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Chris Reh is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 1. He was elected to the city council in 2018 and serves as deputy council president. In his time on the council, Reh has worked to improve mobility in Issaquah and create conditions for both people and local businesses to thrive. Reh's campaign is emphasizing transparent communication between city council members and the community and improving services that align with the needs of people in Issaquah.
Reh is unopposed in this race and is a solid choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 1.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Chris Reh is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 1. He was elected to the city council in 2018 and serves as deputy council president. In his time on the council, Reh has worked to improve mobility in Issaquah and create conditions for both people and local businesses to thrive. Reh's campaign is emphasizing transparent communication between city council members and the community and improving services that align with the needs of people in Issaquah.
Reh is unopposed in this race and is a solid choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 1.
Chris Reh is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 1. He was elected to the city council in 2018 and serves as deputy council president. In his time on the council, Reh has worked to improve mobility in Issaquah and create conditions for both people and local businesses to thrive. Reh's campaign is emphasizing transparent communication between city council members and the community and improving services that align with the needs of people in Issaquah.
Reh is unopposed in this race and is a solid choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 1.
Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a nonbinding advisory vote. The Legislature had a historically productive 2021 session, resulting in several advisory votes appearing on the ballot. We hope the Legislature will change the law to remove these meaningless measures in the future.
VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote Maintained to strengthen mental health crisis support
This spring, lawmakers passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1477 to expand the state’s crisis response system to include a new hotline dealing exclusively with mental health emergencies.
Sponsored by Democratic legislators, the law will divert some calls away from 911 so that Washingtonians can get more specialized crisis responses. In addition, law enforcement officers no longer need to take on responsibilities associated with social workers. This will be funded by a tax of 30 cents a month on most phone services in October 2021 until a bump to 75 cents a month starting in July 2024. All revenue generated by the tax will go to crisis line-related expenses, including expanding hotline personnel during the community mental health crisis associated with the pandemic.
Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 36.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
This spring, lawmakers passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1477 to expand the state’s crisis response system to include a new hotline dealing exclusively with mental health emergencies.
Sponsored by Democratic legislators, the law will divert some calls away from 911 so that Washingtonians can get more specialized crisis responses. In addition, law enforcement officers no longer need to take on responsibilities associated with social workers. This will be funded by a tax of 30 cents a month on most phone services in October 2021 until a bump to 75 cents a month starting in July 2024. All revenue generated by the tax will go to crisis line-related expenses, including expanding hotline personnel during the community mental health crisis associated with the pandemic.
Washingtonians deserve an economy that works for us all. An essential part of that is a balanced tax code where everyone pays their share. Yet, Washington boasts the most upside-down system in the nation, where the state’s lowest-income earners pay 17% of their income in taxes while the wealthiest few pay just 3% of their income.
This legislative session, Democratic lawmakers wrote and passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096, which created a 7% capital gains tax on the sale of assets like stocks valued above $250,000. The tax is estimated to raise about $415 million primarily for child care and early learning - both services that became clearly essential to Washingtonians during the coronavirus pandemic.
We know that good public schools, beautiful parks, and strong social services make Washington a great place to live. This long-overdue capital gains tax will go towards making sure that all Washingtonians pay their share in taxes and have the opportunity to thrive.
Vote "Maintained" on State Advisory Vote 37.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Washingtonians deserve an economy that works for us all. An essential part of that is a balanced tax code where everyone pays their share. Yet, Washington boasts the most upside-down system in the nation, where the state’s lowest-income earners pay 17% of their income in taxes while the wealthiest few pay just 3% of their income.
This legislative session, Democratic lawmakers wrote and passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096, which created a 7% capital gains tax on the sale of assets like stocks valued above $250,000. The tax is estimated to raise about $415 million primarily for child care and early learning - both services that became clearly essential to Washingtonians during the coronavirus pandemic.
We know that good public schools, beautiful parks, and strong social services make Washington a great place to live. This long-overdue capital gains tax will go towards making sure that all Washingtonians pay their share in taxes and have the opportunity to thrive.
