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Progressive champion and current state Rep. Beth Doglio is running for the 10th Congressional District seat vacated by the retirement of Rep. Denny Heck. Prior to running for office, Doglio worked as the Climate Solutions Campaign Director and was the founding executive director of Washington Conservation Voters. While in the Legislature, Doglio advocated for numerous climate and environmental bills, as well as legislation to protect sexual assault survivors and increase funding for affordable housing.
Doglio is running for Congress on a platform of climate justice, supporting working families, and gun safety. In her Fuse interview, she said she wants to work to pass progressive reforms like a Green New Deal and Medicare for All. Overall, Doglio laid out a very progressive policy agenda and has earned the sole endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Her opponent in this race is former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, who is running as a moderate Democrat focused on the COVID-19 response and economic rebuilding. Her pandemic response plan focuses on producing medical equipment, helping people get back to work, and massive investments in infrastructure. If elected, Strickland would be the first Black person to represent Washington state in Congress and the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress from any state.
We are concerned with several parts of Strickland's record that skew in favor of corporations over working families. As mayor of Tacoma, Strickland was an obstacle to progressive efforts to improve workers' sick leave and raise the minimum wage. In addition, she pushed for a controversial methanol plant at the Port of Tacoma opposed by environmental advocates that would have contributed to climate change and dangerously increased air pollution in the community. As the head of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Strickland worked last fall to help their PAC spend millions of dollars backing a slate of more conservative, business-friendly candidates. Thankfully, progressives were able to defeat nearly all of their candidates.
Doglio's background in organizing and fighting for solutions to climate change would be a valuable addition to our congressional delegation.
Progressive champion and current state Rep. Beth Doglio is running for the 10th Congressional District seat vacated by the retirement of Rep. Denny Heck. Prior to running for office, Doglio worked as the Climate Solutions Campaign Director and was the founding executive director of Washington Conservation Voters. While in the Legislature, Doglio advocated for numerous climate and environmental bills, as well as legislation to protect sexual assault survivors and increase funding for affordable housing.
Doglio is running for Congress on a platform of climate justice, supporting working families, and gun safety. In her Fuse interview, she said she wants to work to pass progressive reforms like a Green New Deal and Medicare for All. Overall, Doglio laid out a very progressive policy agenda and has earned the sole endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Her opponent in this race is former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, who is running as a moderate Democrat focused on the COVID-19 response and economic rebuilding. Her pandemic response plan focuses on producing medical equipment, helping people get back to work, and massive investments in infrastructure. If elected, Strickland would be the first Black person to represent Washington state in Congress and the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress from any state.
We are concerned with several parts of Strickland's record that skew in favor of corporations over working families. As mayor of Tacoma, Strickland was an obstacle to progressive efforts to improve workers' sick leave and raise the minimum wage. In addition, she pushed for a controversial methanol plant at the Port of Tacoma opposed by environmental advocates that would have contributed to climate change and dangerously increased air pollution in the community. As the head of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Strickland worked last fall to help their PAC spend millions of dollars backing a slate of more conservative, business-friendly candidates. Thankfully, progressives were able to defeat nearly all of their candidates.
Doglio's background in organizing and fighting for solutions to climate change would be a valuable addition to our congressional delegation.
Progressive champion and current state Rep. Beth Doglio is running for the 10th Congressional District seat vacated by the retirement of Rep. Denny Heck. Prior to running for office, Doglio worked as the Climate Solutions Campaign Director and was the founding executive director of Washington Conservation Voters. While in the Legislature, Doglio advocated for numerous climate and environmental bills, as well as legislation to protect sexual assault survivors and increase funding for affordable housing.
Doglio is running for Congress on a platform of climate justice, supporting working families, and gun safety. In her Fuse interview, she said she wants to work to pass progressive reforms like a Green New Deal and Medicare for All. Overall, Doglio laid out a very progressive policy agenda and has earned the sole endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Her opponent in this race is former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, who is running as a moderate Democrat focused on the COVID-19 response and economic rebuilding. Her pandemic response plan focuses on producing medical equipment, helping people get back to work, and massive investments in infrastructure. If elected, Strickland would be the first Black person to represent Washington state in Congress and the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress from any state.
We are concerned with several parts of Strickland's record that skew in favor of corporations over working families. As mayor of Tacoma, Strickland was an obstacle to progressive efforts to improve workers' sick leave and raise the minimum wage. In addition, she pushed for a controversial methanol plant at the Port of Tacoma opposed by environmental advocates that would have contributed to climate change and dangerously increased air pollution in the community. As the head of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Strickland worked last fall to help their PAC spend millions of dollars backing a slate of more conservative, business-friendly candidates. Thankfully, progressives were able to defeat nearly all of their candidates.
Doglio's background in organizing and fighting for solutions to climate change would be a valuable addition to our congressional delegation.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington. Before he was elected as governor in 2012, Inslee represented both sides of the Cascades in Congress, opposed the Iraq war, and worked to increase accountability and oversight for Wall Street banks.
Inslee has established himself as a national leader on fighting climate change. He has invested more than $170 million into clean energy and energy efficiency projects, implemented the Clean Air Rule, and pushed for legislation that reduces pollution in Washington. In his 2020 bid for the presidency, Inslee brought a focus on climate to the race. Outside of his work on climate, Inslee has signed into law Washington's public option for health care, paid family leave, and the Equal Pay Opportunity Act.
Recently, Inslee has been a national leader in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. His proactive, decisive, science-driven efforts have saved countless Washingtonians from getting sick. Unfortunately, we've seen the flip side recently where states with governors who were slow or failed to act have seen dramatic increases in cases.
Inslee's opponent is Republican Loren Culp, the sole police officer of the town of Republic and one of the farthest right of Inslee's main primary challengers. Culp came to national fame for refusing to enforce the voter-approved Initiative 1639, which placed restrictions on semi-automatic firearm sales. Much of Culp's primary and early general election campaign has centered on opposing public health measures like wearing masks.
Culp's policy track record is disturbing, especially related to the environment. He recently questioned whether the wildfires that have ravaged the region are climate-related. He's compared gun rights to the Holocaust and likened the governor's stay-home policies to the horrors of Japanese internment during WWII. He faces a lawsuit for failing to investigate a child sex abuse case and for intimidating the victim in a case that was swiftly prosecuted after the county stepped in and took over.
As the coronavirus crisis continues and the gap in the state budget persists, we need real, experienced leadership at the helm of the state. Inslee is the clear choice for governor.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington. Before he was elected as governor in 2012, Inslee represented both sides of the Cascades in Congress, opposed the Iraq war, and worked to increase accountability and oversight for Wall Street banks.
Inslee has established himself as a national leader on fighting climate change. He has invested more than $170 million into clean energy and energy efficiency projects, implemented the Clean Air Rule, and pushed for legislation that reduces pollution in Washington. In his 2020 bid for the presidency, Inslee brought a focus on climate to the race. Outside of his work on climate, Inslee has signed into law Washington's public option for health care, paid family leave, and the Equal Pay Opportunity Act.
Recently, Inslee has been a national leader in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. His proactive, decisive, science-driven efforts have saved countless Washingtonians from getting sick. Unfortunately, we've seen the flip side recently where states with governors who were slow or failed to act have seen dramatic increases in cases.
Inslee's opponent is Republican Loren Culp, the sole police officer of the town of Republic and one of the farthest right of Inslee's main primary challengers. Culp came to national fame for refusing to enforce the voter-approved Initiative 1639, which placed restrictions on semi-automatic firearm sales. Much of Culp's primary and early general election campaign has centered on opposing public health measures like wearing masks.
Culp's policy track record is disturbing, especially related to the environment. He recently questioned whether the wildfires that have ravaged the region are climate-related. He's compared gun rights to the Holocaust and likened the governor's stay-home policies to the horrors of Japanese internment during WWII. He faces a lawsuit for failing to investigate a child sex abuse case and for intimidating the victim in a case that was swiftly prosecuted after the county stepped in and took over.
As the coronavirus crisis continues and the gap in the state budget persists, we need real, experienced leadership at the helm of the state. Inslee is the clear choice for governor.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington. Before he was elected as governor in 2012, Inslee represented both sides of the Cascades in Congress, opposed the Iraq war, and worked to increase accountability and oversight for Wall Street banks.
Inslee has established himself as a national leader on fighting climate change. He has invested more than $170 million into clean energy and energy efficiency projects, implemented the Clean Air Rule, and pushed for legislation that reduces pollution in Washington. In his 2020 bid for the presidency, Inslee brought a focus on climate to the race. Outside of his work on climate, Inslee has signed into law Washington's public option for health care, paid family leave, and the Equal Pay Opportunity Act.
Recently, Inslee has been a national leader in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. His proactive, decisive, science-driven efforts have saved countless Washingtonians from getting sick. Unfortunately, we've seen the flip side recently where states with governors who were slow or failed to act have seen dramatic increases in cases.
Inslee's opponent is Republican Loren Culp, the sole police officer of the town of Republic and one of the farthest right of Inslee's main primary challengers. Culp came to national fame for refusing to enforce the voter-approved Initiative 1639, which placed restrictions on semi-automatic firearm sales. Much of Culp's primary and early general election campaign has centered on opposing public health measures like wearing masks.
Culp's policy track record is disturbing, especially related to the environment. He recently questioned whether the wildfires that have ravaged the region are climate-related. He's compared gun rights to the Holocaust and likened the governor's stay-home policies to the horrors of Japanese internment during WWII. He faces a lawsuit for failing to investigate a child sex abuse case and for intimidating the victim in a case that was swiftly prosecuted after the county stepped in and took over.
As the coronavirus crisis continues and the gap in the state budget persists, we need real, experienced leadership at the helm of the state. Inslee is the clear choice for governor.
