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Propuestas Electorales Condado Spokane

Spokane County Measure #1

  • VOTO NO

    Vote NO to increasing the sales tax to double the size of the county jail

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  • Spokane Measure 1 proposes to raise the sales and use tax by $1.7 billion over the next 30 years to pay for an expensive new downtown jail. 

    This measure would add a sales and use tax of 2 cents per $10 dollars spent in Spokane County through 2054. Despite this massive price tag, county commissioners who proposed Measure 1 have not outlined specific plans for how the money would be spent. In addition, the current county commission failed to implement any of the policies for reducing jail crowding that were recommended by their own Justice Task Force before proposing the construction of a big new jail. In fact, a national expert hired by the county to analyze the region's future needs found that a new jail is not needed and would be the most expensive option. 

    Criminal legal experts and civil rights leaders agree that the county should instead pursue commonsense reforms that save money and are proven to reduce crime, like affordable housing and mental health and addiction services. We should fund more of these solutions that will reduce crime at a fraction of the cost. 

    Spokane residents deserve proven, cost-effective approaches to public safety, not $1.7 billion boondoggles that lack accountability to taxpayers. Vote No on Spokane Measure 1.

    Ultima actualización 2023-10-18

    Spokane Measure 1 proposes to raise the sales and use tax by $1.7 billion over the next 30 years to pay for an expensive new downtown jail. 

    This measure would add a sales and use tax of 2 cents per $10 dollars spent in Spokane County through 2054. Despite this massive price tag, county commissioners who proposed Measure 1 have not outlined specific plans for how the money would be spent. In addition, the current county commission failed to implement any of the policies for reducing jail crowding that were recommended by their own Justice Task Force before proposing the construction of a big new jail. In fact, a national expert hired by the county to analyze the region's future needs found that a new jail is not needed and would be the most expensive option. 

    Criminal legal experts and civil rights leaders agree that the county should instead pursue commonsense reforms that save money and are proven to reduce crime, like affordable housing and mental health and addiction services. We should fund more of these solutions that will reduce crime at a fraction of the cost. 

    Spokane residents deserve proven, cost-effective approaches to public safety, not $1.7 billion boondoggles that lack accountability to taxpayers. Vote No on Spokane Measure 1.

    Spokane Measure 1 proposes to raise the sales and use tax by $1.7 billion over the next 30 years to pay for an expensive new downtown jail. 

    This measure would add a sales and use tax of 2 cents per $10 dollars spent in Spokane County through 2054. Despite this massive price tag, county commissioners who proposed Measure 1 have not outlined specific plans for how the money would be spent. In addition, the current county commission failed to implement any of the policies for reducing jail crowding that were recommended by their own Justice Task Force before proposing the construction of a big new jail. In fact, a national expert hired by the county to analyze the region's future needs found that a new jail is not needed and would be the most expensive option. 

    Criminal legal experts and civil rights leaders agree that the county should instead pursue commonsense reforms that save money and are proven to reduce crime, like affordable housing and mental health and addiction services. We should fund more of these solutions that will reduce crime at a fraction of the cost. 

    Spokane residents deserve proven, cost-effective approaches to public safety, not $1.7 billion boondoggles that lack accountability to taxpayers. Vote No on Spokane Measure 1.

    Spokane Measure 1

    Spokane Measure 1 proposes to raise the sales and use tax by $1.7 billion over the next 30 years to pay for an expensive new downtown jail. 

Alcalde de Spokane

Mayor Spokane

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    Lisa Brown

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  • Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce. Brown has spent many years advocating for and volunteering in Spokane, including organizing the first Take Back the Night rally to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.

    She wants to use her experience to see the city invest in improving the quality of life for all residents. According to Brown, one of the most pressing issues is balancing the city's budget crisis while making sure that residents have the opportunity to safely live, work, and play in Spokane.

    A keystone of her campaign is increasing affordable housing to help the many residents who are struggling to find shelter or stay in their homes with housing cost increases. Some of the strategies she wants to implement include making sure that the city has fully applied for available affordable housing funds from the federal and state government, and expanding "missing middle housing," or the mid-cost housing that many professionals like teachers or firefighters need to stay in the community. Brown wants to improve community safety by investing in proven strategies like expanding mental health services, offering job apprenticeships, and building more affordable housing.

    Brown is running against incumbent and former news anchor Nadine Woodward, whose conservative platform includes prioritizing her big-dollar donors and trying to make us fear those turning to cars and tents for shelter while she makes it impossible for many of us to afford any place to live.

