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Whatcom County
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
Barry Buchanan is running for a fourth term on the Whatcom County Council. Buchanan is a Navy veteran and lifelong community leader who has been a consistent voice for progress on the county council since joining in 2014. Before that, he spent a term on the Bellingham City Council. Buchanan has previously worked in engineering and as a small business entrepreneur in workforce technical training.
On the council, Buchanan has pursued bold action such as preventing the expansion of local fossil fuel infrastructure, finding alternatives to a costly new jail, banning local fracking, and establishing the Healthy Children’s Fund. In this race, he is prioritizing addressing the affordability crisis while ensuring that local government works efficiently and responsively toward local solutions. Some of his goals for another term include developing alternative crisis response options to law enforcement, advocating for social equity and environmental protections, and expanding affordable housing options in the county.
Buchanan’s leadership is guided by his belief in the “right to thrive” for all Whatcom County residents. We recommend Barry Buchanan for another term in the At-Large seat on the Whatcom County Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Barry Buchanan is running for a fourth term on the Whatcom County Council. Buchanan is a Navy veteran and lifelong community leader who has been a consistent voice for progress on the county council since joining in 2014. Before that, he spent a term on the Bellingham City Council. Buchanan has previously worked in engineering and as a small business entrepreneur in workforce technical training.
On the council, Buchanan has pursued bold action such as preventing the expansion of local fossil fuel infrastructure, finding alternatives to a costly new jail, banning local fracking, and establishing the Healthy Children’s Fund. In this race, he is prioritizing addressing the affordability crisis while ensuring that local government works efficiently and responsively toward local solutions. Some of his goals for another term include developing alternative crisis response options to law enforcement, advocating for social equity and environmental protections, and expanding affordable housing options in the county.
Buchanan’s leadership is guided by his belief in the “right to thrive” for all Whatcom County residents. We recommend Barry Buchanan for another term in the At-Large seat on the Whatcom County Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, SEIU Local 925, Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Barry Buchanan is running for a fourth term on the Whatcom County Council. Buchanan is a Navy veteran and lifelong community leader who has been a consistent voice for progress on the county council since joining in 2014. Before that, he spent a term on the Bellingham City Council. Buchanan has previously worked in engineering and as a small business entrepreneur in workforce technical training.
On the council, Buchanan has pursued bold action such as preventing the expansion of local fossil fuel infrastructure, finding alternatives to a costly new jail, banning local fracking, and establishing the Healthy Children’s Fund. In this race, he is prioritizing addressing the affordability crisis while ensuring that local government works efficiently and responsively toward local solutions. Some of his goals for another term include developing alternative crisis response options to law enforcement, advocating for social equity and environmental protections, and expanding affordable housing options in the county.
Buchanan’s leadership is guided by his belief in the “right to thrive” for all Whatcom County residents. We recommend Barry Buchanan for another term in the At-Large seat on the Whatcom County Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action
,
SEIU Local 925
,
Sierra Club
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
County Council District Races
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
Whatcom County, District 1
Whatcom County Council Chair Kaylee Galloway is running for a second term serving District 1. She has a diverse background in public service, including previous positions as a community liaison for both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, as well as a legislative assistant in Congress. Galloway serves as a member of the Climate Impact Advisory Committee and previously as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board.
Galloway is running to continue her work advocating for affordable housing, climate justice, community safety, and social inclusion. She is a member of the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission and wants to support local policy to ensure that our county is a welcoming place for all. She supports reproductive freedom, climate-friendly infrastructure, workers' rights, criminal justice reform, and incentivizing affordable housing development. Galloway is an environmental leader on the council, including successfully passing an ordinance to protect chinook salmon, supporting the Nooksack water rights adjudication, and building a phosphorus-neutral development code. She has strong community support, including from local tribes, our partner organizations, and progressive elected leaders.
Kaylee Galloway has earned your vote for another term on the Whatcom County Council representing District 1.
Last updated: 2025-10-07
Whatcom County Council Chair Kaylee Galloway is running for a second term serving District 1. She has a diverse background in public service, including previous positions as a community liaison for both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, as well as a legislative assistant in Congress. Galloway serves as a member of the Climate Impact Advisory Committee and previously as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board.
Galloway is running to continue her work advocating for affordable housing, climate justice, community safety, and social inclusion. She is a member of the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission and wants to support local policy to ensure that our county is a welcoming place for all. She supports reproductive freedom, climate-friendly infrastructure, workers' rights, criminal justice reform, and incentivizing affordable housing development. Galloway is an environmental leader on the council, including successfully passing an ordinance to protect chinook salmon, supporting the Nooksack water rights adjudication, and building a phosphorus-neutral development code. She has strong community support, including from local tribes, our partner organizations, and progressive elected leaders.
Kaylee Galloway has earned your vote for another term on the Whatcom County Council representing District 1.
Last updated: 2025-10-07
Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Housing Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Riveters Collective
Whatcom County Council Chair Kaylee Galloway is running for a second term serving District 1. She has a diverse background in public service, including previous positions as a community liaison for both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, as well as a legislative assistant in Congress. Galloway serves as a member of the Climate Impact Advisory Committee and previously as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board.