Vote Maintained to close a tax loophole for insurance companies
In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5315, which creates a 2% tax on certain insurance premiums. In effect, the law would close a tax loophole for corporations with their own insurance policies, known as captive insurers, so that all insurance companies pay premiums taxes. It is estimated to generate around $53 million over the next decade.
SB 5315 had bipartisan sponsorship and was passed nearly unanimously with only one vote of opposition between both houses. The legislation was requested by Democratic Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, who wants to make sure that all insurance companies pay their share of taxes.
Ensuring big corporations pay their share is an important step toward balancing our state's tax code. Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 38.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5315, which creates a 2% tax on certain insurance premiums. In effect, the law would close a tax loophole for corporations with their own insurance policies, known as captive insurers, so that all insurance companies pay premiums taxes. It is estimated to generate around $53 million over the next decade.
SB 5315 had bipartisan sponsorship and was passed nearly unanimously with only one vote of opposition between both houses. The legislation was requested by Democratic Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, who wants to make sure that all insurance companies pay their share of taxes.
Ensuring big corporations pay their share is an important step toward balancing our state's tax code. Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 38.
Sarah Perry is a small business owner, nonprofit fundraiser, and Democratic activist who is challenging incumbent Kathy Lambert for King County Council in District 3. Perry has years of experience building financial support for nonprofits and universities in the Puget Sound area.
Perry is running on a platform of supporting small businesses, protecting farmlands and the environment, and improving transportation. In particular, she wants to provide more support for the 40% of the district in unincorporated King County that can't rely on city leadership for investments and infrastructure. In our interview with Perry, she presented a detailed overview of her campaign as a strong advocate for growth management. She wants to promote urban forests, preserve the district's natural areas, usher in alternative energy sources, and improve wastewater and storm runoff in open spaces. Perry also wants to see an equity lens brought to COVID recovery, ensuring that new modes of transit are brought to the district, supporting behavioral health, and assisting those struggling with affordable housing.
While the King County Council is officially non-partisan, Perry's opponent, longtime Republican Kathy Lambert, has lost touch with this diverse and rapidly changing district. Lambert has voted against transit access for years, including voting to end Seattle's downtown free-ride zone. She also voted against making the county sheriff an appointed position, which was proposed to give the council and county executive more oversight in the wake of protests against police brutality. Lambert was the only "no" vote on the 2019 bill to use state money to fund early learning, post-secondary education, and in-home care providers.
We need to elect leaders who will bring people together to create meaningful change, not tear each other down and divide us with hateful rhetoric. Perry's extensive civic engagement and track record of collaboration has earned her overwhelming support from community leaders and progressive organizations. Vote for Perry for new progressive leadership on the King County Council from District 3.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Sarah Perry is a small business owner, nonprofit fundraiser, and Democratic activist who is challenging incumbent Kathy Lambert for King County Council in District 3. Perry has years of experience building financial support for nonprofits and universities in the Puget Sound area.
Perry is running on a platform of supporting small businesses, protecting farmlands and the environment, and improving transportation. In particular, she wants to provide more support for the 40% of the district in unincorporated King County that can't rely on city leadership for investments and infrastructure. In our interview with Perry, she presented a detailed overview of her campaign as a strong advocate for growth management. She wants to promote urban forests, preserve the district's natural areas, usher in alternative energy sources, and improve wastewater and storm runoff in open spaces. Perry also wants to see an equity lens brought to COVID recovery, ensuring that new modes of transit are brought to the district, supporting behavioral health, and assisting those struggling with affordable housing.
While the King County Council is officially non-partisan, Perry's opponent, longtime Republican Kathy Lambert, has lost touch with this diverse and rapidly changing district. Lambert has voted against transit access for years, including voting to end Seattle's downtown free-ride zone. She also voted against making the county sheriff an appointed position, which was proposed to give the council and county executive more oversight in the wake of protests against police brutality. Lambert was the only "no" vote on the 2019 bill to use state money to fund early learning, post-secondary education, and in-home care providers.