State Senate Floor Leader Marko Liias was first elected to the Mukilteo City Council in 2005 before being appointed to the state House in 2007 and finally the state Senate in 2014.
In the Legislature, Liias has been a strong progressive advocate for all families. As the Democratic Senate floor leader, Liias has led the fight on LGBTQ+ equality and created a student loan bill of rights. His past legislation includes a ban on the inhumane practice of conversion therapy. This year, Liias sponsored legislation requiring informed consent to perform a pelvic exam and creating a new state financial aid program for undocumented students.
In his interview with Fuse, Liias said he would use the bully pulpit of the office to connect with voters across the state about progressive issues, including fixing our upside-down tax code. In addition, he laid out a strong set of proposals for how to increase police accountability. If elected, Liias would be the first openly gay statewide official in Washington history.
State Senate Floor Leader Marko Liias was first elected to the Mukilteo City Council in 2005 before being appointed to the state House in 2007 and finally the state Senate in 2014.
In the Legislature, Liias has been a strong progressive advocate for all families. As the Democratic Senate floor leader, Liias has led the fight on LGBTQ+ equality and created a student loan bill of rights. His past legislation includes a ban on the inhumane practice of conversion therapy. This year, Liias sponsored legislation requiring informed consent to perform a pelvic exam and creating a new state financial aid program for undocumented students.
In his interview with Fuse, Liias said he would use the bully pulpit of the office to connect with voters across the state about progressive issues, including fixing our upside-down tax code. In addition, he laid out a strong set of proposals for how to increase police accountability. If elected, Liias would be the first openly gay statewide official in Washington history.
State Senate Floor Leader Marko Liias was first elected to the Mukilteo City Council in 2005 before being appointed to the state House in 2007 and finally the state Senate in 2014.
In the Legislature, Liias has been a strong progressive advocate for all families. As the Democratic Senate floor leader, Liias has led the fight on LGBTQ+ equality and created a student loan bill of rights. His past legislation includes a ban on the inhumane practice of conversion therapy. This year, Liias sponsored legislation requiring informed consent to perform a pelvic exam and creating a new state financial aid program for undocumented students.
In his interview with Fuse, Liias said he would use the bully pulpit of the office to connect with voters across the state about progressive issues, including fixing our upside-down tax code. In addition, he laid out a strong set of proposals for how to increase police accountability. If elected, Liias would be the first openly gay statewide official in Washington history.
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has been a proactive force for protecting our communities from climate change. As the head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), she has focused on protecting public lands, wildfire management, and climate action.
This year, Franz released a climate resiliency plan for rural Washington that includes massive reforestation as well as expanding wind and solar farms. Given the statewide threat and impact of wildfires with recent record-setting fire seasons, she has also worked on a 20-year forest health plan and a 10-year fire protection plan.
Franz's opponent is fisheries researcher Sue Kuehl Pederson, the former chair of the Grays Harbor Republican Party. Kuehl Pederson is running on a conservative platform that focuses on significantly increasing logging of state forests and rolling back protections for endangered species. In recent interviews, Kuehl Pederson also downplayed the importance of climate change in exacerbating this fall’s forest fires.
Franz has the experience we need to guide and protect our state from increasingly dangerous fire seasons and the rising threat of climate inaction. Vote Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands.
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has been a proactive force for protecting our communities from climate change. As the head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), she has focused on protecting public lands, wildfire management, and climate action.
This year, Franz released a climate resiliency plan for rural Washington that includes massive reforestation as well as expanding wind and solar farms. Given the statewide threat and impact of wildfires with recent record-setting fire seasons, she has also worked on a 20-year forest health plan and a 10-year fire protection plan.
Franz's opponent is fisheries researcher Sue Kuehl Pederson, the former chair of the Grays Harbor Republican Party. Kuehl Pederson is running on a conservative platform that focuses on significantly increasing logging of state forests and rolling back protections for endangered species. In recent interviews, Kuehl Pederson also downplayed the importance of climate change in exacerbating this fall’s forest fires.
Franz has the experience we need to guide and protect our state from increasingly dangerous fire seasons and the rising threat of climate inaction. Vote Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands.
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has been a proactive force for protecting our communities from climate change. As the head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), she has focused on protecting public lands, wildfire management, and climate action.
This year, Franz released a climate resiliency plan for rural Washington that includes massive reforestation as well as expanding wind and solar farms. Given the statewide threat and impact of wildfires with recent record-setting fire seasons, she has also worked on a 20-year forest health plan and a 10-year fire protection plan.
Franz's opponent is fisheries researcher Sue Kuehl Pederson, the former chair of the Grays Harbor Republican Party. Kuehl Pederson is running on a conservative platform that focuses on significantly increasing logging of state forests and rolling back protections for endangered species. In recent interviews, Kuehl Pederson also downplayed the importance of climate change in exacerbating this fall’s forest fires.
Franz has the experience we need to guide and protect our state from increasingly dangerous fire seasons and the rising threat of climate inaction. Vote Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands.
Rep. Shelley Kloba is running for re-election to the 1st Legislative District, House Position 2. Prior to joining the Legislature, Rep. Kloba served her community as a trustee for the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, as a Kirkland City Council member, and as the Washington State PTA legislative director for two years.
In the Legislature, Kloba has extended her knowledge of education policy to become an advocate for Washington's youth. In 2018, Rep. Kloba was the primary sponsor of a bill that extended the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council, which increases opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds. This year, she expanded workers' rights by sponsoring legislation that would prevent a positive marijuana test from disqualifying people from most jobs, excluding positions like firefighters and federal workers.
Her challenger is Republican Jeb Brewer. Brewer is running on a conservative platform and wants to prioritize issues including traffic and homelessness. He states that he would reduce regulations for businesses and industries like construction.
Kloba has been a strong advocate for her constituents and deserves another term in the House.
Rep. Shelley Kloba is running for re-election to the 1st Legislative District, House Position 2. Prior to joining the Legislature, Rep. Kloba served her community as a trustee for the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, as a Kirkland City Council member, and as the Washington State PTA legislative director for two years.
In the Legislature, Kloba has extended her knowledge of education policy to become an advocate for Washington's youth. In 2018, Rep. Kloba was the primary sponsor of a bill that extended the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council, which increases opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds. This year, she expanded workers' rights by sponsoring legislation that would prevent a positive marijuana test from disqualifying people from most jobs, excluding positions like firefighters and federal workers.
Her challenger is Republican Jeb Brewer. Brewer is running on a conservative platform and wants to prioritize issues including traffic and homelessness. He states that he would reduce regulations for businesses and industries like construction.
Kloba has been a strong advocate for her constituents and deserves another term in the House.
Rep. Shelley Kloba is running for re-election to the 1st Legislative District, House Position 2. Prior to joining the Legislature, Rep. Kloba served her community as a trustee for the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, as a Kirkland City Council member, and as the Washington State PTA legislative director for two years.
In the Legislature, Kloba has extended her knowledge of education policy to become an advocate for Washington's youth. In 2018, Rep. Kloba was the primary sponsor of a bill that extended the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council, which increases opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds. This year, she expanded workers' rights by sponsoring legislation that would prevent a positive marijuana test from disqualifying people from most jobs, excluding positions like firefighters and federal workers.
Her challenger is Republican Jeb Brewer. Brewer is running on a conservative platform and wants to prioritize issues including traffic and homelessness. He states that he would reduce regulations for businesses and industries like construction.
Kloba has been a strong advocate for her constituents and deserves another term in the House.
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig is a strong leader and progressive champion who has broad support from the Spokane community in his re-election campaign.
Billig has worked hard for his district. He helped pass a transportation bill that created 43,000 jobs and worked to reduce pollution in the Spokane River. He's also been a strong advocate for high-quality early learning programs and better campaign finance reform to increase transparency in government, including two bills he passed to make elections fairer in our state. If re-elected, Billig will continue to work on progressive revenue that flips Washington's upside-down tax code, support a balanced economic recovery for everyone, make additional investments in education, and continue to foster a healthy economy.
His opponent in this race is Republican and Marine veteran Dave Lucas. Lucas irresponsibly wants to cut taxes when the state already faces a historic multi-billion dollar budget deficit, which would threaten funding for education, health care, and affordable housing. He also states that he would push back on taxes for polluters and reduce regulations on businesses.
Fuse members who interviewed Billig appreciated his proactiveness on policy and responsiveness to constituents, two positive qualities that are reflected in Billig's wide support from progressive partners. Billig has earned your vote for re-election to the state Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig is a strong leader and progressive champion who has broad support from the Spokane community in his re-election campaign.
Billig has worked hard for his district. He helped pass a transportation bill that created 43,000 jobs and worked to reduce pollution in the Spokane River. He's also been a strong advocate for high-quality early learning programs and better campaign finance reform to increase transparency in government, including two bills he passed to make elections fairer in our state. If re-elected, Billig will continue to work on progressive revenue that flips Washington's upside-down tax code, support a balanced economic recovery for everyone, make additional investments in education, and continue to foster a healthy economy.
His opponent in this race is Republican and Marine veteran Dave Lucas. Lucas irresponsibly wants to cut taxes when the state already faces a historic multi-billion dollar budget deficit, which would threaten funding for education, health care, and affordable housing. He also states that he would push back on taxes for polluters and reduce regulations on businesses.
Fuse members who interviewed Billig appreciated his proactiveness on policy and responsiveness to constituents, two positive qualities that are reflected in Billig's wide support from progressive partners. Billig has earned your vote for re-election to the state Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig is a strong leader and progressive champion who has broad support from the Spokane community in his re-election campaign.