    Like many conservative incumbents running this year, Woodward has taken the stance that public safety has declined under her watch. But in this year’s budget, police have again received the most funding, with 32 percent going to police, compared to 4 percent for libraries or just 2 percent going to housing and human services. At the same time, Woodward has refused to authorize an investigation into Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl's relationship with wealthy downtown business owners with whom he shared non-public information to attack his political opponents, potentially a violation of state and local law. 

    On top of this, Woodard faced calls for her resignation and widespread condemnation for her decision this August to join far-right former state representative Matt Shea at an event. A state House investigation deemed Shea a domestic terrorist for provoking a civil war, intimidating political opponents, and writing violent religious manifestos. Despite this clear record, Woodard accepted his blessing and endorsement as she stood with him onstage at the event.

    Spokane has had conservative mayors for the last twelve years and Brown offers the chance to transform city and local government in Spokane. Vote for Lisa Brown for a more compassionate and affordable Spokane. 

    Ultima actualización 2023-10-19

    Lisa Brown

    Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce.

    Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce. Brown has spent many years advocating for and volunteering in Spokane, including organizing the first Take Back the Night rally to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.

    She wants to use her experience to see the city invest in improving the quality of life for all residents. According to Brown, one of the most pressing issues is balancing the city's budget crisis while making sure that residents have the opportunity to safely live, work, and play in Spokane.

    A keystone of her campaign is increasing affordable housing to help the many residents who are struggling to find shelter or stay in their homes with housing cost increases. Some of the strategies she wants to implement include making sure that the city has fully applied for available affordable housing funds from the federal and state government, and expanding "missing middle housing," or the mid-cost housing that many professionals like teachers or firefighters need to stay in the community. Brown wants to improve community safety by investing in proven strategies like expanding mental health services, offering job apprenticeships, and building more affordable housing.

    Brown is running against incumbent and former news anchor Nadine Woodward, whose conservative platform includes prioritizing her big-dollar donors and trying to make us fear those turning to cars and tents for shelter while she makes it impossible for many of us to afford any place to live.

    Like many conservative incumbents running this year, Woodward has taken the stance that public safety has declined under her watch. But in this year’s budget, police have again received the most funding, with 32 percent going to police, compared to 4 percent for libraries or just 2 percent going to housing and human services. At the same time, Woodward has refused to authorize an investigation into Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl's relationship with wealthy downtown business owners with whom he shared non-public information to attack his political opponents, potentially a violation of state and local law. 

    On top of this, Woodard faced calls for her resignation and widespread condemnation for her decision this August to join far-right former state representative Matt Shea at an event. A state House investigation deemed Shea a domestic terrorist for provoking a civil war, intimidating political opponents, and writing violent religious manifestos. Despite this clear record, Woodard accepted his blessing and endorsement as she stood with him onstage at the event.

    Spokane has had conservative mayors for the last twelve years and Brown offers the chance to transform city and local government in Spokane. Vote for Lisa Brown for a more compassionate and affordable Spokane. 

    Lisa Brown

    Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce.

Consejo de la Ciudad de Spokane

Consejo de la Ciudad de Spokane, Council President

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    Betsy Wilkerson

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  • Spokane City Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson is running for council president to unite the city in a vision of collaboration and equity. She was appointed to the city council to replace Breean Beggs when he became council president in 2020. Only the second Black woman to ever serve on the council, if Wilkerson is elected this year she would become the first-ever Black president of the Spokane City Council. 

    Wilkerson is no stranger to serving the community. She is the former president of the Women Helping Women Fund and the Junior League of Spokane. Currently, Wilkerson is the board president for the Carl Maxey Center and runs Moore's Boarding Home Assisted Living.

    In our local questionnaire and interview with Wilkerson, the councilmember said she was most excited to make it easier and more affordable to build homes. That means fast-tracking permits, encouraging remodels instead of tear-downs to lower pollution, and making zoning reforms. She spoke about how homeownership builds wealth, and amid the housing crisis wants to encourage homeownership for families of color with more accessible down payment assistance and educational programs to address racial disparities.

    Her positions in support of keeping everyone in our community safe, boosting resources for alleviating homelessness, and providing a safety net demonstrate she is a candidate who will ensure that we all thrive. Wilkerson's many progressive endorsements demonstrate her solid record in the community and on the council as a capable and collaborative leader. 

    Her opponent is Republican Kim Plese, who ran for Spokane County Commissioner in 2022 and lost to Democrat Chris Jordan. This year, the former printing company owner is running for this nonpartisan position on a familiar platform. Plese was motivated to run in part because she's disappointed that the current council has supported statewide police accountability measures. Plese also states that she will work with regional partners to build more housing - an effort already underway through the regional homelessness coalition.