We need to elect leaders who will bring people together to create meaningful change, not tear each other down and divide us with hateful rhetoric. Perry's extensive civic engagement and track record of collaboration has earned her overwhelming support from community leaders and progressive organizations. Vote for Perry for new progressive leadership on the King County Council from District 3.
Sarah Perry is a small business owner, nonprofit fundraiser, and Democratic activist who is challenging incumbent Kathy Lambert for King County Council in District 3. Perry has years of experience building financial support for nonprofits and universities in the Puget Sound area.
Perry is running on a platform of supporting small businesses, protecting farmlands and the environment, and improving transportation. In particular, she wants to provide more support for the 40% of the district in unincorporated King County that can't rely on city leadership for investments and infrastructure. In our interview with Perry, she presented a detailed overview of her campaign as a strong advocate for growth management. She wants to promote urban forests, preserve the district's natural areas, usher in alternative energy sources, and improve wastewater and storm runoff in open spaces. Perry also wants to see an equity lens brought to COVID recovery, ensuring that new modes of transit are brought to the district, supporting behavioral health, and assisting those struggling with affordable housing.
While the King County Council is officially non-partisan, Perry's opponent, longtime Republican Kathy Lambert, has lost touch with this diverse and rapidly changing district. Lambert has voted against transit access for years, including voting to end Seattle's downtown free-ride zone. She also voted against making the county sheriff an appointed position, which was proposed to give the council and county executive more oversight in the wake of protests against police brutality. Lambert was the only "no" vote on the 2019 bill to use state money to fund early learning, post-secondary education, and in-home care providers.
We need to elect leaders who will bring people together to create meaningful change, not tear each other down and divide us with hateful rhetoric. Perry's extensive civic engagement and track record of collaboration has earned her overwhelming support from community leaders and progressive organizations. Vote for Perry for new progressive leadership on the King County Council from District 3.
Kim-Khanh Van is a current Renton City Council member who is running for King County Council in District 9 to bring her experience and dedication to the county. After her family escaped Vietnam as refugees and settled in King County, she went on to earn her doctorate and become an attorney. Van credits the community for her successes and wants to provide families and residents with healthy, livable communities that include child care access and infrastructure maintenance. Outside of her work on the city council, Van serves in a multitude of organizations, including as a PTA president, a volunteer attorney with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and the co-founder of AAPI Against Hate.
Van has demonstrated that she is willing to take tough public votes on behalf of the most vulnerable in the community. She was one of only two members of the Renton City Council who voted to maintain the Red Lion Hotel as a source of housing for residents experiencing homelessness. In our interview, we were impressed with her in-depth knowledge about the issue and her desire to lead as a consensus and coalition builder at the county level. She wants to do more to educate voters on the economic and social benefits of providing supportive, stable housing early, rather than jailing people experiencing homelessness.
Van has done much advocacy work for marginalized communities. She understands the struggles that the Black, Latino, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities have faced historically and in the present, and vows to continue to stand with residents to make the county a place of opportunity for all.
Her opponent is Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has served on the council since he was appointed and later elected to the position in 2005. Before that, he worked as a federal prosecutor appointed by President George W. Bush and was the national coordinator of a Department of Justice program that increases policing in neighborhoods. Dunn challenged Bob Ferguson in the 2012 race for attorney general and lost.
On the council, Dunn has been a consistent voice opposing the progressive reforms proposed by the rest of the council. In March, Dunn was the lone vote against giving grocery store workers $4 per hour hazard pay for their service on the front lines of the pandemic. In addition, Dunn was a vocal opponent of streamlining homelessness services between Seattle and King County. Instead, he proposed spending $1 million of taxpayer money on bus tickets to send people experiencing homelessness to other states, another shortsighted proposal that failed to address the root causes of the issue. In this campaign, he has emphasized his prosecutorial background and longstanding support of law enforcement without talking about how to increase accountability for law enforcement.
