activist, and the current president of the Seattle School Board. Elected in 2015, Harris is currently serving her second term as president.
Leslie Harris is a litigation paralegal, foster parent, Democratic Party activist, and the current president of the Seattle School Board. Elected in 2015, Harris is currently serving her second term as president.
Harris’s top priority is managing the district’s budget and finding ways to fund the many needs of Seattle Public Schools. She cites many examples of improvement in the district over the last four years but stresses that much work remains. Harris includes among her list of accomplishments the hiring of a new superintendent, passing a five-year racial equity plan, and adopting a capital levy for high-need high schools. Harris is also proud of hosting a monthly public meeting to answer questions and listen to the concerns of parents and students.
The Seattle School Board has suffered from significant turnover in recent years. The seven-member board will see at least three and as many as five new members after this November’s election. Harris is the only incumbent running again and she would be the longest-tenured member of the board if she is re-elected.
Harris earned strong support in the primary election. She is a good choice if you’re looking for continuity on the school board.
Leslie S. Harris
Leslie Harris is a litigation paralegal, foster parent, Democratic Party activist, and the current president of the Seattle School Board. Elected in 2015, Harris is currently serving her second term as president.
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Leslie Harris is a litigation paralegal, foster parent, Democratic Party activist, and the current president of the Seattle School Board. Elected in 2015, Harris is currently serving her second term as president.
Harris’s top priority is managing the district’s budget and finding ways to fund the many needs of Seattle Public Schools. She cites many examples of improvement in the district over the last four years but stresses that much work remains. Harris includes among her list of accomplishments the hiring of a new superintendent, passing a five-year racial equity plan, and adopting a capital levy for high-need high schools. Harris is also proud of hosting a monthly public meeting to answer questions and listen to the concerns of parents and students.
The Seattle School Board has suffered from significant turnover in recent years. The seven-member board will see at least three and as many as five new members after this November’s election. Harris is the only incumbent running again and she would be the longest-tenured member of the board if she is re-elected.
Harris earned strong support in the primary election. She is a good choice if you’re looking for continuity on the school board.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Nikki Otero Lockwood is a public schools advocate and community activist running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1. She has served as chair of a Montessori parent group, as well as a member of the Human Growth and Development Committee and the Superintendent’s Work Group on Restorative Practices. She currently works as an organizer for the ACLU trying to reform the school to prison pipeline. As a mother of two, including a child with autism, she has advocated for special needs children as a member of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. As part of her commitment to equitable policies and fully-funded education, she would push to reform school discipline, address systemic racism and inequality in schools, and ensure the accessibility of mental health workers for students.
Lockwood's opponent in this race is former elementary school teacher Katey Randall Treloar. Treloar is running to address budget shortfalls, hold principals and administrators accountable for their conduct, and support community nonprofits that support students. However, Treloar has also expressed support for arming security officers in schools, which increases fear among students without making classrooms safer. In our local council interview, we were disappointed in her equity analysis and belief that solutions that worked for most kids should be supported instead of designing solutions that worked for the kids who are struggling the most.
Lockwood is the best candidate for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Nikki Otero Lockwood
Nikki Otero Lockwood is a public schools advocate and community activist running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1.
Nikki Otero Lockwood is a public schools advocate and community activist running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1. She has served as chair of a Montessori parent group, as well as a member of the Human Growth and Development Committee and the Superintendent’s Work Group on Restorative Practices. She currently works as an organizer for the ACLU trying to reform the school to prison pipeline. As a mother of two, including a child with autism, she has advocated for special needs children as a member of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. As part of her commitment to equitable policies and fully-funded education, she would push to reform school discipline, address systemic racism and inequality in schools, and ensure the accessibility of mental health workers for students.
Lockwood's opponent in this race is former elementary school teacher Katey Randall Treloar. Treloar is running to address budget shortfalls, hold principals and administrators accountable for their conduct, and support community nonprofits that support students. However, Treloar has also expressed support for arming security officers in schools, which increases fear among students without making classrooms safer. In our local council interview, we were disappointed in her equity analysis and belief that solutions that worked for most kids should be supported instead of designing solutions that worked for the kids who are struggling the most.
Lockwood is the best candidate for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1.
Nikki Otero Lockwood
Nikki Otero Lockwood is a public schools advocate and community activist running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1.