Galloway is running to continue her work advocating for affordable housing, climate justice, community safety, and social inclusion. She is a member of the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission and wants to support local policy to ensure that our county is a welcoming place for all. She supports reproductive freedom, climate-friendly infrastructure, workers' rights, criminal justice reform, and incentivizing affordable housing development. Galloway is an environmental leader on the council, including successfully passing an ordinance to protect chinook salmon, supporting the Nooksack water rights adjudication, and building a phosphorus-neutral development code. She has strong community support, including from local tribes, our partner organizations, and progressive elected leaders.
Kaylee Galloway has earned your vote for another term on the Whatcom County Council representing District 1.
Last updated: 2025-10-07
Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action
,
Housing Action Fund
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Riveters Collective
Whatcom County, District 2
Elizabeth Boyle is running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Boyle has been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years and has owned a retail and wholesale business. According to her website, she was a school and nonprofit volunteer and "supported vital community health issues."
Boyle's campaign is focused on housing, public health, police reform, and economic development. She is an advocate for progressive solutions to the growing housing crisis, including maximizing in-fill and investing in long-term needs to prevent displacement. Boyle also has a background in public health advocacy, which informs her strategies for improving access to behavioral health care and childcare, with a focus in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a proponent of solutions proposed by the Justice Project to reduce incarceration rates through behavioral health care and diversion programs.
Both candidates in this race are progressive in their own right, with Boyle bringing years of experience as a small business owner and a robust volunteering portfolio. We lean toward Boyle because of her strong endorsements from local leaders and progressive advocacy groups.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Elizabeth Boyle is running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Boyle has been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years and has owned a retail and wholesale business. According to her website, she was a school and nonprofit volunteer and "supported vital community health issues."
Boyle's campaign is focused on housing, public health, police reform, and economic development. She is an advocate for progressive solutions to the growing housing crisis, including maximizing in-fill and investing in long-term needs to prevent displacement. Boyle also has a background in public health advocacy, which informs her strategies for improving access to behavioral health care and childcare, with a focus in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a proponent of solutions proposed by the Justice Project to reduce incarceration rates through behavioral health care and diversion programs.
Both candidates in this race are progressive in their own right, with Boyle bringing years of experience as a small business owner and a robust volunteering portfolio. We lean toward Boyle because of her strong endorsements from local leaders and progressive advocacy groups.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Sierra Club, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Housing Action Fund, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Northwest Washington Central Labor Council, Riveters Collective, Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters (IAFF Local 106), Whatcom Environmental Voters
Elizabeth Boyle is running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Boyle has been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years and has owned a retail and wholesale business. According to her website, she was a school and nonprofit volunteer and "supported vital community health issues."
Boyle's campaign is focused on housing, public health, police reform, and economic development. She is an advocate for progressive solutions to the growing housing crisis, including maximizing in-fill and investing in long-term needs to prevent displacement. Boyle also has a background in public health advocacy, which informs her strategies for improving access to behavioral health care and childcare, with a focus in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a proponent of solutions proposed by the Justice Project to reduce incarceration rates through behavioral health care and diversion programs.
Both candidates in this race are progressive in their own right, with Boyle bringing years of experience as a small business owner and a robust volunteering portfolio. We lean toward Boyle because of her strong endorsements from local leaders and progressive advocacy groups.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Housing Action Fund
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Northwest Washington Central Labor Council, Riveters Collective, Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters (IAFF Local 106), Whatcom Environmental Voters
Maya Morales, (she/they), is also running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Morales was elected as one of three Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioners representing District 2 in 2024. She also works as a progressive organizer and legislative advocate who helped to pass the 2023 My Health My Data Act, which protects patient data for all Washingtonians.
Morales is a leader in protecting civil liberties in our county and state. She founded the WA People’s Privacy in 2021, defeated a Big Tech data privacy bill, and worked with People First Bellingham to bring progressive initiatives to the 2021 ballot. She has a clear people-first agenda to ensure all Whatcom voices are heard in county leadership, and if elected, she would become the first openly lesbian and first Latina elected leader in the district.
In our interview, Morales discussed her justice-focused approach to public service, rather than separating policy issues into distinct areas. She recognizes the intersectionality of the issues facing Whatcom County and offered an intertwined and thoughtful approach to housing, health, and labor justice. Some of her solutions include improved public transit services, no barrier assistance for those experiencing homelessness and addiction, and fair living wages.
On the County Charter Review Commission, Morales’ priorities included a county-level bill of rights and ranked choice voting. She aims to leverage her years of progressive leadership on the county council to ensure that local government is representative, effective, and responsive to the community.
Morales is a good choice for voters looking for a very progressive, outspoken advocate on the Whatcom County Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Maya Morales, (she/they), is also running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Morales was elected as one of three Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioners representing District 2 in 2024. She also works as a progressive organizer and legislative advocate who helped to pass the 2023 My Health My Data Act, which protects patient data for all Washingtonians.
