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Incumbent and mayor pro-tem Mike Wallin is running for another term in Longview City Council, Position 1. Wallin works in real estate and he joined the council in 2020.
Wallin is running on a moderate platform to work with police on public safety and accountability, upgrade the city’s clean water infrastructure, invest in public spaces like parks and the library, and continue repairing streets and sidewalks. In this race, he has earned the support of a number of local unions, the county Democrats, and community leaders.
Kalei LaFave is challenging Wallin in this race on a Republican-endorsed platform to restrict public funding and prioritize business interests above community needs. LaFave is the president and CEO of United Way Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties and has served on a number of community boards and commissions.
While not a progressive, Mike Wallin is the better choice in this race for Longview City Council, Position 1.
Last updated: 2023-11-06Mike Wallin
Incumbent and mayor pro-tem Mike Wallin is running for another term in Longview City Council, Position 1. Wallin works in real estate and he joined the council in 2020.
Incumbent and mayor pro-tem Mike Wallin is running for another term in Longview City Council, Position 1. Wallin works in real estate and he joined the council in 2020.
Wallin is running on a moderate platform to work with police on public safety and accountability, upgrade the city’s clean water infrastructure, invest in public spaces like parks and the library, and continue repairing streets and sidewalks. In this race, he has earned the support of a number of local unions, the county Democrats, and community leaders.
Kalei LaFave is challenging Wallin in this race on a Republican-endorsed platform to restrict public funding and prioritize business interests above community needs. LaFave is the president and CEO of United Way Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties and has served on a number of community boards and commissions.
While not a progressive, Mike Wallin is the better choice in this race for Longview City Council, Position 1.
Mike Wallin
Incumbent and mayor pro-tem Mike Wallin is running for another term in Longview City Council, Position 1. Wallin works in real estate and he joined the council in 2020.
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Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
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Incumbent and mayor pro-tem Mike Wallin is running for another term in Longview City Council, Position 1. Wallin works in real estate and he joined the council in 2020.
Wallin is running on a moderate platform to work with police on public safety and accountability, upgrade the city’s clean water infrastructure, invest in public spaces like parks and the library, and continue repairing streets and sidewalks. In this race, he has earned the support of a number of local unions, the county Democrats, and community leaders.
Kalei LaFave is challenging Wallin in this race on a Republican-endorsed platform to restrict public funding and prioritize business interests above community needs. LaFave is the president and CEO of United Way Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties and has served on a number of community boards and commissions.
While not a progressive, Mike Wallin is the better choice in this race for Longview City Council, Position 1.
Last updated: 2023-11-06
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Incumbent council member Christopher Ortiz is running for another term on the Longview City Council in Position 3. Ortiz joined the council in March 2022 by appointment. He also serves on the City Public Works Sub-Committee and the Homeless Plan Development Committee.
In office, Ortiz has prided himself on leading as an accessible and responsive council member. His community-focused platform emphasizes the principles of strong listening, asking difficult questions, and leading with transparency. He has earned the support from the county Democrats in this race.
Erik Halvorson is Ortiz’s Republican-endorsed challenger in this race. Halvorson is running to limit community funding while expanding police budgets, but we know that strong social programs, good wages, affordable health care, and stable housing are what keep us safe. His priorities are heavily business-oriented and lean away from community needs.
We recommend Christopher Ortiz for another term in Longview City Council, Position 3.
Last updated: 2023-11-06Christopher Ortiz
Incumbent council member Christopher Ortiz is running for another term on the Longview City Council in Position 3. Ortiz joined the council in March 2022 by appointment. He also serves on the City Public Works Sub-Committee and the Homeless Plan Development Committee.
Incumbent council member Christopher Ortiz is running for another term on the Longview City Council in Position 3. Ortiz joined the council in March 2022 by appointment. He also serves on the City Public Works Sub-Committee and the Homeless Plan Development Committee.
In office, Ortiz has prided himself on leading as an accessible and responsive council member. His community-focused platform emphasizes the principles of strong listening, asking difficult questions, and leading with transparency. He has earned the support from the county Democrats in this race.