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Nikki Otero Lockwood is a public schools advocate and community activist running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1. She has served as chair of a Montessori parent group, as well as a member of the Human Growth and Development Committee and the Superintendent’s Work Group on Restorative Practices. She currently works as an organizer for the ACLU trying to reform the school to prison pipeline. As a mother of two, including a child with autism, she has advocated for special needs children as a member of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. As part of her commitment to equitable policies and fully-funded education, she would push to reform school discipline, address systemic racism and inequality in schools, and ensure the accessibility of mental health workers for students.
Lockwood's opponent in this race is former elementary school teacher Katey Randall Treloar. Treloar is running to address budget shortfalls, hold principals and administrators accountable for their conduct, and support community nonprofits that support students. However, Treloar has also expressed support for arming security officers in schools, which increases fear among students without making classrooms safer. In our local council interview, we were disappointed in her equity analysis and belief that solutions that worked for most kids should be supported instead of designing solutions that worked for the kids who are struggling the most.
Lockwood is the best candidate for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 1.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Jenny Slagle is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2. She is the Director of Community Services at Better Health Together, where Slagle advocates for healthier communities and improved Medicaid access. She has served on the Spokane School District Diversity Advisory Board. A member of the Yakama tribe, Slagle states that she wants to be bold in her equity work by strengthening relationships with regional tribes and other communities of color. Slagle wants to see appropriate school and class sizes, increase the number of mental health professionals in schools, and institute social-emotional learning programs.
Slagle is running against educator Kellilin "Kelli" MacFarlane, who works as a substitute teacher in Spokane and has taught since 2005. She is running to get teachers’ voices heard. Unfortunately, MacFarlane did not return an election questionnaire and does not have detailed platform information. One of her more recent posts on social media is a photo of herself with a Donald Trump cutout at the Spokane GOP Booth at the Spokane county fair.
Slagle is the best choice for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Jenny Slagle
Jenny Slagle is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2. She is the Director of Community Services at Better Health Together, where Slagle advocates for healthier communities and improved Medicaid access.
Jenny Slagle is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2. She is the Director of Community Services at Better Health Together, where Slagle advocates for healthier communities and improved Medicaid access. She has served on the Spokane School District Diversity Advisory Board. A member of the Yakama tribe, Slagle states that she wants to be bold in her equity work by strengthening relationships with regional tribes and other communities of color. Slagle wants to see appropriate school and class sizes, increase the number of mental health professionals in schools, and institute social-emotional learning programs.
Slagle is running against educator Kellilin "Kelli" MacFarlane, who works as a substitute teacher in Spokane and has taught since 2005. She is running to get teachers’ voices heard. Unfortunately, MacFarlane did not return an election questionnaire and does not have detailed platform information. One of her more recent posts on social media is a photo of herself with a Donald Trump cutout at the Spokane GOP Booth at the Spokane county fair.
Slagle is the best choice for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2.
Jenny Slagle
Jenny Slagle is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2. She is the Director of Community Services at Better Health Together, where Slagle advocates for healthier communities and improved Medicaid access.
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Jenny Slagle is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2. She is the Director of Community Services at Better Health Together, where Slagle advocates for healthier communities and improved Medicaid access. She has served on the Spokane School District Diversity Advisory Board. A member of the Yakama tribe, Slagle states that she wants to be bold in her equity work by strengthening relationships with regional tribes and other communities of color. Slagle wants to see appropriate school and class sizes, increase the number of mental health professionals in schools, and institute social-emotional learning programs.
Slagle is running against educator Kellilin "Kelli" MacFarlane, who works as a substitute teacher in Spokane and has taught since 2005. She is running to get teachers’ voices heard. Unfortunately, MacFarlane did not return an election questionnaire and does not have detailed platform information. One of her more recent posts on social media is a photo of herself with a Donald Trump cutout at the Spokane GOP Booth at the Spokane county fair.
Slagle is the best choice for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 2.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
There are two strong candidates for Vancouver School District Director, Position No. 4: teacher Lisa Messer and student Lindsey Luis. They both earned endorsements from local Democrat groups and our Progressive Voters Guide partners.