Morales is a leader in protecting civil liberties in our county and state. She founded the WA People’s Privacy in 2021, defeated a Big Tech data privacy bill, and worked with People First Bellingham to bring progressive initiatives to the 2021 ballot. She has a clear people-first agenda to ensure all Whatcom voices are heard in county leadership, and if elected, she would become the first openly lesbian and first Latina elected leader in the district.
In our interview, Morales discussed her justice-focused approach to public service, rather than separating policy issues into distinct areas. She recognizes the intersectionality of the issues facing Whatcom County and offered an intertwined and thoughtful approach to housing, health, and labor justice. Some of her solutions include improved public transit services, no barrier assistance for those experiencing homelessness and addiction, and fair living wages.
On the County Charter Review Commission, Morales’ priorities included a county-level bill of rights and ranked choice voting. She aims to leverage her years of progressive leadership on the county council to ensure that local government is representative, effective, and responsive to the community.
Morales is a good choice for voters looking for a very progressive, outspoken advocate on the Whatcom County Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Housing Action Fund, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Working Families Party
Maya Morales, (she/they), is also running for Whatcom County Council, District 2. Morales was elected as one of three Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioners representing District 2 in 2024. She also works as a progressive organizer and legislative advocate who helped to pass the 2023 My Health My Data Act, which protects patient data for all Washingtonians.
Morales is a leader in protecting civil liberties in our county and state. She founded the WA People’s Privacy in 2021, defeated a Big Tech data privacy bill, and worked with People First Bellingham to bring progressive initiatives to the 2021 ballot. She has a clear people-first agenda to ensure all Whatcom voices are heard in county leadership, and if elected, she would become the first openly lesbian and first Latina elected leader in the district.
In our interview, Morales discussed her justice-focused approach to public service, rather than separating policy issues into distinct areas. She recognizes the intersectionality of the issues facing Whatcom County and offered an intertwined and thoughtful approach to housing, health, and labor justice. Some of her solutions include improved public transit services, no barrier assistance for those experiencing homelessness and addiction, and fair living wages.
On the County Charter Review Commission, Morales’ priorities included a county-level bill of rights and ranked choice voting. She aims to leverage her years of progressive leadership on the county council to ensure that local government is representative, effective, and responsive to the community.
Morales is a good choice for voters looking for a very progressive, outspoken advocate on the Whatcom County Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
UFCW 3000
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Housing Action Fund
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Working Families Party
Whatcom County, District 3
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran successfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024 and currently serves on the commission.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran successfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024 and currently serves on the commission.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: Housing Action Fund, Sierra Club, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Washington Conservation Action, UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Northwest Washington Central Labor Council, Whatcom County Democrats, Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters (IAFF Local 106), Riveters Collective
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran successfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024 and currently serves on the commission.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: Housing Action Fund
,
Sierra Club
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
UFCW 3000
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Northwest Washington Central Labor Council, Whatcom County Democrats, Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters (IAFF Local 106), Riveters Collective
City Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
City of Bellingham, 2nd Ward
Council President and small business owner Hollie Huthman is running for re-election to the Bellingham City Council in the Ward 2, where she has served since 2019. She owns a local bar and live music venue in downtown Bellingham.
Huthman originally ran for office after watching rising rents and housing prices push her friends out of the city. She continues to bring a lens of affordability to the council, and she is passionate about ensuring that Bellingham residents can afford the basics, such as rent, groceries, gas, and prescription medicine. She also seeks to reduce incarceration rates, invest in alternatives to criminal justice and policing, support sustainable strategies to alleviate the housing crisis, and expand the city’s small business community. Huthman strongly advocates for public transportation infrastructure by supporting the expansion of pedestrian walkways, bike paths, and bus routes, enabling residents to access schools, work, and other essential needs without the need for a car. She supports progressive reforms to make Bellingham a healthier and more affordable place to live.
During her time on the council, she has been part of efforts to increase the housing supply for residents at every stage of life. In our interview, Huthman acknowledged the continued shortage of affordable housing options facing Bellingham. While there is still much work to be done, Huthman detailed the current council's progress and goals, including simplifying zoning codes and reducing parking minimums. These measures are critical steps for building more housing and improving affordability. Additionally, Huthman voted to implement alternative policing methods that helped improve public safety services and relieve the burden on police and fire departments, allowing them to focus their time on emergency response.
Hollie Huthman has shown herself to be a thoughtful and progressive leader on the council. We lean towards re-electing Hollie Huthman for Bellingham City Council from Ward 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-04
Council President and small business owner Hollie Huthman is running for re-election to the Bellingham City Council in the Ward 2, where she has served since 2019. She owns a local bar and live music venue in downtown Bellingham.
Huthman originally ran for office after watching rising rents and housing prices push her friends out of the city. She continues to bring a lens of affordability to the council, and she is passionate about ensuring that Bellingham residents can afford the basics, such as rent, groceries, gas, and prescription medicine. She also seeks to reduce incarceration rates, invest in alternatives to criminal justice and policing, support sustainable strategies to alleviate the housing crisis, and expand the city’s small business community. Huthman strongly advocates for public transportation infrastructure by supporting the expansion of pedestrian walkways, bike paths, and bus routes, enabling residents to access schools, work, and other essential needs without the need for a car. She supports progressive reforms to make Bellingham a healthier and more affordable place to live.
