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Daniel Becker is running unopposed to retain Position 2 on the Mercer Island City Council. Becker was appointed to the position in June 2025 and is the owner of Kotis Design. As of mid-October, Becker does not have a detailed campaign website available. However, he has been a thoughtful leader in his first few months on the council, advocating for environmental protections and improved transparency. Daniel Becker has earned your vote for a full term on the Mercer Island City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-17
Daniel Becker is running unopposed to retain Position 2 on the Mercer Island City Council. Becker was appointed to the position in June 2025 and is the owner of Kotis Design. As of mid-October, Becker does not have a detailed campaign website available. However, he has been a thoughtful leader in his first few months on the council, advocating for environmental protections and improved transparency. Daniel Becker has earned your vote for a full term on the Mercer Island City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-17
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Daniel Becker is running unopposed to retain Position 2 on the Mercer Island City Council. Becker was appointed to the position in June 2025 and is the owner of Kotis Design. As of mid-October, Becker does not have a detailed campaign website available. However, he has been a thoughtful leader in his first few months on the council, advocating for environmental protections and improved transparency. Daniel Becker has earned your vote for a full term on the Mercer Island City Council.
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Proposition 1 asks voters to renew a six-year property tax to maintain Medic One Emergency Medical Services, which serves more than 2.3 million people and provides lifesaving services every two minutes. The proposed levy rate would cost King County taxpayers $0.25 per $1,000 of property value. For the owner of a median $850,000 home, the levy rate would cost about $212 per year. If passed, the levy will maintain current services, such as 27 Advanced Life Support paramedic units and firefighter and EMT support. Other benefits include modernized tools for 911 dispatchers and responders, as well as expanded access across King County.
Vote YES to King County Proposition 1 to continue to fund lifesaving services across the county.
Last updated: 2025-10-23
Proposition 1 asks voters to renew a six-year property tax to maintain Medic One Emergency Medical Services, which serves more than 2.3 million people and provides lifesaving services every two minutes. The proposed levy rate would cost King County taxpayers $0.25 per $1,000 of property value. For the owner of a median $850,000 home, the levy rate would cost about $212 per year. If passed, the levy will maintain current services, such as 27 Advanced Life Support paramedic units and firefighter and EMT support. Other benefits include modernized tools for 911 dispatchers and responders, as well as expanded access across King County.
Vote YES to King County Proposition 1 to continue to fund lifesaving services across the county.
Rep. Janice Zahn is running to retain Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District. Zahn emigrated from Hong Kong as a child and has dedicated her adult life to stewarding public infrastructure and services. She is the chief engineer for the Port of Seattle and served on the Bellevue City Council until her appointment to the Legislature in January.
Zahn has been a consistent and outspoken progressive leader in our community. In our interview, she shared that her priorities include supporting affordable housing, paid family leave, efficient project management, and protecting public education for students. She approaches policy with an eye on equity and wants to "help those who are furthest from power to create a level playing field for them to advocate for themselves."
One of Zahn's proudest accomplishments during her time on the Bellevue City Council was the development and implementation of a safe parking program. The program supported approximately 60 children experiencing housing instability by providing a safe space for families to park their cars, rest, study, and have a meal. The program particularly supported single working moms, helping them find their own stability and move into transitional housing.
Janice Zahn is a caring and compassionate leader who has hosted over 250 constituent meetings to hear their concerns. She has earned your vote for Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
Rep. Janice Zahn is running to retain Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District. Zahn emigrated from Hong Kong as a child and has dedicated her adult life to stewarding public infrastructure and services. She is the chief engineer for the Port of Seattle and served on the Bellevue City Council until her appointment to the Legislature in January.
Zahn has been a consistent and outspoken progressive leader in our community. In our interview, she shared that her priorities include supporting affordable housing, paid family leave, efficient project management, and protecting public education for students. She approaches policy with an eye on equity and wants to "help those who are furthest from power to create a level playing field for them to advocate for themselves."
One of Zahn's proudest accomplishments during her time on the Bellevue City Council was the development and implementation of a safe parking program. The program supported approximately 60 children experiencing housing instability by providing a safe space for families to park their cars, rest, study, and have a meal. The program particularly supported single working moms, helping them find their own stability and move into transitional housing.