Billig has worked hard for his district. He helped pass a transportation bill that created 43,000 jobs and worked to reduce pollution in the Spokane River. He's also been a strong advocate for high-quality early learning programs and better campaign finance reform to increase transparency in government, including two bills he passed to make elections fairer in our state. If re-elected, Billig will continue to work on progressive revenue that flips Washington's upside-down tax code, support a balanced economic recovery for everyone, make additional investments in education, and continue to foster a healthy economy.
His opponent in this race is Republican and Marine veteran Dave Lucas. Lucas irresponsibly wants to cut taxes when the state already faces a historic multi-billion dollar budget deficit, which would threaten funding for education, health care, and affordable housing. He also states that he would push back on taxes for polluters and reduce regulations on businesses.
Fuse members who interviewed Billig appreciated his proactiveness on policy and responsiveness to constituents, two positive qualities that are reflected in Billig's wide support from progressive partners. Billig has earned your vote for re-election to the state Senate.
Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running for re-election to his seat in the 3rd Legislative District. Prior to joining the Legislature, Riccelli served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell's Eastern Washington Director and as former state Senator Lisa Brown's senior policy aide.
During his time in the Legislature, Riccelli has worked on community hunger and food insecurity issues through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), a federal program that reimburses schools for student meals. This March, he spearheaded the efforts of the Spokane Food Fighters in donating hundreds of meals to those in need. Riccelli also sponsored the Hunger-Free Schools Act, which provides a bridge of federal funding for free breakfast to schools where nearly half of students' families are using public assistance. If re-elected, Riccelli will continue to prioritize working on community hunger, education, environmental protection, and workplace training.
His challenger, Republican Laura Carder, previously ran against Rep. Timm Ormsby in 2016. The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes that in the past Carder expressed support for teaching creationism in schools and said she believed that the discrimination case brought against the Richland florist who refused to sell flowers to a gay couple was "unfair." Though she has no 2020 website nor a detailed campaign platform available, her official voters guide statement doubles-down on her anti-choice, anti-union sentiments.
Riccelli is the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running for re-election to his seat in the 3rd Legislative District. Prior to joining the Legislature, Riccelli served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell's Eastern Washington Director and as former state Senator Lisa Brown's senior policy aide.
During his time in the Legislature, Riccelli has worked on community hunger and food insecurity issues through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), a federal program that reimburses schools for student meals. This March, he spearheaded the efforts of the Spokane Food Fighters in donating hundreds of meals to those in need. Riccelli also sponsored the Hunger-Free Schools Act, which provides a bridge of federal funding for free breakfast to schools where nearly half of students' families are using public assistance. If re-elected, Riccelli will continue to prioritize working on community hunger, education, environmental protection, and workplace training.
His challenger, Republican Laura Carder, previously ran against Rep. Timm Ormsby in 2016. The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes that in the past Carder expressed support for teaching creationism in schools and said she believed that the discrimination case brought against the Richland florist who refused to sell flowers to a gay couple was "unfair." Though she has no 2020 website nor a detailed campaign platform available, her official voters guide statement doubles-down on her anti-choice, anti-union sentiments.
Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running for re-election to his seat in the 3rd Legislative District. Prior to joining the Legislature, Riccelli served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell's Eastern Washington Director and as former state Senator Lisa Brown's senior policy aide.
During his time in the Legislature, Riccelli has worked on community hunger and food insecurity issues through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), a federal program that reimburses schools for student meals. This March, he spearheaded the efforts of the Spokane Food Fighters in donating hundreds of meals to those in need. Riccelli also sponsored the Hunger-Free Schools Act, which provides a bridge of federal funding for free breakfast to schools where nearly half of students' families are using public assistance. If re-elected, Riccelli will continue to prioritize working on community hunger, education, environmental protection, and workplace training.
His challenger, Republican Laura Carder, previously ran against Rep. Timm Ormsby in 2016. The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes that in the past Carder expressed support for teaching creationism in schools and said she believed that the discrimination case brought against the Richland florist who refused to sell flowers to a gay couple was "unfair." Though she has no 2020 website nor a detailed campaign platform available, her official voters guide statement doubles-down on her anti-choice, anti-union sentiments.
Rep. Bill Ramos is running for re-election for the 5th Legislative District, House Position 1. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Ramos was an Issaquah City Council member as well as a member of the Human Services Commission and the Planning Policy Commission. In his time as a local elected official, Ramos earned a reputation as an environmentalist by fighting for sustainable development and growth policies, as well as by supporting expanded transit options. He built on that reputation in his first term in Olympia by sponsoring a slate of environmental bills this legislative session, including House bills on carbon sequestration and expanding equitable community renewable energy projects. Ramos states that his priorities if re-elected would include transportation improvements to replace aging infrastructure and passing more environmental protections. Facing budget shortfalls in next year's legislative session, Ramos says he will take a people-first approach by expanding health care coverage and promoting funds for worker protections and small businesses.
Running against Ramos is Republican Ken Moninski. Moninski, who runs two aviation-related businesses, is prioritizing reopening the economy, reducing regulations on businesses, opening schools, and otherwise making a "return to normal" in Washington. He states that he will not seek to raise new revenue despite the historic budget shortfall of $6 billion caused by the pandemic.
The 5th District needs a representative who can both handle the threat of the pandemic seriously as well as build policies for the future beyond it. Ramos is by far the best choice in this race.
Rep. Bill Ramos is running for re-election for the 5th Legislative District, House Position 1. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Ramos was an Issaquah City Council member as well as a member of the Human Services Commission and the Planning Policy Commission. In his time as a local elected official, Ramos earned a reputation as an environmentalist by fighting for sustainable development and growth policies, as well as by supporting expanded transit options. He built on that reputation in his first term in Olympia by sponsoring a slate of environmental bills this legislative session, including House bills on carbon sequestration and expanding equitable community renewable energy projects. Ramos states that his priorities if re-elected would include transportation improvements to replace aging infrastructure and passing more environmental protections. Facing budget shortfalls in next year's legislative session, Ramos says he will take a people-first approach by expanding health care coverage and promoting funds for worker protections and small businesses.
Running against Ramos is Republican Ken Moninski. Moninski, who runs two aviation-related businesses, is prioritizing reopening the economy, reducing regulations on businesses, opening schools, and otherwise making a "return to normal" in Washington. He states that he will not seek to raise new revenue despite the historic budget shortfall of $6 billion caused by the pandemic.
The 5th District needs a representative who can both handle the threat of the pandemic seriously as well as build policies for the future beyond it. Ramos is by far the best choice in this race.
Rep. Bill Ramos is running for re-election for the 5th Legislative District, House Position 1. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Ramos was an Issaquah City Council member as well as a member of the Human Services Commission and the Planning Policy Commission. In his time as a local elected official, Ramos earned a reputation as an environmentalist by fighting for sustainable development and growth policies, as well as by supporting expanded transit options. He built on that reputation in his first term in Olympia by sponsoring a slate of environmental bills this legislative session, including House bills on carbon sequestration and expanding equitable community renewable energy projects. Ramos states that his priorities if re-elected would include transportation improvements to replace aging infrastructure and passing more environmental protections. Facing budget shortfalls in next year's legislative session, Ramos says he will take a people-first approach by expanding health care coverage and promoting funds for worker protections and small businesses.
Running against Ramos is Republican Ken Moninski. Moninski, who runs two aviation-related businesses, is prioritizing reopening the economy, reducing regulations on businesses, opening schools, and otherwise making a "return to normal" in Washington. He states that he will not seek to raise new revenue despite the historic budget shortfall of $6 billion caused by the pandemic.
The 5th District needs a representative who can both handle the threat of the pandemic seriously as well as build policies for the future beyond it. Ramos is by far the best choice in this race.
Architect Angie Homola is running for the 10th Legislative District, House Position 1. She has a long track record of public service and civic engagement in Island County, including serving as an Island County Commissioner. One of Homola’s accomplishments as a commissioner was to make the meetings available online so that people across the county could watch and participate in their local government. She is running for Legislature on a progressive platform of good government including campaign finance reform, increased affordable housing, and environmental conservation. Homola wants to prioritize farming and forestry, provide strong services for veterans, and use public and mental health care to end opioid addiction.
Her opponent is GOP candidate Greg Gilday, a lawyer who wants to address homelessness and improve local roads. He claims to be running to work on both “public health and economic health” but has been pushing to re-open the state's economy before public health experts say it is safe. His platform is not detailed but does include his opposition to age-appropriate sex education in schools. Gilday would be a conservative voice while Homola is a true progressive who will bring strong values to Olympia.
Homola is the clear choice in the race for House Position 1 representing the 10th Legislative District.
Architect Angie Homola is running for the 10th Legislative District, House Position 1. She has a long track record of public service and civic engagement in Island County, including serving as an Island County Commissioner. One of Homola’s accomplishments as a commissioner was to make the meetings available online so that people across the county could watch and participate in their local government. She is running for Legislature on a progressive platform of good government including campaign finance reform, increased affordable housing, and environmental conservation. Homola wants to prioritize farming and forestry, provide strong services for veterans, and use public and mental health care to end opioid addiction.
Her opponent is GOP candidate Greg Gilday, a lawyer who wants to address homelessness and improve local roads. He claims to be running to work on both “public health and economic health” but has been pushing to re-open the state's economy before public health experts say it is safe. His platform is not detailed but does include his opposition to age-appropriate sex education in schools. Gilday would be a conservative voice while Homola is a true progressive who will bring strong values to Olympia.
Homola is the clear choice in the race for House Position 1 representing the 10th Legislative District.