During her time on the council, she has been part of efforts to increase the housing supply for residents at every stage of life. In our interview, Huthman acknowledged the continued shortage of affordable housing options facing Bellingham. While there is still much work to be done, Huthman detailed the current council's progress and goals, including simplifying zoning codes and reducing parking minimums. These measures are critical steps for building more housing and improving affordability. Additionally, Huthman voted to implement alternative policing methods that helped improve public safety services and relieve the burden on police and fire departments, allowing them to focus their time on emergency response.
Hollie Huthman has shown herself to be a thoughtful and progressive leader on the council. We lean towards re-electing Hollie Huthman for Bellingham City Council from Ward 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-04
Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Washington Bikes, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters (IAFF Local 106), Northwest Washington Central Labor Council
Council President and small business owner Hollie Huthman is running for re-election to the Bellingham City Council in the Ward 2, where she has served since 2019. She owns a local bar and live music venue in downtown Bellingham.
Huthman originally ran for office after watching rising rents and housing prices push her friends out of the city. She continues to bring a lens of affordability to the council, and she is passionate about ensuring that Bellingham residents can afford the basics, such as rent, groceries, gas, and prescription medicine. She also seeks to reduce incarceration rates, invest in alternatives to criminal justice and policing, support sustainable strategies to alleviate the housing crisis, and expand the city’s small business community. Huthman strongly advocates for public transportation infrastructure by supporting the expansion of pedestrian walkways, bike paths, and bus routes, enabling residents to access schools, work, and other essential needs without the need for a car. She supports progressive reforms to make Bellingham a healthier and more affordable place to live.
During her time on the council, she has been part of efforts to increase the housing supply for residents at every stage of life. In our interview, Huthman acknowledged the continued shortage of affordable housing options facing Bellingham. While there is still much work to be done, Huthman detailed the current council's progress and goals, including simplifying zoning codes and reducing parking minimums. These measures are critical steps for building more housing and improving affordability. Additionally, Huthman voted to implement alternative policing methods that helped improve public safety services and relieve the burden on police and fire departments, allowing them to focus their time on emergency response.
Hollie Huthman has shown herself to be a thoughtful and progressive leader on the council. We lean towards re-electing Hollie Huthman for Bellingham City Council from Ward 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-04
Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Washington Bikes
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters (IAFF Local 106), Northwest Washington Central Labor Council
Epidemiologist and public health professional Leah Wainman is challenging incumbent Huthman for the Bellingham City Council from Ward 2. Wainman currently works for the Washington State Department of Health as an Equity and Health Assessment Manager. Her public health work is informed by an equity and social justice lens. She serves on the advisory boards of Whatcom County Public Health and the Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center. She also consults with the Chuckanut Foundation’s New Data Equity & Analytics Lab.
Wainman's professional focuses on public health, environmental justice, social equity, and public service clearly inform her campaign priorities. After moving out of the downtown neighborhood, she started to experience some of the inequities in accessibility to resources throughout the city. In our interview, she noted that the placement of the tiny home village in her neighborhood left residents without access to a grocery store and other necessities, further deepening inequities in the community. She hopes to utilize her professional background as an epidemiologist to advocate for health and safety measures, including improved transportation options, tenant protections, and sustainable solutions that minimize the impact of climate change.
In our interview, Wainman expressed disappointment with the current council's steps, or lack thereof, towards improving the affordable housing supply in Bellingham. Although there has been a push to develop low-income housing options, there remains a lack of middle-income housing that serves as a stepping stone for young adults and families. In response, she proposed greater support for land trusts and cooperatively owned housing in Bellingham, as well as greater mortgage assistance for middle-income households. While we appreciated her perspective and passion for the issue, the policies she supports would not adequately address the scale of Bellingham's severe housing shortage that has developed over decades.
Wainman's care for and thorough understanding of the issues facing Bellingham residents was evident. She displayed a willingness to learn and offered an intersectional lens throughout her campaign. Both Wainman and Huthman acknowledged that the council should be doing more to reduce the cost of living, especially when it comes to housing. However, Huthman offered a clearer vision for building enough new homes to improve affordability and meet the city's needs.
We lean towards re-electing Hollie Huthman due to her demonstrated track record advocating for progressive solutions for housing and alternative policing.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Epidemiologist and public health professional Leah Wainman is challenging incumbent Huthman for the Bellingham City Council from Ward 2. Wainman currently works for the Washington State Department of Health as an Equity and Health Assessment Manager. Her public health work is informed by an equity and social justice lens. She serves on the advisory boards of Whatcom County Public Health and the Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center. She also consults with the Chuckanut Foundation’s New Data Equity & Analytics Lab.
Wainman's professional focuses on public health, environmental justice, social equity, and public service clearly inform her campaign priorities. After moving out of the downtown neighborhood, she started to experience some of the inequities in accessibility to resources throughout the city. In our interview, she noted that the placement of the tiny home village in her neighborhood left residents without access to a grocery store and other necessities, further deepening inequities in the community. She hopes to utilize her professional background as an epidemiologist to advocate for health and safety measures, including improved transportation options, tenant protections, and sustainable solutions that minimize the impact of climate change.