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Erin Georgen is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4. She is prioritizing the expansion of resources and interventions for struggling students, training staff in de-escalation techniques, and ensuring that students get more practical-skill and project-based education, including preparing kids to work in the clean energy economy. As someone who has worked at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation for many years, Georgen does not support arming campus resource officers because she doesn't believe it makes students or staff safer when dealing with behavioral issues. Georgen also has a background in physical therapy, worked as an assistant with high needs patients, and has strong experience in mental health and discipline issues in schools.
Georgen's opponent in this race is Kevin Morrison, who has worked in Spokane Public Schools for sixteen years and served seven years in the superintendent’s cabinet. He is prioritizing working with the city’s legislative partners to find budget solutions and advocate for additional funding for special education and youth mental crisis care. While he is progressive on some issues, in our volunteer interviews he was evasive on the issue of arming school resources officers and he is not as strong on racial equity as Georgen.
We believe Erin Georgen is the best choice in this race because of her thoughtful analysis of equity in Spokane Public Schools and she deserves your vote for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Erin Georgen
Erin Georgen is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4.
Erin Georgen is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4. She is prioritizing the expansion of resources and interventions for struggling students, training staff in de-escalation techniques, and ensuring that students get more practical-skill and project-based education, including preparing kids to work in the clean energy economy. As someone who has worked at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation for many years, Georgen does not support arming campus resource officers because she doesn't believe it makes students or staff safer when dealing with behavioral issues. Georgen also has a background in physical therapy, worked as an assistant with high needs patients, and has strong experience in mental health and discipline issues in schools.
Georgen's opponent in this race is Kevin Morrison, who has worked in Spokane Public Schools for sixteen years and served seven years in the superintendent’s cabinet. He is prioritizing working with the city’s legislative partners to find budget solutions and advocate for additional funding for special education and youth mental crisis care. While he is progressive on some issues, in our volunteer interviews he was evasive on the issue of arming school resources officers and he is not as strong on racial equity as Georgen.
We believe Erin Georgen is the best choice in this race because of her thoughtful analysis of equity in Spokane Public Schools and she deserves your vote for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4.
Erin Georgen
Erin Georgen is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4.
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Erin Georgen is running for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4. She is prioritizing the expansion of resources and interventions for struggling students, training staff in de-escalation techniques, and ensuring that students get more practical-skill and project-based education, including preparing kids to work in the clean energy economy. As someone who has worked at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation for many years, Georgen does not support arming campus resource officers because she doesn't believe it makes students or staff safer when dealing with behavioral issues. Georgen also has a background in physical therapy, worked as an assistant with high needs patients, and has strong experience in mental health and discipline issues in schools.
Georgen's opponent in this race is Kevin Morrison, who has worked in Spokane Public Schools for sixteen years and served seven years in the superintendent’s cabinet. He is prioritizing working with the city’s legislative partners to find budget solutions and advocate for additional funding for special education and youth mental crisis care. While he is progressive on some issues, in our volunteer interviews he was evasive on the issue of arming school resources officers and he is not as strong on racial equity as Georgen.
We believe Erin Georgen is the best choice in this race because of her thoughtful analysis of equity in Spokane Public Schools and she deserves your vote for Spokane School Board, Director, Position 4.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Lisa Keating is the executive director of My Purple Umbrella, an organization which advocates for LGBTQ students. She was motivated to run because of recent teachers' strikes and is striving to bring more transparency and accountability to the school board.
Keating is challenging 30-year incumbent Debbie Winskill, the longest-serving member on the board. Unfortunately, Winskill was the only member of the board who did not sign a letter condemning the controversial op-ed titled "Diversity education is a divisive education" penned a Tacoma teacher who opposed the incorporation of ethnic studies into Tacoma schools' curricula, saying that she thought he was a good teacher.
It's long past time for fresh leadership on the Tacoma School Board. Lisa Keating is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Lisa Keating
Lisa Keating is the executive director of My Purple Umbrella, an organization which advocates for LGBTQ students. She was motivated to run because of recent teachers' strikes and is striving to bring more transparency and accountability to the school board.
Lisa Keating is the executive director of My Purple Umbrella, an organization which advocates for LGBTQ students. She was motivated to run because of recent teachers' strikes and is striving to bring more transparency and accountability to the school board.