Van's strong experience and progressive values make her the best choice for King County Council in District 9.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Kim-Khanh Van is a current Renton City Council member who is running for King County Council in District 9 to bring her experience and dedication to the county. After her family escaped Vietnam as refugees and settled in King County, she went on to earn her doctorate and become an attorney. Van credits the community for her successes and wants to provide families and residents with healthy, livable communities that include child care access and infrastructure maintenance. Outside of her work on the city council, Van serves in a multitude of organizations, including as a PTA president, a volunteer attorney with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and the co-founder of AAPI Against Hate.
Van has demonstrated that she is willing to take tough public votes on behalf of the most vulnerable in the community. She was one of only two members of the Renton City Council who voted to maintain the Red Lion Hotel as a source of housing for residents experiencing homelessness. In our interview, we were impressed with her in-depth knowledge about the issue and her desire to lead as a consensus and coalition builder at the county level. She wants to do more to educate voters on the economic and social benefits of providing supportive, stable housing early, rather than jailing people experiencing homelessness.
Van has done much advocacy work for marginalized communities. She understands the struggles that the Black, Latino, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities have faced historically and in the present, and vows to continue to stand with residents to make the county a place of opportunity for all.
Her opponent is Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has served on the council since he was appointed and later elected to the position in 2005. Before that, he worked as a federal prosecutor appointed by President George W. Bush and was the national coordinator of a Department of Justice program that increases policing in neighborhoods. Dunn challenged Bob Ferguson in the 2012 race for attorney general and lost.
On the council, Dunn has been a consistent voice opposing the progressive reforms proposed by the rest of the council. In March, Dunn was the lone vote against giving grocery store workers $4 per hour hazard pay for their service on the front lines of the pandemic. In addition, Dunn was a vocal opponent of streamlining homelessness services between Seattle and King County. Instead, he proposed spending $1 million of taxpayer money on bus tickets to send people experiencing homelessness to other states, another shortsighted proposal that failed to address the root causes of the issue. In this campaign, he has emphasized his prosecutorial background and longstanding support of law enforcement without talking about how to increase accountability for law enforcement.
Van's strong experience and progressive values make her the best choice for King County Council in District 9.
Kim-Khanh Van is a current Renton City Council member who is running for King County Council in District 9 to bring her experience and dedication to the county. After her family escaped Vietnam as refugees and settled in King County, she went on to earn her doctorate and become an attorney. Van credits the community for her successes and wants to provide families and residents with healthy, livable communities that include child care access and infrastructure maintenance. Outside of her work on the city council, Van serves in a multitude of organizations, including as a PTA president, a volunteer attorney with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and the co-founder of AAPI Against Hate.
Van has demonstrated that she is willing to take tough public votes on behalf of the most vulnerable in the community. She was one of only two members of the Renton City Council who voted to maintain the Red Lion Hotel as a source of housing for residents experiencing homelessness. In our interview, we were impressed with her in-depth knowledge about the issue and her desire to lead as a consensus and coalition builder at the county level. She wants to do more to educate voters on the economic and social benefits of providing supportive, stable housing early, rather than jailing people experiencing homelessness.
Van has done much advocacy work for marginalized communities. She understands the struggles that the Black, Latino, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities have faced historically and in the present, and vows to continue to stand with residents to make the county a place of opportunity for all.
Her opponent is Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has served on the council since he was appointed and later elected to the position in 2005. Before that, he worked as a federal prosecutor appointed by President George W. Bush and was the national coordinator of a Department of Justice program that increases policing in neighborhoods. Dunn challenged Bob Ferguson in the 2012 race for attorney general and lost.
On the council, Dunn has been a consistent voice opposing the progressive reforms proposed by the rest of the council. In March, Dunn was the lone vote against giving grocery store workers $4 per hour hazard pay for their service on the front lines of the pandemic. In addition, Dunn was a vocal opponent of streamlining homelessness services between Seattle and King County. Instead, he proposed spending $1 million of taxpayer money on bus tickets to send people experiencing homelessness to other states, another shortsighted proposal that failed to address the root causes of the issue. In this campaign, he has emphasized his prosecutorial background and longstanding support of law enforcement without talking about how to increase accountability for law enforcement.
Van's strong experience and progressive values make her the best choice for King County Council in District 9.
