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Jonathan Rands is running for Whatcom County District Court, Position 2 to fill the seat vacated by Judge Matthew Elich. Rands is a criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than two decades as a trial lawyer in local district and municipal courts. He already has four years of judicial experience through his work as a pro tem judge in local courts and he previously served as the president of the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice.
Rands wants to bring nonpartisan, community-centric judicial leadership to the court. His goals are to reduce recidivism and seek out restorative justice approaches where possible while fighting for accountability and safety for all. In this race, Rands has received widespread and bipartisan endorsements including from key judicial leaders in the area.
Also in this race is Gordon Jenkins, a Whatcom County deputy prosecutor. Jenkins previously also worked in defense and he represents the state in Whatcom’s Drug Court. However, he has spent far less time in local courts than Rands and has no judicial experience.
We recommend Jonathan Rands for Judge Position 2 on the Whatcom County District Court because of his broad community support and his extensive local court experience.Last updated: 2023-04-05Jonathan Rands
Jonathan Rands is running for Whatcom County District Court, Position 2 to fill the seat vacated by Judge Matthew Elich. Rands is a criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than two decades as a trial lawyer in local district and municipal courts.
Jonathan Rands is running for Whatcom County District Court, Position 2 to fill the seat vacated by Judge Matthew Elich. Rands is a criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than two decades as a trial lawyer in local district and municipal courts. He already has four years of judicial experience through his work as a pro tem judge in local courts and he previously served as the president of the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice.
Rands wants to bring nonpartisan, community-centric judicial leadership to the court. His goals are to reduce recidivism and seek out restorative justice approaches where possible while fighting for accountability and safety for all. In this race, Rands has received widespread and bipartisan endorsements including from key judicial leaders in the area.
Also in this race is Gordon Jenkins, a Whatcom County deputy prosecutor. Jenkins previously also worked in defense and he represents the state in Whatcom’s Drug Court. However, he has spent far less time in local courts than Rands and has no judicial experience.
We recommend Jonathan Rands for Judge Position 2 on the Whatcom County District Court because of his broad community support and his extensive local court experience.Jonathan Rands
Jonathan Rands is running for Whatcom County District Court, Position 2 to fill the seat vacated by Judge Matthew Elich. Rands is a criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than two decades as a trial lawyer in local district and municipal courts.
Advisory Vote 39
This spring, Democrats in Olympia passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5974, which included a small increase in aircraft fuel taxes. This change would raise an estimated $14 million in public revenue and help our state achieve its climate goals.
This bill was sponsored by some of Washington’s most progressive lawmakers and passed with a clear majority in the session. The legislation will help our state create a sustainable future where generations can thrive with clean air and water.
Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 39.
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 non-binding advisory vote. The Legislature had a historically productive 2022 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.