Architect Angie Homola is running for the 10th Legislative District, House Position 1. She has a long track record of public service and civic engagement in Island County, including serving as an Island County Commissioner. One of Homola’s accomplishments as a commissioner was to make the meetings available online so that people across the county could watch and participate in their local government. She is running for Legislature on a progressive platform of good government including campaign finance reform, increased affordable housing, and environmental conservation. Homola wants to prioritize farming and forestry, provide strong services for veterans, and use public and mental health care to end opioid addiction.
Her opponent is GOP candidate Greg Gilday, a lawyer who wants to address homelessness and improve local roads. He claims to be running to work on both “public health and economic health” but has been pushing to re-open the state's economy before public health experts say it is safe. His platform is not detailed but does include his opposition to age-appropriate sex education in schools. Gilday would be a conservative voice while Homola is a true progressive who will bring strong values to Olympia.
Homola is the clear choice in the race for House Position 1 representing the 10th Legislative District.
Sen. Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th Legislative District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed to the Senate in 2015. Takko has advocated for investing money in jobs and infrastructure but has disappointed progressives on environmental issues and gun safety.
This year, Sen. Takko supported bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to establish a state Office of Equity, but unfortunately voted against a bill to repeal the death penalty. Takko is running to ensure funding for transportation projects, expand broadband for rural residents, and make health care more accessible for Washington residents. Though Sen. Takko does not support defunding the police, he believes that police reform is necessary.
Takko is running against Republican Jeff Wilson who serves as the Vice President for the Port of Longview Commission. Wilson promises that he will not move forward any additional business or capital gains taxation, which would maintain Washington's upside-down tax system. Rather than investing in communities, he would make knee-jerk cuts to services at the moment they're needed most and has yet to offer a strong policy response to the coronavirus pandemic.
If re-elected, Takko will support Democratic priorities in the Senate. He is the best choice in this race.
Sen. Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th Legislative District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed to the Senate in 2015. Takko has advocated for investing money in jobs and infrastructure but has disappointed progressives on environmental issues and gun safety.
This year, Sen. Takko supported bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to establish a state Office of Equity, but unfortunately voted against a bill to repeal the death penalty. Takko is running to ensure funding for transportation projects, expand broadband for rural residents, and make health care more accessible for Washington residents. Though Sen. Takko does not support defunding the police, he believes that police reform is necessary.
Takko is running against Republican Jeff Wilson who serves as the Vice President for the Port of Longview Commission. Wilson promises that he will not move forward any additional business or capital gains taxation, which would maintain Washington's upside-down tax system. Rather than investing in communities, he would make knee-jerk cuts to services at the moment they're needed most and has yet to offer a strong policy response to the coronavirus pandemic.
If re-elected, Takko will support Democratic priorities in the Senate. He is the best choice in this race.
Sen. Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th Legislative District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed to the Senate in 2015. Takko has advocated for investing money in jobs and infrastructure but has disappointed progressives on environmental issues and gun safety.
This year, Sen. Takko supported bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to establish a state Office of Equity, but unfortunately voted against a bill to repeal the death penalty. Takko is running to ensure funding for transportation projects, expand broadband for rural residents, and make health care more accessible for Washington residents. Though Sen. Takko does not support defunding the police, he believes that police reform is necessary.
Takko is running against Republican Jeff Wilson who serves as the Vice President for the Port of Longview Commission. Wilson promises that he will not move forward any additional business or capital gains taxation, which would maintain Washington's upside-down tax system. Rather than investing in communities, he would make knee-jerk cuts to services at the moment they're needed most and has yet to offer a strong policy response to the coronavirus pandemic.
If re-elected, Takko will support Democratic priorities in the Senate. He is the best choice in this race.
Incumbent Sen. Christine Rolfes is the chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and a leader on education and environmental issues in Olympia. In previous sessions, she co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to address the state's over-reliance on property tax levies to fund education, advocated for the improvement of the state's oil spill response system, and protected maritime jobs. This year, Rolfes helped secure significant funding for improvements for the district, including adding habitat to the Illahee Preserve and funding two shelters, one for victims of domestic violence and the other for homeless youths.
Rolfes is being challenged by Republican Pamela Madden-Boyer, who is a former bus driver and teacher, as well as a business owner. Madden-Boyer's priorities include protecting the Second Amendment and fighting against comprehensive sex education in schools. She states that she will advocate for cutting taxes and cutting the budget, a proposition that does not add up in a year with a predicted state budget shortfall of $4 billion dollars due to the pandemic.
As Rolfes is sitting on the bipartisan Special Committee on Economic Recovery, we hope that she embraces new legislation that compels corporations and the wealthiest in our state to pay their share. At the same time, implementing measures like the Working Families Tax Credit would lift some of the regressive nature of our state's tax code.
Rolfes by far is the more experienced and progressive choice in this race.
Incumbent Sen. Christine Rolfes is the chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and a leader on education and environmental issues in Olympia. In previous sessions, she co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to address the state's over-reliance on property tax levies to fund education, advocated for the improvement of the state's oil spill response system, and protected maritime jobs. This year, Rolfes helped secure significant funding for improvements for the district, including adding habitat to the Illahee Preserve and funding two shelters, one for victims of domestic violence and the other for homeless youths.
Rolfes is being challenged by Republican Pamela Madden-Boyer, who is a former bus driver and teacher, as well as a business owner. Madden-Boyer's priorities include protecting the Second Amendment and fighting against comprehensive sex education in schools. She states that she will advocate for cutting taxes and cutting the budget, a proposition that does not add up in a year with a predicted state budget shortfall of $4 billion dollars due to the pandemic.
As Rolfes is sitting on the bipartisan Special Committee on Economic Recovery, we hope that she embraces new legislation that compels corporations and the wealthiest in our state to pay their share. At the same time, implementing measures like the Working Families Tax Credit would lift some of the regressive nature of our state's tax code.
Rolfes by far is the more experienced and progressive choice in this race.
Incumbent Sen. Christine Rolfes is the chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and a leader on education and environmental issues in Olympia. In previous sessions, she co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to address the state's over-reliance on property tax levies to fund education, advocated for the improvement of the state's oil spill response system, and protected maritime jobs. This year, Rolfes helped secure significant funding for improvements for the district, including adding habitat to the Illahee Preserve and funding two shelters, one for victims of domestic violence and the other for homeless youths.
Rolfes is being challenged by Republican Pamela Madden-Boyer, who is a former bus driver and teacher, as well as a business owner. Madden-Boyer's priorities include protecting the Second Amendment and fighting against comprehensive sex education in schools. She states that she will advocate for cutting taxes and cutting the budget, a proposition that does not add up in a year with a predicted state budget shortfall of $4 billion dollars due to the pandemic.
As Rolfes is sitting on the bipartisan Special Committee on Economic Recovery, we hope that she embraces new legislation that compels corporations and the wealthiest in our state to pay their share. At the same time, implementing measures like the Working Families Tax Credit would lift some of the regressive nature of our state's tax code.
Rolfes by far is the more experienced and progressive choice in this race.
Rep. Mike Chapman is a moderate Democrat running for re-election to the 24th Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected in 2016, Chapman has fought for economic policies that create jobs in rural communities and protect the environment. This year, he was a co-sponsor of a major environmental bill to reduce state greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.
Chapman is focused on producing solutions for families concerned about the quality of K-12 education and supporting economic opportunity in Washington. When it comes to economic recovery, Chapman wants to make sure that everyone pays their share. Unfortunately, despite giving outspoken support for law enforcement, Chapman has yet to propose any measure to increase police accountability.
Chapman is running against Republican Sue Forde. Forde previously ran for office and lost in 2003 against Steve Tharinger in the race for a county commissioner position. Her campaign platform focuses on criminal prosecution, Second Amendment rights, and reducing regulations. Forde has publicly minimized the detrimental effects of the pandemic on public health and says she is against Gov. Inslee's mask policy, a key part of the COVID-19 response.
While COVID-19 continues to threaten the health of Washingtonians and residents suffer through an economic crisis, it is more important than ever to choose a representative that will take our current moment seriously and follow the advice of experts. Chapman is the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Mike Chapman is a moderate Democrat running for re-election to the 24th Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected in 2016, Chapman has fought for economic policies that create jobs in rural communities and protect the environment. This year, he was a co-sponsor of a major environmental bill to reduce state greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.
Chapman is focused on producing solutions for families concerned about the quality of K-12 education and supporting economic opportunity in Washington. When it comes to economic recovery, Chapman wants to make sure that everyone pays their share. Unfortunately, despite giving outspoken support for law enforcement, Chapman has yet to propose any measure to increase police accountability.
Chapman is running against Republican Sue Forde. Forde previously ran for office and lost in 2003 against Steve Tharinger in the race for a county commissioner position. Her campaign platform focuses on criminal prosecution, Second Amendment rights, and reducing regulations. Forde has publicly minimized the detrimental effects of the pandemic on public health and says she is against Gov. Inslee's mask policy, a key part of the COVID-19 response.
While COVID-19 continues to threaten the health of Washingtonians and residents suffer through an economic crisis, it is more important than ever to choose a representative that will take our current moment seriously and follow the advice of experts. Chapman is the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Mike Chapman is a moderate Democrat running for re-election to the 24th Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected in 2016, Chapman has fought for economic policies that create jobs in rural communities and protect the environment. This year, he was a co-sponsor of a major environmental bill to reduce state greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.
Chapman is focused on producing solutions for families concerned about the quality of K-12 education and supporting economic opportunity in Washington. When it comes to economic recovery, Chapman wants to make sure that everyone pays their share. Unfortunately, despite giving outspoken support for law enforcement, Chapman has yet to propose any measure to increase police accountability.
Chapman is running against Republican Sue Forde. Forde previously ran for office and lost in 2003 against Steve Tharinger in the race for a county commissioner position. Her campaign platform focuses on criminal prosecution, Second Amendment rights, and reducing regulations. Forde has publicly minimized the detrimental effects of the pandemic on public health and says she is against Gov. Inslee's mask policy, a key part of the COVID-19 response.