    In contrast to her opponent, Wilkerson defends the importance of having independent police oversight. She agrees with community members who have asked for this authority because the Spokane Police Department is allegedly the third deadliest police force in the country per population. Wilkerson wants to pair mental health responders with law enforcement in applicable calls and make sure that all in the city are treated fairly when dealing with police.

    Betsy Wilkerson is the clear choice for Spokane City Council President.
     

    Ultima actualización 2023-10-19

    Betsy Wilkerson

    Spokane City Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson is running for council president to unite the city in a vision of collaboration and equity. She was appointed to the city council to replace Breean Beggs when he became council president in 2020.

    Spokane City Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson is running for council president to unite the city in a vision of collaboration and equity. She was appointed to the city council to replace Breean Beggs when he became council president in 2020. Only the second Black woman to ever serve on the council, if Wilkerson is elected this year she would become the first-ever Black president of the Spokane City Council. 

    Wilkerson is no stranger to serving the community. She is the former president of the Women Helping Women Fund and the Junior League of Spokane. Currently, Wilkerson is the board president for the Carl Maxey Center and runs Moore's Boarding Home Assisted Living.

    In our local questionnaire and interview with Wilkerson, the councilmember said she was most excited to make it easier and more affordable to build homes. That means fast-tracking permits, encouraging remodels instead of tear-downs to lower pollution, and making zoning reforms. She spoke about how homeownership builds wealth, and amid the housing crisis wants to encourage homeownership for families of color with more accessible down payment assistance and educational programs to address racial disparities.

    Her positions in support of keeping everyone in our community safe, boosting resources for alleviating homelessness, and providing a safety net demonstrate she is a candidate who will ensure that we all thrive. Wilkerson's many progressive endorsements demonstrate her solid record in the community and on the council as a capable and collaborative leader. 

    Her opponent is Republican Kim Plese, who ran for Spokane County Commissioner in 2022 and lost to Democrat Chris Jordan. This year, the former printing company owner is running for this nonpartisan position on a familiar platform. Plese was motivated to run in part because she's disappointed that the current council has supported statewide police accountability measures. Plese also states that she will work with regional partners to build more housing - an effort already underway through the regional homelessness coalition.

    In contrast to her opponent, Wilkerson defends the importance of having independent police oversight. She agrees with community members who have asked for this authority because the Spokane Police Department is allegedly the third deadliest police force in the country per population. Wilkerson wants to pair mental health responders with law enforcement in applicable calls and make sure that all in the city are treated fairly when dealing with police.

    Betsy Wilkerson is the clear choice for Spokane City Council President.
     

    Betsy Wilkerson

    Spokane City Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson is running for council president to unite the city in a vision of collaboration and equity. She was appointed to the city council to replace Breean Beggs when he became council president in 2020.

Temas en la Votación de la Ciudad Spokane

Spokane City Proposition #1

  • VOTO NO

    Vote No against inhumane and ineffective housing policy

  • Spokane Proposition 1 would change the city code in order to criminalize homelessness in parts of Spokane.

    The housing crisis and rising wealth inequality have left many of our neighbors struggling to keep a roof over our heads. Though encampments are not a long-term solution for Spokane residents without housing, efforts to criminalize them only makes it harder to connect them with services and support. Criminalizing poverty and homelessness instead leads to more overcrowding in Washington jails and further distances people from safety and the resources they need to get back on their feet.

    Proposition 1 for the city of Spokane would amend the city’s municipal code to make some encampments illegal depending on their proximity to certain public spaces. By doing so, it would criminalize the actions of Spokane residents struggling the most and rely on the criminal legal system as a solution to poverty rather than making necessary investments in public services. The proposition offers no solution to the housing crisis and would only further divide Spokane.

    This proposition likely violates the constitutional rights of our neighbors. It is being funded by the same conservative special interest groups attempting to buy the Spokane City Council and mayor’s race. Vote NO on Spokane Proposition 1.

    Ultima actualización 2023-10-18

    Spokane Proposition 1 would change the city code in order to criminalize homelessness in parts of Spokane.

    The housing crisis and rising wealth inequality have left many of our neighbors struggling to keep a roof over our heads. Though encampments are not a long-term solution for Spokane residents without housing, efforts to criminalize them only makes it harder to connect them with services and support. Criminalizing poverty and homelessness instead leads to more overcrowding in Washington jails and further distances people from safety and the resources they need to get back on their feet.

    Proposition 1 for the city of Spokane would amend the city’s municipal code to make some encampments illegal depending on their proximity to certain public spaces. By doing so, it would criminalize the actions of Spokane residents struggling the most and rely on the criminal legal system as a solution to poverty rather than making necessary investments in public services. The proposition offers no solution to the housing crisis and would only further divide Spokane.