In our interview, Wainman expressed disappointment with the current council's steps, or lack thereof, towards improving the affordable housing supply in Bellingham. Although there has been a push to develop low-income housing options, there remains a lack of middle-income housing that serves as a stepping stone for young adults and families. In response, she proposed greater support for land trusts and cooperatively owned housing in Bellingham, as well as greater mortgage assistance for middle-income households. While we appreciated her perspective and passion for the issue, the policies she supports would not adequately address the scale of Bellingham's severe housing shortage that has developed over decades.
Wainman's care for and thorough understanding of the issues facing Bellingham residents was evident. She displayed a willingness to learn and offered an intersectional lens throughout her campaign. Both Wainman and Huthman acknowledged that the council should be doing more to reduce the cost of living, especially when it comes to housing. However, Huthman offered a clearer vision for building enough new homes to improve affordability and meet the city's needs.
We lean towards re-electing Hollie Huthman due to her demonstrated track record advocating for progressive solutions for housing and alternative policing.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Sage Leaders, Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Housing Action Fund, Emerge Washington, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Riveters Collective
Epidemiologist and public health professional Leah Wainman is challenging incumbent Huthman for the Bellingham City Council from Ward 2. Wainman currently works for the Washington State Department of Health as an Equity and Health Assessment Manager. Her public health work is informed by an equity and social justice lens. She serves on the advisory boards of Whatcom County Public Health and the Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center. She also consults with the Chuckanut Foundation’s New Data Equity & Analytics Lab.
Wainman's professional focuses on public health, environmental justice, social equity, and public service clearly inform her campaign priorities. After moving out of the downtown neighborhood, she started to experience some of the inequities in accessibility to resources throughout the city. In our interview, she noted that the placement of the tiny home village in her neighborhood left residents without access to a grocery store and other necessities, further deepening inequities in the community. She hopes to utilize her professional background as an epidemiologist to advocate for health and safety measures, including improved transportation options, tenant protections, and sustainable solutions that minimize the impact of climate change.
In our interview, Wainman expressed disappointment with the current council's steps, or lack thereof, towards improving the affordable housing supply in Bellingham. Although there has been a push to develop low-income housing options, there remains a lack of middle-income housing that serves as a stepping stone for young adults and families. In response, she proposed greater support for land trusts and cooperatively owned housing in Bellingham, as well as greater mortgage assistance for middle-income households. While we appreciated her perspective and passion for the issue, the policies she supports would not adequately address the scale of Bellingham's severe housing shortage that has developed over decades.
Wainman's care for and thorough understanding of the issues facing Bellingham residents was evident. She displayed a willingness to learn and offered an intersectional lens throughout her campaign. Both Wainman and Huthman acknowledged that the council should be doing more to reduce the cost of living, especially when it comes to housing. However, Huthman offered a clearer vision for building enough new homes to improve affordability and meet the city's needs.
We lean towards re-electing Hollie Huthman due to her demonstrated track record advocating for progressive solutions for housing and alternative policing.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Sage Leaders
,
Sierra Club
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Housing Action Fund
,
Emerge Washington, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Riveters Collective
City of Bellingham, 4th Ward
Retired teacher and incumbent Edwin “Skip” Williams III is running for re-election to the Bellingham City Council from Ward 4. Williams has served since 2022, when he became the first Black man to serve on the city council. His professional and community leadership background includes serving on the boards of the Pipeline Safety Trust and Northwest Youth Services.
Williams has been a thoughtful voice on the council, often seeking a deeper understanding of the issues facing Bellingham and its solutions. He has been part of the council's efforts to address the affordable housing shortage, including approving zoning changes that allow for more middle housing throughout the city. Williams also voted to approve certain tenant protections, such as preventing landlords from charging excessive security deposits and "junk fees." In our interview, he highlighted his ability to listen to the community and explore different options as one of his strengths during his time on the council.
Additionally, Williams has supported the city's efforts to reshape the police department, including funding more community health officers. His perspective is built on decades of community activism, and he believes that community-oriented policing must not serve as a band-aid solution but address the systemic factors impacting residents.
We lean toward re-electing Skip Williams to continue the council's important work to make it easier and less expensive to build homes throughout the city of Bellingham.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Retired teacher and incumbent Edwin “Skip” Williams III is running for re-election to the Bellingham City Council from Ward 4. Williams has served since 2022, when he became the first Black man to serve on the city council. His professional and community leadership background includes serving on the boards of the Pipeline Safety Trust and Northwest Youth Services.
Williams has been a thoughtful voice on the council, often seeking a deeper understanding of the issues facing Bellingham and its solutions. He has been part of the council's efforts to address the affordable housing shortage, including approving zoning changes that allow for more middle housing throughout the city. Williams also voted to approve certain tenant protections, such as preventing landlords from charging excessive security deposits and "junk fees." In our interview, he highlighted his ability to listen to the community and explore different options as one of his strengths during his time on the council.