While COVID-19 continues to threaten the health of Washingtonians and residents suffer through an economic crisis, it is more important than ever to choose a representative that will take our current moment seriously and follow the advice of experts. Chapman is the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Jake Fey is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 2. He is a reliable progressive who has championed youth, environmental, and education issues in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who helped raise his younger siblings at age 13 after his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed.
This year, Fey sponsored a green transportation bill designed to move Washington towards more sustainable and cleaner ways of traveling. He also sponsored bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to require the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With the coronavirus pandemic requiring Washingtonians to stay home, Fey has led the legislative response to address the transportation budget shortfall.
Fey faces a challenge from Barry Knowles, a perennial candidate who listed himself as an Independent in this race despite his past role as chairman for the district's GOP. Knowles has not updated his candidate materials since 2016 and does not seem to be running a serious campaign.
Fey is a progressive leader in the House. He the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Rep. Jake Fey is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 2. He is a reliable progressive who has championed youth, environmental, and education issues in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who helped raise his younger siblings at age 13 after his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed.
This year, Fey sponsored a green transportation bill designed to move Washington towards more sustainable and cleaner ways of traveling. He also sponsored bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to require the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With the coronavirus pandemic requiring Washingtonians to stay home, Fey has led the legislative response to address the transportation budget shortfall.
Fey faces a challenge from Barry Knowles, a perennial candidate who listed himself as an Independent in this race despite his past role as chairman for the district's GOP. Knowles has not updated his candidate materials since 2016 and does not seem to be running a serious campaign.
Fey is a progressive leader in the House. He the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Rep. Jake Fey is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 2. He is a reliable progressive who has championed youth, environmental, and education issues in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who helped raise his younger siblings at age 13 after his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed.
This year, Fey sponsored a green transportation bill designed to move Washington towards more sustainable and cleaner ways of traveling. He also sponsored bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to require the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With the coronavirus pandemic requiring Washingtonians to stay home, Fey has led the legislative response to address the transportation budget shortfall.
Fey faces a challenge from Barry Knowles, a perennial candidate who listed himself as an Independent in this race despite his past role as chairman for the district's GOP. Knowles has not updated his candidate materials since 2016 and does not seem to be running a serious campaign.
Fey is a progressive leader in the House. He the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote.
T'wina Nobles is challenging Republican Sen. Steve O'Ban for the 28th Legislative District Senate seat. Nobles is the president and CEO of the Tacoma Urban League, an organization that helps underserved communities navigate difficult economic times. She has worked in education for 15 years as an instructor, the University Place School Board Director, and a PTA leader.
If elected, Nobles wants to increase pay for teachers, reduce class sizes, and work to make schools more inclusive and equitable. She knows more needs to be done to ensure families in the 28th are healthy and safe, which she believes includes gun violence prevention, addiction recovery and mental health resources, and better health care access. Nobles is also running to fix our upside-down tax code and fight for better wages and affordable housing for working people.
Incumbent Sen. O'Ban is a far-right conservative who has previously sued the state to prevent Washingtonians from having access to birth control at some pharmacies. Likewise, he has fought against equality for the LGBTQ+ community, including leading the opposition to marriage equality. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, O'Ban pushed to re-open the economy long before public health experts said it was safe to do so. This year, he opposed establishing the Washington State Office of Equity and voted against prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status.
Nobles is the clear progressive choice and would make a great state senator. In this tight race to unseat a conservative, Nobles deserves your vote.
T'wina Nobles is challenging Republican Sen. Steve O'Ban for the 28th Legislative District Senate seat. Nobles is the president and CEO of the Tacoma Urban League, an organization that helps underserved communities navigate difficult economic times. She has worked in education for 15 years as an instructor, the University Place School Board Director, and a PTA leader.
If elected, Nobles wants to increase pay for teachers, reduce class sizes, and work to make schools more inclusive and equitable. She knows more needs to be done to ensure families in the 28th are healthy and safe, which she believes includes gun violence prevention, addiction recovery and mental health resources, and better health care access. Nobles is also running to fix our upside-down tax code and fight for better wages and affordable housing for working people.
Incumbent Sen. O'Ban is a far-right conservative who has previously sued the state to prevent Washingtonians from having access to birth control at some pharmacies. Likewise, he has fought against equality for the LGBTQ+ community, including leading the opposition to marriage equality. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, O'Ban pushed to re-open the economy long before public health experts said it was safe to do so. This year, he opposed establishing the Washington State Office of Equity and voted against prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status.
Nobles is the clear progressive choice and would make a great state senator. In this tight race to unseat a conservative, Nobles deserves your vote.
T'wina Nobles is challenging Republican Sen. Steve O'Ban for the 28th Legislative District Senate seat. Nobles is the president and CEO of the Tacoma Urban League, an organization that helps underserved communities navigate difficult economic times. She has worked in education for 15 years as an instructor, the University Place School Board Director, and a PTA leader.
If elected, Nobles wants to increase pay for teachers, reduce class sizes, and work to make schools more inclusive and equitable. She knows more needs to be done to ensure families in the 28th are healthy and safe, which she believes includes gun violence prevention, addiction recovery and mental health resources, and better health care access. Nobles is also running to fix our upside-down tax code and fight for better wages and affordable housing for working people.
Incumbent Sen. O'Ban is a far-right conservative who has previously sued the state to prevent Washingtonians from having access to birth control at some pharmacies. Likewise, he has fought against equality for the LGBTQ+ community, including leading the opposition to marriage equality. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, O'Ban pushed to re-open the economy long before public health experts said it was safe to do so. This year, he opposed establishing the Washington State Office of Equity and voted against prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status.
Nobles is the clear progressive choice and would make a great state senator. In this tight race to unseat a conservative, Nobles deserves your vote.
Environmental champion Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for re-election to the 34th Legislative District, House Position 2. Fitzgibbon chairs both the House Environment & Energy Committee and the Select Committee on Pension Policy, and he serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
This year, Fitzgibbon pushed for clean fuels legislation that would have reduced greenhouse gas emissions and led to cleaner air. In addition, he supported legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution, reduce gender pay disparities, and improve gun safety laws. Fitzgibbon is running on a platform of defending the environment, reforming our tax code so that the wealthy pay their share, and funding education. He believes that the state has learned valuable lessons about acting early and listening to scientists while navigating the pandemic and that these lessons should also be applied to the threat of climate change.
Fitzgibbon is running unopposed. As a smart and strong voice for environmental protections, he deserves your vote.
Environmental champion Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for re-election to the 34th Legislative District, House Position 2. Fitzgibbon chairs both the House Environment & Energy Committee and the Select Committee on Pension Policy, and he serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
This year, Fitzgibbon pushed for clean fuels legislation that would have reduced greenhouse gas emissions and led to cleaner air. In addition, he supported legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution, reduce gender pay disparities, and improve gun safety laws. Fitzgibbon is running on a platform of defending the environment, reforming our tax code so that the wealthy pay their share, and funding education. He believes that the state has learned valuable lessons about acting early and listening to scientists while navigating the pandemic and that these lessons should also be applied to the threat of climate change.
Fitzgibbon is running unopposed. As a smart and strong voice for environmental protections, he deserves your vote.
Environmental champion Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for re-election to the 34th Legislative District, House Position 2. Fitzgibbon chairs both the House Environment & Energy Committee and the Select Committee on Pension Policy, and he serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
This year, Fitzgibbon pushed for clean fuels legislation that would have reduced greenhouse gas emissions and led to cleaner air. In addition, he supported legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution, reduce gender pay disparities, and improve gun safety laws. Fitzgibbon is running on a platform of defending the environment, reforming our tax code so that the wealthy pay their share, and funding education. He believes that the state has learned valuable lessons about acting early and listening to scientists while navigating the pandemic and that these lessons should also be applied to the threat of climate change.
Fitzgibbon is running unopposed. As a smart and strong voice for environmental protections, he deserves your vote.
Sen. Liz Lovelett is running for re-election in the 40th Legislative District. She was appointed to the state Senate last year and successfully ran to retain the seat previously. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. She has prioritized environmental conservation and played a key role in passing legislation protecting orcas and the Salish Sea.
In the Senate, Lovelett has sponsored legislation requiring schools to incorporate curriculum on local tribal history and establishing regulations for facial-recognition technology. Lovelett is running for re-election on a strong platform that includes prioritizing increased affordable housing and expanded services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Lovelett wants to expand the social safety net while not adding to the tax burden of low-middle income families by reforming Washington's upside-down tax code so that everyone pays their share.
Lovelett is running against Republican Charles Carrell. Before running, Carrell served as a Snohomish County sheriff's deputy, later suing the department over a public records request. He does not have a strong campaign presence.
Lovelett is the best choice in this race and has earned your vote.
Sen. Liz Lovelett is running for re-election in the 40th Legislative District. She was appointed to the state Senate last year and successfully ran to retain the seat previously. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. She has prioritized environmental conservation and played a key role in passing legislation protecting orcas and the Salish Sea.
In the Senate, Lovelett has sponsored legislation requiring schools to incorporate curriculum on local tribal history and establishing regulations for facial-recognition technology. Lovelett is running for re-election on a strong platform that includes prioritizing increased affordable housing and expanded services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Lovelett wants to expand the social safety net while not adding to the tax burden of low-middle income families by reforming Washington's upside-down tax code so that everyone pays their share.
Lovelett is running against Republican Charles Carrell. Before running, Carrell served as a Snohomish County sheriff's deputy, later suing the department over a public records request. He does not have a strong campaign presence.