Keating is challenging 30-year incumbent Debbie Winskill, the longest-serving member on the board. Unfortunately, Winskill was the only member of the board who did not sign a letter condemning the controversial op-ed titled "Diversity education is a divisive education" penned a Tacoma teacher who opposed the incorporation of ethnic studies into Tacoma schools' curricula, saying that she thought he was a good teacher.
It's long past time for fresh leadership on the Tacoma School Board. Lisa Keating is the best choice in this race.Lisa Keating
Lisa Keating is the executive director of My Purple Umbrella, an organization which advocates for LGBTQ students. She was motivated to run because of recent teachers' strikes and is striving to bring more transparency and accountability to the school board.
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Lisa Keating is the executive director of My Purple Umbrella, an organization which advocates for LGBTQ students. She was motivated to run because of recent teachers' strikes and is striving to bring more transparency and accountability to the school board.
Keating is challenging 30-year incumbent Debbie Winskill, the longest-serving member on the board. Unfortunately, Winskill was the only member of the board who did not sign a letter condemning the controversial op-ed titled "Diversity education is a divisive education" penned a Tacoma teacher who opposed the incorporation of ethnic studies into Tacoma schools' curricula, saying that she thought he was a good teacher.
It's long past time for fresh leadership on the Tacoma School Board. Lisa Keating is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Dr. Enrique Leon was chosen to join the school board by the Tacoma School Board of Directors after School Board President Catherine Ushka was elected to the city council. Along with his position on the board, Dr. Leon works at MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine and is a team physician for Lincoln and Stadium High schools.
Leon notes that last year's teacher strike gave educators a well-deserved raise, but acknowledged rifts in the community between the district leaders and the unions that resulted.
The state Legislature has enacted a cap on levy funding that has contributed to a budget deficit in Tacoma schools. This year the formula was amended, but schools still face consequences such as teacher layoffs. In light of further likely budget cuts in the district, Leon says he is looking at free and open evidence-based curriculum rather than buying a new curriculum. He will also focus on supporting an enhanced elementary reading curriculum, emphasizing kids' emotional and mental health, and creating community-school partnerships.
Leon is running against Kristopher Kerns, the vice president of Point Defiance Elementary's PTA. He supported last September's teacher strike, saying that teachers deserve fair wages, but noted the burden on parents like himself. Kerns would modify hiring timelines and policies for teachers, aggressively recruit new educators, and states that he will ensure no additional layoffs in the district
We lean towards Leon in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Dr. Enrique Leon
Dr. Enrique Leon was chosen to join the school board by the Tacoma School Board of Directors after School Board President Catherine Ushka was elected to the city council. Along with his position on the board, Dr.
Dr. Enrique Leon was chosen to join the school board by the Tacoma School Board of Directors after School Board President Catherine Ushka was elected to the city council. Along with his position on the board, Dr. Leon works at MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine and is a team physician for Lincoln and Stadium High schools.
Leon notes that last year's teacher strike gave educators a well-deserved raise, but acknowledged rifts in the community between the district leaders and the unions that resulted.
The state Legislature has enacted a cap on levy funding that has contributed to a budget deficit in Tacoma schools. This year the formula was amended, but schools still face consequences such as teacher layoffs. In light of further likely budget cuts in the district, Leon says he is looking at free and open evidence-based curriculum rather than buying a new curriculum. He will also focus on supporting an enhanced elementary reading curriculum, emphasizing kids' emotional and mental health, and creating community-school partnerships.
Leon is running against Kristopher Kerns, the vice president of Point Defiance Elementary's PTA. He supported last September's teacher strike, saying that teachers deserve fair wages, but noted the burden on parents like himself. Kerns would modify hiring timelines and policies for teachers, aggressively recruit new educators, and states that he will ensure no additional layoffs in the district
We lean towards Leon in this race.Dr. Enrique Leon
Dr. Enrique Leon was chosen to join the school board by the Tacoma School Board of Directors after School Board President Catherine Ushka was elected to the city council. Along with his position on the board, Dr.
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Dr. Enrique Leon was chosen to join the school board by the Tacoma School Board of Directors after School Board President Catherine Ushka was elected to the city council. Along with his position on the board, Dr. Leon works at MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine and is a team physician for Lincoln and Stadium High schools.
Leon notes that last year's teacher strike gave educators a well-deserved raise, but acknowledged rifts in the community between the district leaders and the unions that resulted.