Additionally, Williams has supported the city's efforts to reshape the police department, including funding more community health officers. His perspective is built on decades of community activism, and he believes that community-oriented policing must not serve as a band-aid solution but address the systemic factors impacting residents.
We lean toward re-electing Skip Williams to continue the council's important work to make it easier and less expensive to build homes throughout the city of Bellingham.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: Washington Bikes, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Riveters Collective
Retired teacher and incumbent Edwin “Skip” Williams III is running for re-election to the Bellingham City Council from Ward 4. Williams has served since 2022, when he became the first Black man to serve on the city council. His professional and community leadership background includes serving on the boards of the Pipeline Safety Trust and Northwest Youth Services.
Williams has been a thoughtful voice on the council, often seeking a deeper understanding of the issues facing Bellingham and its solutions. He has been part of the council's efforts to address the affordable housing shortage, including approving zoning changes that allow for more middle housing throughout the city. Williams also voted to approve certain tenant protections, such as preventing landlords from charging excessive security deposits and "junk fees." In our interview, he highlighted his ability to listen to the community and explore different options as one of his strengths during his time on the council.
Additionally, Williams has supported the city's efforts to reshape the police department, including funding more community health officers. His perspective is built on decades of community activism, and he believes that community-oriented policing must not serve as a band-aid solution but address the systemic factors impacting residents.
We lean toward re-electing Skip Williams to continue the council's important work to make it easier and less expensive to build homes throughout the city of Bellingham.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: Washington Bikes
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Riveters Collective
Kerri Burnside is challenging incumbent Skip Williams to represent Ward 4. Burnside is the president of the Silver Beach Neighborhood Association, a member of the Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee, and an organizer with Bellingham Tenants Union. As a renter who has seen her own housing costs more than double over the last decade, Burnside is intently focused on the issue of housing affordability in Bellingham.
In our interview, Burnside presented plans specifically geared to protect renters and tenants in Bellingham. She is a fierce advocate for tenant protections, including the removal of junk fees, relocation assistance, and rent control. After previously owning a home and becoming a renter herself, she is closely attuned to the challenges facing tenants. This year, she was very active volunteering in support of the successful rent stabilization legislation in Olympia.
Burnside expressed frustration with the current council's lack of progress on affordable housing. In particular, she criticized what she perceives as a lack of enforcement regarding the junk fee ordinance. Overall, she demonstrated a detailed understanding of state and local tenant laws and housing policies. Beyond housing, Burnside emphasized the need to create safer streets and improve emergency response times in underserved areas.
While we appreciate her inclusive advocacy for improving rental conditions and the cost of living, we are concerned that her proposals are too narrowly focused to address Bellingham's severe housing shortage. She is supportive of cooperative and community housing, but we were hoping to hear more about her plans to build significantly more homes throughout the city.
Kerri Burnside is a progressive candidate who is actively involved in improving housing conditions in Bellingham. As a renter, she would offer an important perspective that is currently underrepresented on the council. However, we lean towards re-electing Skip Williams to continue pushing forward the council's important work to increase the housing supply and reduce the cost of living in Bellingham.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Kerri Burnside is challenging incumbent Skip Williams to represent Ward 4. Burnside is the president of the Silver Beach Neighborhood Association, a member of the Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee, and an organizer with Bellingham Tenants Union. As a renter who has seen her own housing costs more than double over the last decade, Burnside is intently focused on the issue of housing affordability in Bellingham.
In our interview, Burnside presented plans specifically geared to protect renters and tenants in Bellingham. She is a fierce advocate for tenant protections, including the removal of junk fees, relocation assistance, and rent control. After previously owning a home and becoming a renter herself, she is closely attuned to the challenges facing tenants. This year, she was very active volunteering in support of the successful rent stabilization legislation in Olympia.
Burnside expressed frustration with the current council's lack of progress on affordable housing. In particular, she criticized what she perceives as a lack of enforcement regarding the junk fee ordinance. Overall, she demonstrated a detailed understanding of state and local tenant laws and housing policies. Beyond housing, Burnside emphasized the need to create safer streets and improve emergency response times in underserved areas.
While we appreciate her inclusive advocacy for improving rental conditions and the cost of living, we are concerned that her proposals are too narrowly focused to address Bellingham's severe housing shortage. She is supportive of cooperative and community housing, but we were hoping to hear more about her plans to build significantly more homes throughout the city.
Kerri Burnside is a progressive candidate who is actively involved in improving housing conditions in Bellingham. As a renter, she would offer an important perspective that is currently underrepresented on the council. However, we lean towards re-electing Skip Williams to continue pushing forward the council's important work to increase the housing supply and reduce the cost of living in Bellingham.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: UFCW 3000, Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Housing Action Fund, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Kerri Burnside is challenging incumbent Skip Williams to represent Ward 4. Burnside is the president of the Silver Beach Neighborhood Association, a member of the Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee, and an organizer with Bellingham Tenants Union. As a renter who has seen her own housing costs more than double over the last decade, Burnside is intently focused on the issue of housing affordability in Bellingham.
