Incumbent Thomas McLeod is a tax accountant who has served on the city council since his appointment in 2016. He previously served on the Tukwila Planning Commission, and currently serves on the Growth Management Planning Council of King County and on the South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership.
McLeod is also the former chair of the Public Safety Committee, and while on the council he has supported the use of body cameras for officers as well as implementing use of force policies. He also points to programs like the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, new storm drainage and street lights, and other infrastructure improvements as signs of a successful term on the council. If re-elected, McLeod vows to continue striving to preserve affordable housing and continue to address recovery from the pandemic.
McLeod faces a challenge from retired steamfitter and Tukwila Planning Commissioner Dennis Martinez, who describes himself as a blue-collar retiree who is running to shepherd the city through the pandemic-related loss of city revenue. However, it's not completely clear where he would make positive changes.
Martinez's campaign revolves around the public safety budget, city hiring, and infrastructure. He states that he would increase funding for the fire and police departments, though the budget for public safety is around $25 to 30 million, already by far the biggest city expense, alongside the opening of the Tukwila Justice Center and new fire stations. He also wants to see city hires consist of at least 10 percent local residents. Martinez also says that he would forego infrastructure studies and spur the city to start work on bridges and roads immediately, which feels short-sighted.
McLeod is supported by a large number of elected officials and progressive organizations. His comprehensive agenda and solid track record have earned McLeod another term for Tukwila City Council, Position 3.
Incumbent Thomas McLeod is a tax accountant who has served on the city council since his appointment in 2016. He previously served on the Tukwila Planning Commission, and currently serves on the Growth Management Planning Council of King County and on the South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership.
McLeod is also the former chair of the Public Safety Committee, and while on the council he has supported the use of body cameras for officers as well as implementing use of force policies. He also points to programs like the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, new storm drainage and street lights, and other infrastructure improvements as signs of a successful term on the council. If re-elected, McLeod vows to continue striving to preserve affordable housing and continue to address recovery from the pandemic.
McLeod faces a challenge from retired steamfitter and Tukwila Planning Commissioner Dennis Martinez, who describes himself as a blue-collar retiree who is running to shepherd the city through the pandemic-related loss of city revenue. However, it's not completely clear where he would make positive changes.
Martinez's campaign revolves around the public safety budget, city hiring, and infrastructure. He states that he would increase funding for the fire and police departments, though the budget for public safety is around $25 to 30 million, already by far the biggest city expense, alongside the opening of the Tukwila Justice Center and new fire stations. He also wants to see city hires consist of at least 10 percent local residents. Martinez also says that he would forego infrastructure studies and spur the city to start work on bridges and roads immediately, which feels short-sighted.
McLeod is supported by a large number of elected officials and progressive organizations. His comprehensive agenda and solid track record have earned McLeod another term for Tukwila City Council, Position 3.
Incumbent Thomas McLeod is a tax accountant who has served on the city council since his appointment in 2016. He previously served on the Tukwila Planning Commission, and currently serves on the Growth Management Planning Council of King County and on the South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership.
McLeod is also the former chair of the Public Safety Committee, and while on the council he has supported the use of body cameras for officers as well as implementing use of force policies. He also points to programs like the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, new storm drainage and street lights, and other infrastructure improvements as signs of a successful term on the council. If re-elected, McLeod vows to continue striving to preserve affordable housing and continue to address recovery from the pandemic.
McLeod faces a challenge from retired steamfitter and Tukwila Planning Commissioner Dennis Martinez, who describes himself as a blue-collar retiree who is running to shepherd the city through the pandemic-related loss of city revenue. However, it's not completely clear where he would make positive changes.
Martinez's campaign revolves around the public safety budget, city hiring, and infrastructure. He states that he would increase funding for the fire and police departments, though the budget for public safety is around $25 to 30 million, already by far the biggest city expense, alongside the opening of the Tukwila Justice Center and new fire stations. He also wants to see city hires consist of at least 10 percent local residents. Martinez also says that he would forego infrastructure studies and spur the city to start work on bridges and roads immediately, which feels short-sighted.
McLeod is supported by a large number of elected officials and progressive organizations. His comprehensive agenda and solid track record have earned McLeod another term for Tukwila City Council, Position 3.
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.