The state Legislature has enacted a cap on levy funding that has contributed to a budget deficit in Tacoma schools. This year the formula was amended, but schools still face consequences such as teacher layoffs. In light of further likely budget cuts in the district, Leon says he is looking at free and open evidence-based curriculum rather than buying a new curriculum. He will also focus on supporting an enhanced elementary reading curriculum, emphasizing kids' emotional and mental health, and creating community-school partnerships.
Leon is running against Kristopher Kerns, the vice president of Point Defiance Elementary's PTA. He supported last September's teacher strike, saying that teachers deserve fair wages, but noted the burden on parents like himself. Kerns would modify hiring timelines and policies for teachers, aggressively recruit new educators, and states that he will ensure no additional layoffs in the district
We lean towards Leon in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
There are two strong candidates for Vancouver School District Director, Position No. 4: teacher Lisa Messer and student Lindsey Luis. They both earned endorsements from local Democrat groups and our Progressive Voters Guide partners.
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Lisa Messer has been a teacher in Evergreen Public Schools for 14 years and is running for Vancouver School District No. 37, School Director, Position 4. She wants to update the district to meet the needs of modern students, collaborate with the community, and honor the hard work educators do. Messer also supports increasing racial equity across the district and supporting the emotional needs of students, specifically mentioning LGBTQ students. Regarding the teachers' strike last year, Messer believes administrators should have been more proactive in seeing changes coming and adapting to them. She has two daughters in Vancouver Public Schools and is uniquely qualified for this position as both a parent and an educator. Messer has a strong campaign presence and is endorsed by several of our progressive partners.
Messer is running against Kathy Decker, who is a teacher as well as a classroom volunteer. She does not have a strong campaign presence but believes families need to be fully involved in the education of their children, including access to administrators, board members, and department heads and that successful schools must provide "comprehensive assistance for children with high needs."
Messer's experience and support from our progressive partners make her the best choice for Vancouver School District No. 37, School Director, Position 4.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Lisa Messer
Lisa Messer has been a teacher in Evergreen Public Schools for 14 years and is running for Vancouver School District No.
Lisa Messer has been a teacher in Evergreen Public Schools for 14 years and is running for Vancouver School District No. 37, School Director, Position 4. She wants to update the district to meet the needs of modern students, collaborate with the community, and honor the hard work educators do. Messer also supports increasing racial equity across the district and supporting the emotional needs of students, specifically mentioning LGBTQ students. Regarding the teachers' strike last year, Messer believes administrators should have been more proactive in seeing changes coming and adapting to them. She has two daughters in Vancouver Public Schools and is uniquely qualified for this position as both a parent and an educator. Messer has a strong campaign presence and is endorsed by several of our progressive partners.
Messer is running against Kathy Decker, who is a teacher as well as a classroom volunteer. She does not have a strong campaign presence but believes families need to be fully involved in the education of their children, including access to administrators, board members, and department heads and that successful schools must provide "comprehensive assistance for children with high needs."
Messer's experience and support from our progressive partners make her the best choice for Vancouver School District No. 37, School Director, Position 4.
Lisa Messer
Lisa Messer has been a teacher in Evergreen Public Schools for 14 years and is running for Vancouver School District No.
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Lisa Messer has been a teacher in Evergreen Public Schools for 14 years and is running for Vancouver School District No. 37, School Director, Position 4. She wants to update the district to meet the needs of modern students, collaborate with the community, and honor the hard work educators do. Messer also supports increasing racial equity across the district and supporting the emotional needs of students, specifically mentioning LGBTQ students. Regarding the teachers' strike last year, Messer believes administrators should have been more proactive in seeing changes coming and adapting to them. She has two daughters in Vancouver Public Schools and is uniquely qualified for this position as both a parent and an educator. Messer has a strong campaign presence and is endorsed by several of our progressive partners.
Messer is running against Kathy Decker, who is a teacher as well as a classroom volunteer. She does not have a strong campaign presence but believes families need to be fully involved in the education of their children, including access to administrators, board members, and department heads and that successful schools must provide "comprehensive assistance for children with high needs."
Messer's experience and support from our progressive partners make her the best choice for Vancouver School District No. 37, School Director, Position 4.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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