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Lacey City Councilmember Michael Steadman is running for Thurston County Commissioner to bring environmental needs, infrastructure, and inclusion to the forefront. Steadman is a veteran and a small business owner who was first elected to the city council in 2014. His environmental priorities include preserving Rocky Prairie, converting the county to 100% sewer systems, and tackling water quality and algae issues. He's in favor of increasing density in urban areas while protecting forests and rural places, as well as supporting a fare-free bus system through the Intercity Transit Zero Fare project. Steadman believes that the county should expand alternative criminal justice options and improve mental health services.
Steadman is running against incumbent Commissioner Gary Edwards. Edwards, a former Thurston County sheriff, is running for re-election to reduce regulations on businesses and home builders. Despite running as an Independent, Edwards has entertained conservative interests. Last year, he joined Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza last year in holding a guns-rights meeting, where a discussion was held on a citizen's arrest of Attorney General Bob Ferguson. At that meeting, Edwards threatened "revolution" if Trump could not get the courts stacked his favor.
Steadman is the best choice in this race.
Ultima actualización 2023-04-05Michael Steadman
Lacey City Councilmember Michael Steadman is running for Thurston County Commissioner to bring environmental needs, infrastructure, and inclusion to the forefront. Steadman is a veteran and a small business owner who was first elected to the city council in 2014.
Lacey City Councilmember Michael Steadman is running for Thurston County Commissioner to bring environmental needs, infrastructure, and inclusion to the forefront. Steadman is a veteran and a small business owner who was first elected to the city council in 2014. His environmental priorities include preserving Rocky Prairie, converting the county to 100% sewer systems, and tackling water quality and algae issues. He's in favor of increasing density in urban areas while protecting forests and rural places, as well as supporting a fare-free bus system through the Intercity Transit Zero Fare project. Steadman believes that the county should expand alternative criminal justice options and improve mental health services.
Steadman is running against incumbent Commissioner Gary Edwards. Edwards, a former Thurston County sheriff, is running for re-election to reduce regulations on businesses and home builders. Despite running as an Independent, Edwards has entertained conservative interests. Last year, he joined Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza last year in holding a guns-rights meeting, where a discussion was held on a citizen's arrest of Attorney General Bob Ferguson. At that meeting, Edwards threatened "revolution" if Trump could not get the courts stacked his favor.
Steadman is the best choice in this race.
Michael Steadman
Lacey City Councilmember Michael Steadman is running for Thurston County Commissioner to bring environmental needs, infrastructure, and inclusion to the forefront. Steadman is a veteran and a small business owner who was first elected to the city council in 2014.
Carolyn Long
Carolyn Long has taught Southwest Washington’s students for 24 years at WSU Vancouver. She is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. Long ran against Herrera Beutler in 2018 and is well-positioned to build off that strong campaign and win this year.