Mary Lou Pauly is running unopposed for re-election to be mayor of Issaquah. Pauly was elected mayor in 2018 and previously served as deputy city council president and as vice-chair of the Eastside Fire and Rescue Board. As mayor, she has worked to balance growth with protecting Issaquah's environment and championed vaccine accessibility for everyone. Pauly's top priorities for her re-election campaign are increased transportation and mobility, as well as environmentally-friendly practices and public safety.
Pauly has earned another term as mayor of Issaquah.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mary Lou Pauly is running unopposed for re-election to be mayor of Issaquah. Pauly was elected mayor in 2018 and previously served as deputy city council president and as vice-chair of the Eastside Fire and Rescue Board. As mayor, she has worked to balance growth with protecting Issaquah's environment and championed vaccine accessibility for everyone. Pauly's top priorities for her re-election campaign are increased transportation and mobility, as well as environmentally-friendly practices and public safety.
Pauly has earned another term as mayor of Issaquah.
Mary Lou Pauly is running unopposed for re-election to be mayor of Issaquah. Pauly was elected mayor in 2018 and previously served as deputy city council president and as vice-chair of the Eastside Fire and Rescue Board. As mayor, she has worked to balance growth with protecting Issaquah's environment and championed vaccine accessibility for everyone. Pauly's top priorities for her re-election campaign are increased transportation and mobility, as well as environmentally-friendly practices and public safety.
Pauly has earned another term as mayor of Issaquah.
Chris Reh is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 1. He was elected to the city council in 2018 and serves as deputy council president. In his time on the council, Reh has worked to improve mobility in Issaquah and create conditions for both people and local businesses to thrive. Reh's campaign is emphasizing transparent communication between city council members and the community and improving services that align with the needs of people in Issaquah.
Reh is unopposed in this race and is a solid choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 1.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Chris Reh is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 1. He was elected to the city council in 2018 and serves as deputy council president. In his time on the council, Reh has worked to improve mobility in Issaquah and create conditions for both people and local businesses to thrive. Reh's campaign is emphasizing transparent communication between city council members and the community and improving services that align with the needs of people in Issaquah.
Reh is unopposed in this race and is a solid choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 1.
Chris Reh is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 1. He was elected to the city council in 2018 and serves as deputy council president. In his time on the council, Reh has worked to improve mobility in Issaquah and create conditions for both people and local businesses to thrive. Reh's campaign is emphasizing transparent communication between city council members and the community and improving services that align with the needs of people in Issaquah.
Reh is unopposed in this race and is a solid choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 1.
Barbara de Michele is running for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 3. She was elected to the city council in 2019. De Michele previously served on the Issaquah School District Board of Directors, including twice as board president, and spent 12 years on the Issaquah Arts Commission. In her time on the council, de Michele has focused her efforts on increasing affordability in the area, improving transit and roads, and helping local human service providers and nonprofits handle community needs. De Michele's detailed campaign platform prioritizes affordable housing, increased mobility options for residents and workers, and recognizing Issaquah as a welcoming community.
De Michele is running unopposed and deserves your vote for Issaquah City Council, Position 3.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Barbara de Michele is running for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 3. She was elected to the city council in 2019. De Michele previously served on the Issaquah School District Board of Directors, including twice as board president, and spent 12 years on the Issaquah Arts Commission. In her time on the council, de Michele has focused her efforts on increasing affordability in the area, improving transit and roads, and helping local human service providers and nonprofits handle community needs. De Michele's detailed campaign platform prioritizes affordable housing, increased mobility options for residents and workers, and recognizing Issaquah as a welcoming community.
De Michele is running unopposed and deserves your vote for Issaquah City Council, Position 3.
Barbara de Michele is running for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 3. She was elected to the city council in 2019. De Michele previously served on the Issaquah School District Board of Directors, including twice as board president, and spent 12 years on the Issaquah Arts Commission. In her time on the council, de Michele has focused her efforts on increasing affordability in the area, improving transit and roads, and helping local human service providers and nonprofits handle community needs. De Michele's detailed campaign platform prioritizes affordable housing, increased mobility options for residents and workers, and recognizing Issaquah as a welcoming community.