In our interview, Burnside presented plans specifically geared to protect renters and tenants in Bellingham. She is a fierce advocate for tenant protections, including the removal of junk fees, relocation assistance, and rent control. After previously owning a home and becoming a renter herself, she is closely attuned to the challenges facing tenants. This year, she was very active volunteering in support of the successful rent stabilization legislation in Olympia.
Burnside expressed frustration with the current council's lack of progress on affordable housing. In particular, she criticized what she perceives as a lack of enforcement regarding the junk fee ordinance. Overall, she demonstrated a detailed understanding of state and local tenant laws and housing policies. Beyond housing, Burnside emphasized the need to create safer streets and improve emergency response times in underserved areas.
While we appreciate her inclusive advocacy for improving rental conditions and the cost of living, we are concerned that her proposals are too narrowly focused to address Bellingham's severe housing shortage. She is supportive of cooperative and community housing, but we were hoping to hear more about her plans to build significantly more homes throughout the city.
Kerri Burnside is a progressive candidate who is actively involved in improving housing conditions in Bellingham. As a renter, she would offer an important perspective that is currently underrepresented on the council. However, we lean towards re-electing Skip Williams to continue pushing forward the council's important work to increase the housing supply and reduce the cost of living in Bellingham.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: UFCW 3000
,
Sierra Club
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Housing Action Fund
,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Cheney City Council
Rebecca Long is running for Cheney City Council, Position 4. She was the founder and president of Future Ada, a nonprofit focused on empowering women and minorities in STEAM fields.
Long is running a mostly progressive campaign focused on revitalizing the downtown area, modernizing infrastructure, and expanding family housing. In our interview, she acknowledged the need for inclusive policies that incorporate the perspectives of minority community members. While her platform could be expanded further to include specific policy proposals, we appreciate her willingness to hear from diverse voices and implement community-driven solutions.
We recommend voting for Rebecca Long for Cheney City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Rebecca Long is running for Cheney City Council, Position 4. She was the founder and president of Future Ada, a nonprofit focused on empowering women and minorities in STEAM fields.
Long is running a mostly progressive campaign focused on revitalizing the downtown area, modernizing infrastructure, and expanding family housing. In our interview, she acknowledged the need for inclusive policies that incorporate the perspectives of minority community members. While her platform could be expanded further to include specific policy proposals, we appreciate her willingness to hear from diverse voices and implement community-driven solutions.
We recommend voting for Rebecca Long for Cheney City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Rebecca Long is running for Cheney City Council, Position 4. She was the founder and president of Future Ada, a nonprofit focused on empowering women and minorities in STEAM fields.
Long is running a mostly progressive campaign focused on revitalizing the downtown area, modernizing infrastructure, and expanding family housing. In our interview, she acknowledged the need for inclusive policies that incorporate the perspectives of minority community members. While her platform could be expanded further to include specific policy proposals, we appreciate her willingness to hear from diverse voices and implement community-driven solutions.
We recommend voting for Rebecca Long for Cheney City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Mount Vernon City Council
Anthony Distefano is running against Randy West for Mount Vernon City Council, Ward 1, Position 2. We are confident Distefano is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Anthony Distefano is running against Randy West for Mount Vernon City Council, Ward 1, Position 2. We are confident Distefano is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Skagit County Democrats
Anthony Distefano is running against Randy West for Mount Vernon City Council, Ward 1, Position 2. We are confident Distefano is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
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Skagit County Democrats
Stefanie LeJeunesse is running against Demi Daman for Mount Vernon City Council, At-Large. We are confident LeJeunesse is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Stefanie LeJeunesse is running against Demi Daman for Mount Vernon City Council, At-Large. We are confident LeJeunesse is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Skagit County Democrats
Stefanie LeJeunesse is running against Demi Daman for Mount Vernon City Council, At-Large. We are confident LeJeunesse is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
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Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
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Skagit County Democrats
City of Mount Vernon, Ward #2
Hannah Oliver is running against Adam Pearson for Mount Vernon City Council, Ward 2, Position 2. We are confident Oliver is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Hannah Oliver is running against Adam Pearson for Mount Vernon City Council, Ward 2, Position 2. We are confident Oliver is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Skagit County Democrats
Hannah Oliver is running against Adam Pearson for Mount Vernon City Council, Ward 2, Position 2. We are confident Oliver is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
Endorsed By: UFCW 3000
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Skagit County Democrats
City of Spokane, District #1
Sarah Dixit is challenging conservative incumbent Jonathan Bingle for the Spokane City Council, District 1 Position 2. Dixit is the Organizing Director for Pro-Choice Washington. In addition to being a champion for reproductive rights, she is also the board president of Asians for Collective Liberation, an Asian advocacy organization based in Spokane.
Dixit's campaign focuses on increasing accessibility to public transit through increased investments and implementing a sliding scale of fares. She hopes to connect those experiencing homelessness with preventative resources and reduce incarceration. Her campaign is backed by an outpouring of support from local and statewide progressive organizations
It is time for Spokane District 1 to have the progressive, compassionate leadership the community deserves. Sarah Dixit's unwavering commitment to bettering the community and years of passionate activism make her our choice for Spokane City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-06
Sarah Dixit is challenging conservative incumbent Jonathan Bingle for the Spokane City Council, District 1 Position 2. Dixit is the Organizing Director for Pro-Choice Washington. In addition to being a champion for reproductive rights, she is also the board president of Asians for Collective Liberation, an Asian advocacy organization based in Spokane.
