If you want laws protecting our environment, the only way to get them is to elect good lawmakers. The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club interviews candidates running for public office, endorsing those it believes will be environmental leaders. The committee then supports endorsed candidates with funds from Sierra Club Political Action Committees (PAC), either by direct contribution to candidates, or through Sierra Club volunteer-powered campaigns.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below ballot measures on your ballot.
The King County Parks Levy is up for renewal this year. The levy renewal is designed to maintain, enhance, and grow the county's parks and connectivity. King County maintains 220 parks that include 275 miles of trails and 32,000 acres of open space. Some of the services that will benefit from this levy include pools and splash parks, ballfields and sport courts, climate resilience efforts, and much more.
The levy renewal rate is $0.23 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For the owner of a median-valued home of $844,000, the levy renewal will cost $16.38 per month.
All children in King County deserve fun and safe places to play, and preserving our open spaces now will help ensure clean air and water for future generations. Vote YES to renew the King County Parks Levy for continued maintenance of our parks and recreation services.
The King County Parks Levy is up for renewal this year. The levy renewal is designed to maintain, enhance, and grow the county's parks and connectivity. King County maintains 220 parks that include 275 miles of trails and 32,000 acres of open space. Some of the services that will benefit from this levy include pools and splash parks, ballfields and sport courts, climate resilience efforts, and much more.
The levy renewal rate is $0.23 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For the owner of a median-valued home of $844,000, the levy renewal will cost $16.38 per month.
All children in King County deserve fun and safe places to play, and preserving our open spaces now will help ensure clean air and water for future generations. Vote YES to renew the King County Parks Levy for continued maintenance of our parks and recreation services.
Elizabeth Boyle is running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Boyle has been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years and has owned a retail and wholesale business. According to her website, she was a school and nonprofit volunteer and "supported vital community health issues."
Boyle's campaign is focused on housing, public health, police reform, and economic development. She is an advocate for progressive solutions to the growing housing crisis, including maximizing in-fill and investing in long-term needs to prevent displacement. Boyle also has a background in public health advocacy, which informs her strategies for improving access to behavioral health care and childcare, with a focus in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a proponent of solutions proposed by the Justice Project to reduce incarceration rates through behavioral health care and diversion programs.
Both candidates in this race are progressive in their own right, with Boyle bringing years of experience as a small business owner and a robust volunteering portfolio. We lean toward Boyle because of her strong endorsements from local leaders and progressive advocacy groups.
Elizabeth Boyle is running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Boyle has been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years and has owned a retail and wholesale business. According to her website, she was a school and nonprofit volunteer and "supported vital community health issues."
Boyle's campaign is focused on housing, public health, police reform, and economic development. She is an advocate for progressive solutions to the growing housing crisis, including maximizing in-fill and investing in long-term needs to prevent displacement. Boyle also has a background in public health advocacy, which informs her strategies for improving access to behavioral health care and childcare, with a focus in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a proponent of solutions proposed by the Justice Project to reduce incarceration rates through behavioral health care and diversion programs.
Both candidates in this race are progressive in their own right, with Boyle bringing years of experience as a small business owner and a robust volunteering portfolio. We lean toward Boyle because of her strong endorsements from local leaders and progressive advocacy groups.
Elizabeth Boyle is running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Boyle has been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years and has owned a retail and wholesale business. According to her website, she was a school and nonprofit volunteer and "supported vital community health issues."
Boyle's campaign is focused on housing, public health, police reform, and economic development. She is an advocate for progressive solutions to the growing housing crisis, including maximizing in-fill and investing in long-term needs to prevent displacement. Boyle also has a background in public health advocacy, which informs her strategies for improving access to behavioral health care and childcare, with a focus in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a proponent of solutions proposed by the Justice Project to reduce incarceration rates through behavioral health care and diversion programs.
Both candidates in this race are progressive in their own right, with Boyle bringing years of experience as a small business owner and a robust volunteering portfolio. We lean toward Boyle because of her strong endorsements from local leaders and progressive advocacy groups.
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran successfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024 and currently serves on the commission.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran successfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024 and currently serves on the commission.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran successfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024 and currently serves on the commission.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.