De Michele is running unopposed and deserves your vote for Issaquah City Council, Position 3.
There are two good candidates in this race, Rose Zibrat and Russell Joe, who would take somewhat different approaches in office. Read below to find the candidate who best matches your values and priorities for the Issaquah City Council.
Software developer Rose Zibrat is running on a very progressive platform that includes tenant rights, police reform, workers’ rights, public transportation, and social equity. She wants to see Eastside residents receive more hours of King County Metro service and supports rewriting land-use codes to reflect the importance of environmental conservation. She has never held elected office but notes herself as a volunteer in the King County voters' pamphlet.
Zibrat is a good choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 5 if you are looking for a candidate with an exceptionally progressive platform.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Software developer Rose Zibrat is running on a very progressive platform that includes tenant rights, police reform, workers’ rights, public transportation, and social equity. She wants to see Eastside residents receive more hours of King County Metro service and supports rewriting land-use codes to reflect the importance of environmental conservation. She has never held elected office but notes herself as a volunteer in the King County voters' pamphlet.
Zibrat is a good choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 5 if you are looking for a candidate with an exceptionally progressive platform.
Software developer Rose Zibrat is running on a very progressive platform that includes tenant rights, police reform, workers’ rights, public transportation, and social equity. She wants to see Eastside residents receive more hours of King County Metro service and supports rewriting land-use codes to reflect the importance of environmental conservation. She has never held elected office but notes herself as a volunteer in the King County voters' pamphlet.
Zibrat is a good choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 5 if you are looking for a candidate with an exceptionally progressive platform.
Russell Joe, a municipal relationship manager, is seeking to fill Position 5 on the Issaquah City Council, which was left vacant by Stacy Goodman. Joe is an attorney who has served as a prosecutor for Eastside cities as well as a former council member for the city of Issaquah from 2000 to 2007. Previously, Joe was the chief administrative officer of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. While Joe hasn't released a detailed platform, he has earned the endorsements of local leaders including Rep. Bill Ramos.
Joe is a good choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 5 if you are looking for a candidate with support from local elected officials.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Russell Joe, a municipal relationship manager, is seeking to fill Position 5 on the Issaquah City Council, which was left vacant by Stacy Goodman. Joe is an attorney who has served as a prosecutor for Eastside cities as well as a former council member for the city of Issaquah from 2000 to 2007. Previously, Joe was the chief administrative officer of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. While Joe hasn't released a detailed platform, he has earned the endorsements of local leaders including Rep. Bill Ramos.
Joe is a good choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 5 if you are looking for a candidate with support from local elected officials.
Russell Joe, a municipal relationship manager, is seeking to fill Position 5 on the Issaquah City Council, which was left vacant by Stacy Goodman. Joe is an attorney who has served as a prosecutor for Eastside cities as well as a former council member for the city of Issaquah from 2000 to 2007. Previously, Joe was the chief administrative officer of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. While Joe hasn't released a detailed platform, he has earned the endorsements of local leaders including Rep. Bill Ramos.
Joe is a good choice for Issaquah City Council, Position 5 if you are looking for a candidate with support from local elected officials.
Tola Marts is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 7. Councilmember Marts has served in this seat since 2009 and as council president in 2012, 2018, and 2019. He is also the director of engineering at an aerospace research company.
On the council, he supported the distribution of funds to help local businesses make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Marts' priorities if re-elected include attracting good-paying jobs and more housing for the community's workers and working families.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Tola Marts is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 7. Councilmember Marts has served in this seat since 2009 and as council president in 2012, 2018, and 2019. He is also the director of engineering at an aerospace research company.
On the council, he supported the distribution of funds to help local businesses make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Marts' priorities if re-elected include attracting good-paying jobs and more housing for the community's workers and working families.
Tola Marts is running unopposed for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 7. Councilmember Marts has served in this seat since 2009 and as council president in 2012, 2018, and 2019. He is also the director of engineering at an aerospace research company.