    This proposition likely violates the constitutional rights of our neighbors. It is being funded by the same conservative special interest groups attempting to buy the Spokane City Council and mayor’s race. Vote NO on Spokane Proposition 1.

    Spokane Proposition 1 would change the city code in order to criminalize homelessness in parts of Spokane.

    The housing crisis and rising wealth inequality have left many of our neighbors struggling to keep a roof over our heads. Though encampments are not a long-term solution for Spokane residents without housing, efforts to criminalize them only makes it harder to connect them with services and support. Criminalizing poverty and homelessness instead leads to more overcrowding in Washington jails and further distances people from safety and the resources they need to get back on their feet.

    Proposition 1 for the city of Spokane would amend the city’s municipal code to make some encampments illegal depending on their proximity to certain public spaces. By doing so, it would criminalize the actions of Spokane residents struggling the most and rely on the criminal legal system as a solution to poverty rather than making necessary investments in public services. The proposition offers no solution to the housing crisis and would only further divide Spokane.

    This proposition likely violates the constitutional rights of our neighbors. It is being funded by the same conservative special interest groups attempting to buy the Spokane City Council and mayor’s race. Vote NO on Spokane Proposition 1.

    Spokane Prop 1

    Spokane Proposition 1 would change the city code in order to criminalize homelessness in parts of Spokane.

    • Opposed By League of Women Voters of the Spokane Area

Distritos escolares

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Mead School Board

Director, District #3, Junta Escolar Mead

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    Jaime Stacy

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  • Jaime Stacy is running for the Mead School Board open seat in District 3, where incumbent Bob Olson, who was first elected in 1985, is retiring. She is a community specialist for Spokane Public Schools and co-founder of the mentorship nonprofit Strong Women Achieving Greatness. She also served as president of the Shiloh Hills Parent Teacher Student Organization from 2017 to 2019.

    Stacy believes in representation for all students in the district. Unlike her opponent, she enthusiastically supports the new levy for Mead schools, which will help the district pay for extracurriculars, athletics, nurses, smaller classes, and more. Stacy wants to ensure that all kids thrive and believes anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies would help the student mental health crisis that schools face nationwide. She believes diversity is the key to helping kids think critically and feel welcome in our schools.

    Voters will find a stark contrast between Stacy's inclusive principles and those of her opponent, conservative x-ray technician Jennifer Killman. She has no education advocacy experience and is endorsed by far-right Republicans such as Sen. Mike Padden. In an interview with the Spokesman, Killman said she believes diversity and equity in education lowers kids' test scores. Rather than encouraging kids to learn about emotional and social health or accurate lessons on history, she believes that students need to learn about patriotism. Killman also believes that the board should create a policy against critical race theory, which even she admits Mead schools are not even teaching. 

    Jaime Stacy would make a far better representative for the kids and families of District 3. She deserves your vote for Mead School Board from District 3. 
     

    Ultima actualización 2023-10-17

    Jaime Stacy

    Jaime Stacy is running for the Mead School Board open seat in District 3, where incumbent Bob Olson, who was first elected in 1985, is retiring. She is a community specialist for Spokane Public Schools and co-founder of the mentorship nonprofit Strong Women Achieving Greatness.

    Jaime Stacy is running for the Mead School Board open seat in District 3, where incumbent Bob Olson, who was first elected in 1985, is retiring. She is a community specialist for Spokane Public Schools and co-founder of the mentorship nonprofit Strong Women Achieving Greatness. She also served as president of the Shiloh Hills Parent Teacher Student Organization from 2017 to 2019.

    Stacy believes in representation for all students in the district. Unlike her opponent, she enthusiastically supports the new levy for Mead schools, which will help the district pay for extracurriculars, athletics, nurses, smaller classes, and more. Stacy wants to ensure that all kids thrive and believes anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies would help the student mental health crisis that schools face nationwide. She believes diversity is the key to helping kids think critically and feel welcome in our schools.

    Voters will find a stark contrast between Stacy's inclusive principles and those of her opponent, conservative x-ray technician Jennifer Killman. She has no education advocacy experience and is endorsed by far-right Republicans such as Sen. Mike Padden. In an interview with the Spokesman, Killman said she believes diversity and equity in education lowers kids' test scores. Rather than encouraging kids to learn about emotional and social health or accurate lessons on history, she believes that students need to learn about patriotism. Killman also believes that the board should create a policy against critical race theory, which even she admits Mead schools are not even teaching. 

    Jaime Stacy would make a far better representative for the kids and families of District 3. She deserves your vote for Mead School Board from District 3. 
     