Lovelett is the best choice in this race and has earned your vote.
Sen. Liz Lovelett is running for re-election in the 40th Legislative District. She was appointed to the state Senate last year and successfully ran to retain the seat previously. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. She has prioritized environmental conservation and played a key role in passing legislation protecting orcas and the Salish Sea.
In the Senate, Lovelett has sponsored legislation requiring schools to incorporate curriculum on local tribal history and establishing regulations for facial-recognition technology. Lovelett is running for re-election on a strong platform that includes prioritizing increased affordable housing and expanded services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Lovelett wants to expand the social safety net while not adding to the tax burden of low-middle income families by reforming Washington's upside-down tax code so that everyone pays their share.
Lovelett is running against Republican Charles Carrell. Before running, Carrell served as a Snohomish County sheriff's deputy, later suing the department over a public records request. He does not have a strong campaign presence.
Lovelett is the best choice in this race and has earned your vote.
Incumbent Rep. Alex Ramel is running to retain House Position 2 in the 40th Legislative District. Ramel is an environmental organizer who played an important role in the campaign to reject the Cherry Point coal export terminal. He also helped found the “Community Energy Challenge” that has created jobs and helped homeowners and local businesses save money through energy efficiency improvements. As the former President of the Kulshan Community Land Trust, Ramel understands the need to prioritize funding for affordable housing in the Legislature.
Ramel was sworn into the House at the beginning of this year and has already sponsored bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination, increase incentives for building affordable housing, and establish a scenic bikeways program across the state. He believes that health care is a basic human right and has prioritized the fight for health care access in his campaign. Ramel wants to center Washingtonians in the state's economic recovery approach, focusing on the issues of livable wages and employment opportunities.
Ramel is running against Republican Russ Dzialo, the former treasurer of the Whatcom County Republican Party. Dzialo is opposed to taking action on climate change and has expressed concerns about redirecting police funding to social services.
Ramel will fight the crises Washington now faces with progressive solutions. He is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Incumbent Rep. Alex Ramel is running to retain House Position 2 in the 40th Legislative District. Ramel is an environmental organizer who played an important role in the campaign to reject the Cherry Point coal export terminal. He also helped found the “Community Energy Challenge” that has created jobs and helped homeowners and local businesses save money through energy efficiency improvements. As the former President of the Kulshan Community Land Trust, Ramel understands the need to prioritize funding for affordable housing in the Legislature.
Ramel was sworn into the House at the beginning of this year and has already sponsored bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination, increase incentives for building affordable housing, and establish a scenic bikeways program across the state. He believes that health care is a basic human right and has prioritized the fight for health care access in his campaign. Ramel wants to center Washingtonians in the state's economic recovery approach, focusing on the issues of livable wages and employment opportunities.
Ramel is running against Republican Russ Dzialo, the former treasurer of the Whatcom County Republican Party. Dzialo is opposed to taking action on climate change and has expressed concerns about redirecting police funding to social services.
Ramel will fight the crises Washington now faces with progressive solutions. He is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Incumbent Rep. Alex Ramel is running to retain House Position 2 in the 40th Legislative District. Ramel is an environmental organizer who played an important role in the campaign to reject the Cherry Point coal export terminal. He also helped found the “Community Energy Challenge” that has created jobs and helped homeowners and local businesses save money through energy efficiency improvements. As the former President of the Kulshan Community Land Trust, Ramel understands the need to prioritize funding for affordable housing in the Legislature.
Ramel was sworn into the House at the beginning of this year and has already sponsored bills to prohibit race-based hair discrimination, increase incentives for building affordable housing, and establish a scenic bikeways program across the state. He believes that health care is a basic human right and has prioritized the fight for health care access in his campaign. Ramel wants to center Washingtonians in the state's economic recovery approach, focusing on the issues of livable wages and employment opportunities.
Ramel is running against Republican Russ Dzialo, the former treasurer of the Whatcom County Republican Party. Dzialo is opposed to taking action on climate change and has expressed concerns about redirecting police funding to social services.
Ramel will fight the crises Washington now faces with progressive solutions. He is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Rep. My-Linh Thai is running for re-election to the 41st Legislative District, House Position 2. Thai previously served on the Bellevue School Board and was a unifying leader who showed unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for every Bellevue student. This year, she sponsored a bill to ensure access to justice by protecting people from warrantless civil immigration arrests at courthouses.
Thai is running on a strong platform that includes reforming our upside-down tax code, building more long-term affordable housing, and investing in clean energy and a green economy. In her next term, Thai hopes to continue her work to make Washington schools more equitable. To face the coronavirus pandemic, Thai believes that achieving widespread, accessible health care is an essential priority, and she voted to establish a public option in Washington last year.
Thai faces a challenge from Republican Al Rosenthal, who is not running a strong campaign. He has staked out some very conservative positions, including supporting defunding Planned Parenthood, opposing marriage equality, and allowing elementary school teachers to carry guns in the classroom.
Thai is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Rep. My-Linh Thai is running for re-election to the 41st Legislative District, House Position 2. Thai previously served on the Bellevue School Board and was a unifying leader who showed unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for every Bellevue student. This year, she sponsored a bill to ensure access to justice by protecting people from warrantless civil immigration arrests at courthouses.
Thai is running on a strong platform that includes reforming our upside-down tax code, building more long-term affordable housing, and investing in clean energy and a green economy. In her next term, Thai hopes to continue her work to make Washington schools more equitable. To face the coronavirus pandemic, Thai believes that achieving widespread, accessible health care is an essential priority, and she voted to establish a public option in Washington last year.
Thai faces a challenge from Republican Al Rosenthal, who is not running a strong campaign. He has staked out some very conservative positions, including supporting defunding Planned Parenthood, opposing marriage equality, and allowing elementary school teachers to carry guns in the classroom.
Thai is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Rep. My-Linh Thai is running for re-election to the 41st Legislative District, House Position 2. Thai previously served on the Bellevue School Board and was a unifying leader who showed unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for every Bellevue student. This year, she sponsored a bill to ensure access to justice by protecting people from warrantless civil immigration arrests at courthouses.
Thai is running on a strong platform that includes reforming our upside-down tax code, building more long-term affordable housing, and investing in clean energy and a green economy. In her next term, Thai hopes to continue her work to make Washington schools more equitable. To face the coronavirus pandemic, Thai believes that achieving widespread, accessible health care is an essential priority, and she voted to establish a public option in Washington last year.
Thai faces a challenge from Republican Al Rosenthal, who is not running a strong campaign. He has staked out some very conservative positions, including supporting defunding Planned Parenthood, opposing marriage equality, and allowing elementary school teachers to carry guns in the classroom.
Thai is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Rep. Sharon Shewmake is running for re-election to the 42nd Legislative District, House Position 2. She is an economics professor specializing in environmental and urban economics at Western Washington University. Shewmake is a member of several community organizations, including the Whatcom County Climate Change Impacts Committee and Walk Bike Bus Bellingham.
Shewmake wants Washington to be a leader on climate change by cutting carbon while growing the economy. This year, she supported legislation establishing the Washington State Office of Equity. Shewmake has also been an important leader in the House's pandemic response, sponsoring a bill in March to fund the state's plan. She was an early advocate for decisive action to slow the spread of the virus as quickly as possible.
Shewmake is running a tight race against Republican Jennifer Sefzik. Sefzik is a small business owner and high school debate coach who is running on a very conservative platform. If elected, Sefzik would support knee-jerk budget cuts in response to the economic downturn instead of investing in Washington's communities and rebuilding our economy.
With a public health emergency and economic crisis, the stakes are too high for budget cuts that dismantle the social safety net. Rep. Shewmake is the clear choice in this race and has earned your vote.
Rep. Sharon Shewmake is running for re-election to the 42nd Legislative District, House Position 2. She is an economics professor specializing in environmental and urban economics at Western Washington University. Shewmake is a member of several community organizations, including the Whatcom County Climate Change Impacts Committee and Walk Bike Bus Bellingham.
Shewmake wants Washington to be a leader on climate change by cutting carbon while growing the economy. This year, she supported legislation establishing the Washington State Office of Equity. Shewmake has also been an important leader in the House's pandemic response, sponsoring a bill in March to fund the state's plan. She was an early advocate for decisive action to slow the spread of the virus as quickly as possible.
Shewmake is running a tight race against Republican Jennifer Sefzik. Sefzik is a small business owner and high school debate coach who is running on a very conservative platform. If elected, Sefzik would support knee-jerk budget cuts in response to the economic downturn instead of investing in Washington's communities and rebuilding our economy.
With a public health emergency and economic crisis, the stakes are too high for budget cuts that dismantle the social safety net. Rep. Shewmake is the clear choice in this race and has earned your vote.
Rep. Sharon Shewmake is running for re-election to the 42nd Legislative District, House Position 2. She is an economics professor specializing in environmental and urban economics at Western Washington University. Shewmake is a member of several community organizations, including the Whatcom County Climate Change Impacts Committee and Walk Bike Bus Bellingham.
Shewmake wants Washington to be a leader on climate change by cutting carbon while growing the economy. This year, she supported legislation establishing the Washington State Office of Equity. Shewmake has also been an important leader in the House's pandemic response, sponsoring a bill in March to fund the state's plan. She was an early advocate for decisive action to slow the spread of the virus as quickly as possible.
Shewmake is running a tight race against Republican Jennifer Sefzik. Sefzik is a small business owner and high school debate coach who is running on a very conservative platform. If elected, Sefzik would support knee-jerk budget cuts in response to the economic downturn instead of investing in Washington's communities and rebuilding our economy.
With a public health emergency and economic crisis, the stakes are too high for budget cuts that dismantle the social safety net. Rep. Shewmake is the clear choice in this race and has earned your vote.