Erik Halvorson is Ortiz’s Republican-endorsed challenger in this race. Halvorson is running to limit community funding while expanding police budgets, but we know that strong social programs, good wages, affordable health care, and stable housing are what keep us safe. His priorities are heavily business-oriented and lean away from community needs.
We recommend Christopher Ortiz for another term in Longview City Council, Position 3.
Christopher Ortiz
Incumbent council member Christopher Ortiz is running for another term on the Longview City Council in Position 3. Ortiz joined the council in March 2022 by appointment. He also serves on the City Public Works Sub-Committee and the Homeless Plan Development Committee.
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Incumbent council member Christopher Ortiz is running for another term on the Longview City Council in Position 3. Ortiz joined the council in March 2022 by appointment. He also serves on the City Public Works Sub-Committee and the Homeless Plan Development Committee.
In office, Ortiz has prided himself on leading as an accessible and responsive council member. His community-focused platform emphasizes the principles of strong listening, asking difficult questions, and leading with transparency. He has earned the support from the county Democrats in this race.
Erik Halvorson is Ortiz’s Republican-endorsed challenger in this race. Halvorson is running to limit community funding while expanding police budgets, but we know that strong social programs, good wages, affordable health care, and stable housing are what keep us safe. His priorities are heavily business-oriented and lean away from community needs.
We recommend Christopher Ortiz for another term in Longview City Council, Position 3.
Last updated: 2023-11-06
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.
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Amber Baker is a first-time candidate running for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2. Baker owns and manages her own farm, and works in the community in consulting and agriculture education. She is a working mother of two future students of the district. Baker also serves the community as a youth soccer coach, Ridgefield Multicultural Festival volunteer, and donor of freshly grown food to the local food bank.
If elected, Baker wants to engage all community voices to create a welcoming school district where students of all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging. Though she lacks a detailed platform, Baker has been endorsed by a strong progressive leaders and our trusted partners.
Also in this race is Rob Peterson, who works for a health care company in data management. Peterson is involved in youth coaching and Junior Achievement volunteering. Like Baker, he is running on a vague platform that emphasizes transparent leadership and listening to all stakeholders.
We recommend Amber Baker for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2 because of her community leadership work and her support in this race.
Last updated: 2023-11-01Amber Baker
Amber Baker is a first-time candidate running for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2. Baker owns and manages her own farm, and works in the community in consulting and agriculture education. She is a working mother of two future students of the district.
Amber Baker is a first-time candidate running for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2. Baker owns and manages her own farm, and works in the community in consulting and agriculture education. She is a working mother of two future students of the district. Baker also serves the community as a youth soccer coach, Ridgefield Multicultural Festival volunteer, and donor of freshly grown food to the local food bank.
If elected, Baker wants to engage all community voices to create a welcoming school district where students of all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging. Though she lacks a detailed platform, Baker has been endorsed by a strong progressive leaders and our trusted partners.
Also in this race is Rob Peterson, who works for a health care company in data management. Peterson is involved in youth coaching and Junior Achievement volunteering. Like Baker, he is running on a vague platform that emphasizes transparent leadership and listening to all stakeholders.
We recommend Amber Baker for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2 because of her community leadership work and her support in this race.
Amber Baker
Amber Baker is a first-time candidate running for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2. Baker owns and manages her own farm, and works in the community in consulting and agriculture education. She is a working mother of two future students of the district.
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Washington Education Association
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Amber Baker is a first-time candidate running for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2. Baker owns and manages her own farm, and works in the community in consulting and agriculture education. She is a working mother of two future students of the district. Baker also serves the community as a youth soccer coach, Ridgefield Multicultural Festival volunteer, and donor of freshly grown food to the local food bank.
If elected, Baker wants to engage all community voices to create a welcoming school district where students of all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging. Though she lacks a detailed platform, Baker has been endorsed by a strong progressive leaders and our trusted partners.
Also in this race is Rob Peterson, who works for a health care company in data management. Peterson is involved in youth coaching and Junior Achievement volunteering. Like Baker, he is running on a vague platform that emphasizes transparent leadership and listening to all stakeholders.
We recommend Amber Baker for Ridgefield School Board, Director District 2 because of her community leadership work and her support in this race.
Last updated: 2023-11-01
Endorsed By:
Washington Education Association
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