    Jaime Stacy

    Jaime Stacy is running for the Mead School Board open seat in District 3, where incumbent Bob Olson, who was first elected in 1985, is retiring. She is a community specialist for Spokane Public Schools and co-founder of the mentorship nonprofit Strong Women Achieving Greatness.

    • Apoyadas Por: Fuse, Spokane Regional Labor Council

Spokane School Board

Director, Position #5, Junta Escolar Spokane

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    Mike Wiser

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  • Mike Wiser is a healthcare consultant and the current president of Spokane Public Schools' Board of Directors, where he has served since 2017. Wiser was born in Spokane, where he worked as a chief strategy officer at CHAS Heath, a nonprofit community health center. Wiser also spent some time as a stay-at-home father to his two kids, during which he founded Spokane Dads, a social group for kids and dads.

    Wiser is running for re-election to Position 5 to keep class sizes small, recover from the pandemic in a responsible way, and reform unjust discipline practices. Before Wiser's time as a director, Spokane Public Schools had the highest numbers in the state for students being restrained or isolated in padded rooms. The district has now banned these outdated practices that harmed students, particularly students of color and students with disabilities.

    Wiser also approved redrawing school zone boundaries and adding new schools to keep class sizes small enough for all students to get support from their teachers. Because of the concerns over the socioeconomic divisions between schools, Wiser also held back his full support for the new plans until he ensured that there were options such as magnet schools to serve disadvantaged kids.

    Wiser faces a challenge from Ericka Lalka, a real estate investor and committeewoman for the Republican party. If elected, she would reduce the funding that our schools need to help teachers and kids thrive, as evidenced by her fearmongering that our school budgets are "spiraling out of control". Lalka also would support armed security in schools, though we know allowing people with guns to police our schools will only make them worse places for learning. Lalka additionally would deprive kids of basic sex education, making STIs and unplanned pregnancies more likely. Wiser, in contrast, wants to keep campus officers unarmed to keep our kids safe, and supports the current comprehensive sex education that will keep kids healthy.

    Wiser is fighting to make Spokane's public schools amazing places for every kid to learn, regardless of their race, income, or disability needs. Because of his seven years of dedication to our teachers and students, Mike Wiser has earned your vote for Position 5.
     

    Ultima actualización 2023-10-12

    Mike Wiser

    Mike Wiser is a healthcare consultant and the current president of Spokane Public Schools' Board of Directors, where he has served since 2017. Wiser was born in Spokane, where he worked as a chief strategy officer at CHAS Heath, a nonprofit community health center.

    Mike Wiser is a healthcare consultant and the current president of Spokane Public Schools' Board of Directors, where he has served since 2017. Wiser was born in Spokane, where he worked as a chief strategy officer at CHAS Heath, a nonprofit community health center. Wiser also spent some time as a stay-at-home father to his two kids, during which he founded Spokane Dads, a social group for kids and dads.

    Wiser is running for re-election to Position 5 to keep class sizes small, recover from the pandemic in a responsible way, and reform unjust discipline practices. Before Wiser's time as a director, Spokane Public Schools had the highest numbers in the state for students being restrained or isolated in padded rooms. The district has now banned these outdated practices that harmed students, particularly students of color and students with disabilities.

    Wiser also approved redrawing school zone boundaries and adding new schools to keep class sizes small enough for all students to get support from their teachers. Because of the concerns over the socioeconomic divisions between schools, Wiser also held back his full support for the new plans until he ensured that there were options such as magnet schools to serve disadvantaged kids.

    Wiser faces a challenge from Ericka Lalka, a real estate investor and committeewoman for the Republican party. If elected, she would reduce the funding that our schools need to help teachers and kids thrive, as evidenced by her fearmongering that our school budgets are "spiraling out of control". Lalka also would support armed security in schools, though we know allowing people with guns to police our schools will only make them worse places for learning. Lalka additionally would deprive kids of basic sex education, making STIs and unplanned pregnancies more likely. Wiser, in contrast, wants to keep campus officers unarmed to keep our kids safe, and supports the current comprehensive sex education that will keep kids healthy.

    Wiser is fighting to make Spokane's public schools amazing places for every kid to learn, regardless of their race, income, or disability needs. Because of his seven years of dedication to our teachers and students, Mike Wiser has earned your vote for Position 5.
     

    Mike Wiser

    Mike Wiser is a healthcare consultant and the current president of Spokane Public Schools' Board of Directors, where he has served since 2017. Wiser was born in Spokane, where he worked as a chief strategy officer at CHAS Heath, a nonprofit community health center.

    • Apoyadas Por: Washington Education Association