On the council, he supported the distribution of funds to help local businesses make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Marts' priorities if re-elected include attracting good-paying jobs and more housing for the community's workers and working families.
Sydne Mullings is running for re-election to Issaquah School Board, Position 4. Mullings was elected to the school board in 2019 and has worked at Microsoft since 2008. She is also a board member of After-School All-Stars Puget Sound. In her time on the school board Mullings has worked to support the social, emotional, and mental health of students, foster a welcoming environment for all, and engage different voices from the community. If re-elected Mullings will prioritize facilities that serve all students and enhance learning environments using environmentally sustainable strategies.
Also in this race is Dr. Wendy Ghiora, a retired public school principal who has worked in both public and charter schools. She also authored, "Unleashing the Student's 'I Can'" a personal account of her time as a teacher and administrator. If elected, Ghiora would prioritize supporting students who struggled with online learning during the pandemic and pushing the district to set high goals for student achievement.
Mullings is the best choice in the race for Issaquah School Board, Position 4.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Sydne Mullings is running for re-election to Issaquah School Board, Position 4. Mullings was elected to the school board in 2019 and has worked at Microsoft since 2008. She is also a board member of After-School All-Stars Puget Sound. In her time on the school board Mullings has worked to support the social, emotional, and mental health of students, foster a welcoming environment for all, and engage different voices from the community. If re-elected Mullings will prioritize facilities that serve all students and enhance learning environments using environmentally sustainable strategies.
Also in this race is Dr. Wendy Ghiora, a retired public school principal who has worked in both public and charter schools. She also authored, "Unleashing the Student's 'I Can'" a personal account of her time as a teacher and administrator. If elected, Ghiora would prioritize supporting students who struggled with online learning during the pandemic and pushing the district to set high goals for student achievement.
Mullings is the best choice in the race for Issaquah School Board, Position 4.
Sydne Mullings is running for re-election to Issaquah School Board, Position 4. Mullings was elected to the school board in 2019 and has worked at Microsoft since 2008. She is also a board member of After-School All-Stars Puget Sound. In her time on the school board Mullings has worked to support the social, emotional, and mental health of students, foster a welcoming environment for all, and engage different voices from the community. If re-elected Mullings will prioritize facilities that serve all students and enhance learning environments using environmentally sustainable strategies.
Also in this race is Dr. Wendy Ghiora, a retired public school principal who has worked in both public and charter schools. She also authored, "Unleashing the Student's 'I Can'" a personal account of her time as a teacher and administrator. If elected, Ghiora would prioritize supporting students who struggled with online learning during the pandemic and pushing the district to set high goals for student achievement.
Mullings is the best choice in the race for Issaquah School Board, Position 4.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Washington Education Association
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Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a nonbinding advisory vote. The Legislature had a historically productive 2021 session, resulting in several advisory votes appearing on the ballot. We hope the Legislature will change the law to remove these meaningless measures in the future.
Funding for mental health services
MAINTAINED
Advisory Vote #37
Making the wealthy pay their share
MAINTAINED
Advisory Vote #38
Closing a tax loophole for insurance companies
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County Council District Races
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
King County, District 3
King County Council, District 3
Sarah Perry
King County, District 9
King County Council, District 9
Kim-Khanh Van
Issaquah Mayor
Issaquah Mayor
Mary Lou Pauly
Issaquah City Council
Issaquah City Council, Position #1
Chris Reh
Issaquah City Council, Position #3
Barbara de Michele
Issaquah City Council, Position #5
There are two good candidates in this race, Rose Zibrat and Russell Joe, who would take somewhat different approaches in office. Read below to find the candidate who best matches your values and priorities for the Issaquah City Council.
Rose Zibrat
Russell Joe
Issaquah City Council, Position #7
Tola Marts
Issaquah School Board
Issaquah School Board, Director, Position #4
Sydne Mullings
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Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a nonbinding advisory vote. The Legislature had a historically productive 2021 session, resulting in several advisory votes appearing on the ballot. We hope the Legislature will change the law to remove these meaningless measures in the future.