Dixit's campaign focuses on increasing accessibility to public transit through increased investments and implementing a sliding scale of fares. She hopes to connect those experiencing homelessness with preventative resources and reduce incarceration. Her campaign is backed by an outpouring of support from local and statewide progressive organizations
It is time for Spokane District 1 to have the progressive, compassionate leadership the community deserves. Sarah Dixit's unwavering commitment to bettering the community and years of passionate activism make her our choice for Spokane City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-06
Endorsed By: Sage Leaders, SEIU 775, Pro-Choice Washington, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Washington Bikes, The Washington Bus, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Spokane Regional Labor Council, Working Families Party
Sarah Dixit is challenging conservative incumbent Jonathan Bingle for the Spokane City Council, District 1 Position 2. Dixit is the Organizing Director for Pro-Choice Washington. In addition to being a champion for reproductive rights, she is also the board president of Asians for Collective Liberation, an Asian advocacy organization based in Spokane.
Dixit's campaign focuses on increasing accessibility to public transit through increased investments and implementing a sliding scale of fares. She hopes to connect those experiencing homelessness with preventative resources and reduce incarceration. Her campaign is backed by an outpouring of support from local and statewide progressive organizations
It is time for Spokane District 1 to have the progressive, compassionate leadership the community deserves. Sarah Dixit's unwavering commitment to bettering the community and years of passionate activism make her our choice for Spokane City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-06
Endorsed By: Sage Leaders
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SEIU 775
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Pro-Choice Washington
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
The Washington Bus
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
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Spokane Regional Labor Council, Working Families Party
City of Spokane, District #2
Kate Telis is running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Originally from Montana, she is a practicing lawyer who works on cases involving both civil and criminal matters. In 2023, Telis became the leader of the Moms Demand Action Spokane chapter, advocating for gun safety reform.
Her campaign is prioritizing public safety, economic development, environmental protections, and equity. Her plan for public safety not only includes her work on gun safety, but also includes road safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians. Her vision for policing in the city is expanded to include social services, collaborating with professionals, organizations, and individuals receiving the services.
Telis is an advocate for fair wages and supporting apprenticeship opportunities. If elected, she would also prioritize affordable housing, thoughtful development, and mitigating climate change, among other progressive priorities.
Kate Telis is a thoughtful leader poised to make meaningful change on the council. She is the clear choice for Spokane City Council from District 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-06
Kate Telis is running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Originally from Montana, she is a practicing lawyer who works on cases involving both civil and criminal matters. In 2023, Telis became the leader of the Moms Demand Action Spokane chapter, advocating for gun safety reform.
Her campaign is prioritizing public safety, economic development, environmental protections, and equity. Her plan for public safety not only includes her work on gun safety, but also includes road safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians. Her vision for policing in the city is expanded to include social services, collaborating with professionals, organizations, and individuals receiving the services.
Telis is an advocate for fair wages and supporting apprenticeship opportunities. If elected, she would also prioritize affordable housing, thoughtful development, and mitigating climate change, among other progressive priorities.
Kate Telis is a thoughtful leader poised to make meaningful change on the council. She is the clear choice for Spokane City Council from District 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-06
Endorsed By: SEIU 775, Pro-Choice Washington, Sierra Club, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Washington Bikes, The Washington Bus, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Spokane Regional Labor Council, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Kate Telis is running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Originally from Montana, she is a practicing lawyer who works on cases involving both civil and criminal matters. In 2023, Telis became the leader of the Moms Demand Action Spokane chapter, advocating for gun safety reform.
Her campaign is prioritizing public safety, economic development, environmental protections, and equity. Her plan for public safety not only includes her work on gun safety, but also includes road safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians. Her vision for policing in the city is expanded to include social services, collaborating with professionals, organizations, and individuals receiving the services.
Telis is an advocate for fair wages and supporting apprenticeship opportunities. If elected, she would also prioritize affordable housing, thoughtful development, and mitigating climate change, among other progressive priorities.
Kate Telis is a thoughtful leader poised to make meaningful change on the council. She is the clear choice for Spokane City Council from District 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-06
Endorsed By: SEIU 775
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
Sierra Club
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
UFCW 3000
,
Washington Bikes
,
The Washington Bus
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Spokane Regional Labor Council, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
City of Spokane, District #3
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: SEIU Local 925, Washington Bikes, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, Washington Conservation Action, Fuse, Pro-Choice Washington, Sierra Club, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, The Washington Bus, Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Spokane Regional Labor Council
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Endorsed By: SEIU Local 925
,
Washington Bikes
,
Housing Action Fund
,
SEIU 775
,
Washington Conservation Action
,
Fuse
,
Pro-Choice Washington
,
Sierra Club
,
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
,
UFCW 3000
,
The Washington Bus
,
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington and North Idaho
,
Spokane Regional Labor Council