Rep. John Lovick is running for re-election to the 44th Legislative District, Representative Position 1. Lovick is a former Snohomish County executive and Mill Creek City Council member, and he served as the speaker pro tem for five years. During his time in the Legislature, Lovick has been a strong supporter of unions and working people.
This year, Lovick sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and supported gun safety legislation. With demonstrated progressive priorities, he offers experienced leadership in this time of crisis. Lovick has been outspoken about issues of racial justice since George Floyd's murder. As a Black former sheriff, Lovick has had unique success engaging constituents of different perspectives on accountability.
Lovick's opponent is Republican John Kartak. Kartak has served as the mayor of Snohomish since 2017 but this August, the Everett Herald reported that he was "not on speaking terms with five of the seven elected members of City Council." Kartak has not released a plan or platform detailing how he would respond to the pandemic as a member of the Legislature. In addition, he was recently criticized for allowing a gathering of 100 armed vigilantes with hate symbols to tailgate and intimidate Snohomish protestors. Finally, Kartak claimed that "there will always be some bigotry everywhere" after skipping a local forum on equity and race.
Lovick is a powerful voice for equity and justice in the House. He is the best choice in this race.
Rep. John Lovick is running for re-election to the 44th Legislative District, Representative Position 1. Lovick is a former Snohomish County executive and Mill Creek City Council member, and he served as the speaker pro tem for five years. During his time in the Legislature, Lovick has been a strong supporter of unions and working people.
This year, Lovick sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and supported gun safety legislation. With demonstrated progressive priorities, he offers experienced leadership in this time of crisis. Lovick has been outspoken about issues of racial justice since George Floyd's murder. As a Black former sheriff, Lovick has had unique success engaging constituents of different perspectives on accountability.
Lovick's opponent is Republican John Kartak. Kartak has served as the mayor of Snohomish since 2017 but this August, the Everett Herald reported that he was "not on speaking terms with five of the seven elected members of City Council." Kartak has not released a plan or platform detailing how he would respond to the pandemic as a member of the Legislature. In addition, he was recently criticized for allowing a gathering of 100 armed vigilantes with hate symbols to tailgate and intimidate Snohomish protestors. Finally, Kartak claimed that "there will always be some bigotry everywhere" after skipping a local forum on equity and race.
Lovick is a powerful voice for equity and justice in the House. He is the best choice in this race.
Rep. John Lovick is running for re-election to the 44th Legislative District, Representative Position 1. Lovick is a former Snohomish County executive and Mill Creek City Council member, and he served as the speaker pro tem for five years. During his time in the Legislature, Lovick has been a strong supporter of unions and working people.
This year, Lovick sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and supported gun safety legislation. With demonstrated progressive priorities, he offers experienced leadership in this time of crisis. Lovick has been outspoken about issues of racial justice since George Floyd's murder. As a Black former sheriff, Lovick has had unique success engaging constituents of different perspectives on accountability.
Lovick's opponent is Republican John Kartak. Kartak has served as the mayor of Snohomish since 2017 but this August, the Everett Herald reported that he was "not on speaking terms with five of the seven elected members of City Council." Kartak has not released a plan or platform detailing how he would respond to the pandemic as a member of the Legislature. In addition, he was recently criticized for allowing a gathering of 100 armed vigilantes with hate symbols to tailgate and intimidate Snohomish protestors. Finally, Kartak claimed that "there will always be some bigotry everywhere" after skipping a local forum on equity and race.
Lovick is a powerful voice for equity and justice in the House. He is the best choice in this race.
Rep. Debra Entenman is running for re-election to the 47th Legislative District, House Position 1. Before running for office, Entenman served as the District Director for U.S. Representative Adam Smith. She has also been appointed to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees by Gov. Inslee.
Entenman has had a consistent progressive record throughout her first term, including sponsoring legislation to prohibit race-based hair discrimination. She wants to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus epidemic while addressing the root causes of inequality. Entenman has continually supported legislation that reduces barriers to success for all communities and strengthens the social safety net. In the House, her priorities are health access, economic recovery, equitable education, and data privacy. Entenman spoke out recently on the need for police accountability and reform.
Also in this race is Republican Kyle Lyebyedyev. Lyebyedyev is a member of the King County Republican Party Region 8 Executive Board. His platform includes bringing people from the private sector into classrooms to be teachers, evaluating every individual homeless person to find out "why" they are homeless, and making false accusations about immigrants. Despite the massive public health and economic crises that Washingtonians now face, Lyebyedyev refuses to support efforts to balance Washington's upside-down tax code.
Entenman is the obvious choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Rep. Debra Entenman is running for re-election to the 47th Legislative District, House Position 1. Before running for office, Entenman served as the District Director for U.S. Representative Adam Smith. She has also been appointed to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees by Gov. Inslee.
Entenman has had a consistent progressive record throughout her first term, including sponsoring legislation to prohibit race-based hair discrimination. She wants to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus epidemic while addressing the root causes of inequality. Entenman has continually supported legislation that reduces barriers to success for all communities and strengthens the social safety net. In the House, her priorities are health access, economic recovery, equitable education, and data privacy. Entenman spoke out recently on the need for police accountability and reform.
Also in this race is Republican Kyle Lyebyedyev. Lyebyedyev is a member of the King County Republican Party Region 8 Executive Board. His platform includes bringing people from the private sector into classrooms to be teachers, evaluating every individual homeless person to find out "why" they are homeless, and making false accusations about immigrants. Despite the massive public health and economic crises that Washingtonians now face, Lyebyedyev refuses to support efforts to balance Washington's upside-down tax code.
Entenman is the obvious choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Rep. Debra Entenman is running for re-election to the 47th Legislative District, House Position 1. Before running for office, Entenman served as the District Director for U.S. Representative Adam Smith. She has also been appointed to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees by Gov. Inslee.
Entenman has had a consistent progressive record throughout her first term, including sponsoring legislation to prohibit race-based hair discrimination. She wants to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus epidemic while addressing the root causes of inequality. Entenman has continually supported legislation that reduces barriers to success for all communities and strengthens the social safety net. In the House, her priorities are health access, economic recovery, equitable education, and data privacy. Entenman spoke out recently on the need for police accountability and reform.
Also in this race is Republican Kyle Lyebyedyev. Lyebyedyev is a member of the King County Republican Party Region 8 Executive Board. His platform includes bringing people from the private sector into classrooms to be teachers, evaluating every individual homeless person to find out "why" they are homeless, and making false accusations about immigrants. Despite the massive public health and economic crises that Washingtonians now face, Lyebyedyev refuses to support efforts to balance Washington's upside-down tax code.
Entenman is the obvious choice in this race and deserves your vote.
Rep. Vandana Slatter is running for re-election to the 48th Legislative District, House Position 1. Prior to running for the Legislature, Slatter was Bellevue's first Indian-American city councilmember. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care access.
Slatter has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation. Her diverse professional background has made her an effective leader in the House. This year, Rep. Slatter sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and requiring the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, both of which were signed into law.
Slatter is running against Republican Victor Bishop, the former chair of the Eastside Transportation Alliance, a group founded to promote cars and oppose the advancement of Sound Transit. He claims traffic congestion is the "top quality-of-life issue" for voters in the district but is not interested in expanding transportation options. Without experience or a focus on issues beyond traffic congestion, Bishop does not seem to have the qualifications to lead at this critical moment.
As a staunch voice for health care access, Rep. Slatter is needed in the House to shape the state's pandemic response. She deserves your vote in this race.
Rep. Vandana Slatter is running for re-election to the 48th Legislative District, House Position 1. Prior to running for the Legislature, Slatter was Bellevue's first Indian-American city councilmember. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care access.
Slatter has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation. Her diverse professional background has made her an effective leader in the House. This year, Rep. Slatter sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and requiring the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, both of which were signed into law.
Slatter is running against Republican Victor Bishop, the former chair of the Eastside Transportation Alliance, a group founded to promote cars and oppose the advancement of Sound Transit. He claims traffic congestion is the "top quality-of-life issue" for voters in the district but is not interested in expanding transportation options. Without experience or a focus on issues beyond traffic congestion, Bishop does not seem to have the qualifications to lead at this critical moment.
As a staunch voice for health care access, Rep. Slatter is needed in the House to shape the state's pandemic response. She deserves your vote in this race.
Rep. Vandana Slatter is running for re-election to the 48th Legislative District, House Position 1. Prior to running for the Legislature, Slatter was Bellevue's first Indian-American city councilmember. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care access.
Slatter has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation. Her diverse professional background has made her an effective leader in the House. This year, Rep. Slatter sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and requiring the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, both of which were signed into law.
Slatter is running against Republican Victor Bishop, the former chair of the Eastside Transportation Alliance, a group founded to promote cars and oppose the advancement of Sound Transit. He claims traffic congestion is the "top quality-of-life issue" for voters in the district but is not interested in expanding transportation options. Without experience or a focus on issues beyond traffic congestion, Bishop does not seem to have the qualifications to lead at this critical moment.
As a staunch voice for health care access, Rep. Slatter is needed in the House to shape the state's pandemic response. She deserves your vote in this race.
Incumbent Rep. Sharon Wylie is running for re-election to House Position 1 for the 49th Legislative District. Wylie is a current board member and past president of the Council for the Homeless of Clark County, and current board member for the Affordable Community Environments (ACE). In office and in her public service roles, Wylie is a voice for improving transportation, mental health services, data privacy, and affordable housing.
In the last two years in Olympia, Wylie voted to increase funding for homelessness assistance services and supported automatic voter registration. She also pledged to pass campaign finance restrictions on the no-limit port commissions races that allowed candidates to accept vast sums from the fossil fuel industry. This January, Wylie sponsored a bill to create a system for background checks in the case of firearm transfers.
Also in this race is Republican Justin Forsman. Forsman is a perennial candidate who has downplayed the threat of the coronavirus pandemic on his social media. He frequently campaigns on fringe issues like wanting to ban fluoride in water supplies. Forsman does not seem to be running a serious campaign.
Wylie's experience, temperament, and values make her the best choice in this race.
Incumbent Rep. Sharon Wylie is running for re-election to House Position 1 for the 49th Legislative District. Wylie is a current board member and past president of the Council for the Homeless of Clark County, and current board member for the Affordable Community Environments (ACE). In office and in her public service roles, Wylie is a voice for improving transportation, mental health services, data privacy, and affordable housing.
In the last two years in Olympia, Wylie voted to increase funding for homelessness assistance services and supported automatic voter registration. She also pledged to pass campaign finance restrictions on the no-limit port commissions races that allowed candidates to accept vast sums from the fossil fuel industry. This January, Wylie sponsored a bill to create a system for background checks in the case of firearm transfers.
Also in this race is Republican Justin Forsman. Forsman is a perennial candidate who has downplayed the threat of the coronavirus pandemic on his social media. He frequently campaigns on fringe issues like wanting to ban fluoride in water supplies. Forsman does not seem to be running a serious campaign.
Wylie's experience, temperament, and values make her the best choice in this race.
Incumbent Rep. Sharon Wylie is running for re-election to House Position 1 for the 49th Legislative District. Wylie is a current board member and past president of the Council for the Homeless of Clark County, and current board member for the Affordable Community Environments (ACE). In office and in her public service roles, Wylie is a voice for improving transportation, mental health services, data privacy, and affordable housing.
In the last two years in Olympia, Wylie voted to increase funding for homelessness assistance services and supported automatic voter registration. She also pledged to pass campaign finance restrictions on the no-limit port commissions races that allowed candidates to accept vast sums from the fossil fuel industry. This January, Wylie sponsored a bill to create a system for background checks in the case of firearm transfers.
Also in this race is Republican Justin Forsman. Forsman is a perennial candidate who has downplayed the threat of the coronavirus pandemic on his social media. He frequently campaigns on fringe issues like wanting to ban fluoride in water supplies. Forsman does not seem to be running a serious campaign.
Wylie's experience, temperament, and values make her the best choice in this race.
Incumbent Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier is running for re-election to the 49th Legislative District, House Position 2. Stonier serves as the House Majority Floor Leader and on the House Capital Budget Committee, consistently fighting for progressive priorities.
This year, Stonier worked to ensure the passage of protections for domestic workers and age-appropriate, medically accurate sex education. She was also a sponsor of the Breakfast After the Bell program, which provides meals to low-income students. As the COVID-19 crisis became evident, Stonier sponsored legislation to appropriate funds towards a swift state response. Even before the pandemic, Stonier listed accessible and affordable health care as one of her top priorities alongside addressing the housing and climate crises.
Stonier is running against Park Llafet, a member of the Clark County Republicans. Llafet is involved with the Evergreen School District Foundation and previously ran for the Evergreen Public Schools school board. He wants to focus on reducing taxes at the expense of essential services. When asked about his approach to the state's pandemic response, Llafet insisted that schools must reopen in the fall, citing the state's economic recovery as his priority. On the topic of climate change, Llafet claimed that rising temperatures and environmental degradation follow "natural law," suggesting that the assessment of climate change as an existential threat is "subjective."
Stonier will be a vocal leader for progressive values as our state navigates the pandemic and the economic recovery. She deserves your vote.
Incumbent Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier is running for re-election to the 49th Legislative District, House Position 2. Stonier serves as the House Majority Floor Leader and on the House Capital Budget Committee, consistently fighting for progressive priorities.
This year, Stonier worked to ensure the passage of protections for domestic workers and age-appropriate, medically accurate sex education. She was also a sponsor of the Breakfast After the Bell program, which provides meals to low-income students. As the COVID-19 crisis became evident, Stonier sponsored legislation to appropriate funds towards a swift state response. Even before the pandemic, Stonier listed accessible and affordable health care as one of her top priorities alongside addressing the housing and climate crises.
Stonier is running against Park Llafet, a member of the Clark County Republicans. Llafet is involved with the Evergreen School District Foundation and previously ran for the Evergreen Public Schools school board. He wants to focus on reducing taxes at the expense of essential services. When asked about his approach to the state's pandemic response, Llafet insisted that schools must reopen in the fall, citing the state's economic recovery as his priority. On the topic of climate change, Llafet claimed that rising temperatures and environmental degradation follow "natural law," suggesting that the assessment of climate change as an existential threat is "subjective."
Stonier will be a vocal leader for progressive values as our state navigates the pandemic and the economic recovery. She deserves your vote.
Incumbent Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier is running for re-election to the 49th Legislative District, House Position 2. Stonier serves as the House Majority Floor Leader and on the House Capital Budget Committee, consistently fighting for progressive priorities.
This year, Stonier worked to ensure the passage of protections for domestic workers and age-appropriate, medically accurate sex education. She was also a sponsor of the Breakfast After the Bell program, which provides meals to low-income students. As the COVID-19 crisis became evident, Stonier sponsored legislation to appropriate funds towards a swift state response. Even before the pandemic, Stonier listed accessible and affordable health care as one of her top priorities alongside addressing the housing and climate crises.
Stonier is running against Park Llafet, a member of the Clark County Republicans. Llafet is involved with the Evergreen School District Foundation and previously ran for the Evergreen Public Schools school board. He wants to focus on reducing taxes at the expense of essential services. When asked about his approach to the state's pandemic response, Llafet insisted that schools must reopen in the fall, citing the state's economic recovery as his priority. On the topic of climate change, Llafet claimed that rising temperatures and environmental degradation follow "natural law," suggesting that the assessment of climate change as an existential threat is "subjective."
Stonier will be a vocal leader for progressive values as our state navigates the pandemic and the economic recovery. She deserves your vote.
A huge part of creating safe and healthy cities is achieving mobility for all. Proposition 2020-14 asks voters to renew their support for the Bellingham Transportation Fund at the same rate of 0.002 percent on taxable retail in the city. This would not be a new tax but would maintain the current rate on purchases to continue to provide needed upgrades in Bellingham.
First passed by voters in 2010, the fund has helped make many important improvements to the city's infrastructure. Projects have included 46 miles of repaired and maintained streets, bikeway improvements, improved accessibility for people with disabilities, and expanded sidewalks and crossings, with over 70 percent of all pedestrian improvements and more than 75 percent of bike improvements focused in lower-income neighborhoods. Matching funds through state and federal grants have helped stretch the investments. Continuing the levy also allows the city to better implement the Climate Action Plan by funding the needs of the electric bus fleet and other clean energy transportation projects.
Keep Bellingham moving and continue to invest in current and future transportation benefits for all who live, work, and visit by voting "Yes" on Bellingham Proposition 2020-14.
A huge part of creating safe and healthy cities is achieving mobility for all. Proposition 2020-14 asks voters to renew their support for the Bellingham Transportation Fund at the same rate of 0.002 percent on taxable retail in the city. This would not be a new tax but would maintain the current rate on purchases to continue to provide needed upgrades in Bellingham.
First passed by voters in 2010, the fund has helped make many important improvements to the city's infrastructure. Projects have included 46 miles of repaired and maintained streets, bikeway improvements, improved accessibility for people with disabilities, and expanded sidewalks and crossings, with over 70 percent of all pedestrian improvements and more than 75 percent of bike improvements focused in lower-income neighborhoods. Matching funds through state and federal grants have helped stretch the investments. Continuing the levy also allows the city to better implement the Climate Action Plan by funding the needs of the electric bus fleet and other clean energy transportation projects.
Keep Bellingham moving and continue to invest in current and future transportation benefits for all who live, work, and visit by voting "Yes" on Bellingham Proposition 2020-14.
Approval of Seattle's Proposition 1 is critical in order to maintain, protect, and expand our vital transit services. The proposition would authorize a sales and use tax of up to 0.15% to replace the current voter-approved 0.1% sales tax and Vehicle License Fee of $60, which expire on December 31st of this year. Funding from the tax would be dedicated to and directly serve the city's myriad transportation needs.
Proposition 1 would help fund improvements and maintenance to transit service, support emerging mobility needs to support COVID-19 recovery, provide community-led oversight, mitigate the effects of the ongoing closure of the West Seattle High Bridge, and continue transit access programs for students, seniors, and residents with low-incomes. Any remaining funds would go to other transportation improvements and maintenance.
The coronavirus pandemic and trimmed transportation funding affect many people's ability to live, work, and thrive in our community, and we should act to preserve Seattle residents' ability to get from place to place quickly and safely. Vote "Approved" on City of Seattle Proposition 1.
Approval of Seattle's Proposition 1 is critical in order to maintain, protect, and expand our vital transit services. The proposition would authorize a sales and use tax of up to 0.15% to replace the current voter-approved 0.1% sales tax and Vehicle License Fee of $60, which expire on December 31st of this year. Funding from the tax would be dedicated to and directly serve the city's myriad transportation needs.
Proposition 1 would help fund improvements and maintenance to transit service, support emerging mobility needs to support COVID-19 recovery, provide community-led oversight, mitigate the effects of the ongoing closure of the West Seattle High Bridge, and continue transit access programs for students, seniors, and residents with low-incomes. Any remaining funds would go to other transportation improvements and maintenance.
The coronavirus pandemic and trimmed transportation funding affect many people's ability to live, work, and thrive in our community, and we should act to preserve Seattle residents' ability to get from place to place quickly and safely. Vote "Approved" on City of Seattle Proposition 1.