Janice Zahn is a caring and compassionate leader who has hosted over 250 constituent meetings to hear their concerns. She has earned your vote for Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District.
Rep. Janice Zahn is running to retain Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District. Zahn emigrated from Hong Kong as a child and has dedicated her adult life to stewarding public infrastructure and services. She is the chief engineer for the Port of Seattle and served on the Bellevue City Council until her appointment to the Legislature in January.
Zahn has been a consistent and outspoken progressive leader in our community. In our interview, she shared that her priorities include supporting affordable housing, paid family leave, efficient project management, and protecting public education for students. She approaches policy with an eye on equity and wants to "help those who are furthest from power to create a level playing field for them to advocate for themselves."
One of Zahn's proudest accomplishments during her time on the Bellevue City Council was the development and implementation of a safe parking program. The program supported approximately 60 children experiencing housing instability by providing a safe space for families to park their cars, rest, study, and have a meal. The program particularly supported single working moms, helping them find their own stability and move into transitional housing.
Janice Zahn is a caring and compassionate leader who has hosted over 250 constituent meetings to hear their concerns. She has earned your vote for Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District.
Janice Zahn is facing a challenge from Republican John Whitney.
Whitney is running a religious and conservative campaign, saying, "As your legislator, I will lead with love, truth, and justice, guided by a biblical worldview." His campaign primarily focuses on economic impacts, like reducing taxes and cutting government spending. Additionally, he stated that he will support law enforcement, but did not specify how he intends to do so. John Whitney's far-right values are vastly out of step with the people of the 41st Legislative District.
Zahn is the clear choice for state House from the 41st Legislative District.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Janice Zahn is facing a challenge from Republican John Whitney.
Whitney is running a religious and conservative campaign, saying, "As your legislator, I will lead with love, truth, and justice, guided by a biblical worldview." His campaign primarily focuses on economic impacts, like reducing taxes and cutting government spending. Additionally, he stated that he will support law enforcement, but did not specify how he intends to do so. John Whitney's far-right values are vastly out of step with the people of the 41st Legislative District.
Zahn is the clear choice for state House from the 41st Legislative District.
Two outstanding progressive leaders are running for King County Executive this year: Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci. Both cite housing, public safety, and transportation as their priorities. Either would serve the county very well and provide strong leadership to help us navigate the challenges of the Trump administration. Building momentum after a strong showing in the primary, Zahilay has earned an impressively broad slate of endorsements, including most of our progressive partner organizations.
Zahilay has an impressive track record of fighting for racial and social justice. He has supported efforts to make government more inclusive and a stronger tool for supporting upward mobility and opportunities for all. Balducci offers extensive, distinguished experience in making government work well for all of us across a range of issues, as well as a passion for solving transportation problems.
King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. Raised in Seattle’s public housing by a refugee single mother, he survived on food stamps before making his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration fighting poverty. He is an attorney with experience in both the corporate and public sectors. Zahilay also founded Rising Leaders, a nonprofit that uplifts underserved middle school students to reach their full potential.
On the county council, Zahilay has focused on pressing issues such as community safety, the cost of living, and making investments in local public services. His accomplishments demonstrate a comprehensive and progressive approach to enhancing the quality of life for all county residents. Zahilay led the Food Bank Motion to bring greater food security and affordability to our region, helped efforts to transform Skyway, including greater public transit coverage. He has made public safety a top priority, including leading an effort to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness, writing legislation to reduce gun violence, and creating a program to tackle crime at transit stations.
Zahilay's campaign focuses on a wide range of progressive priorities. His own personal experience with homelessness informs his approach to the issue, prioritizing solutions such as investing in additional shelter beds, zoning reforms, rental assistance programs, and youth-oriented programming to prevent homelessness. He is also a strong supporter of not only protecting but expanding access to reproductive health care, including gender-affirming care. Some of his other priorities include public safety, gun violence prevention, and more. Zahilay's platform is carefully and thoroughly constructed, with well-researched progressive solutions.
Zahilay has earned endorsements from local tribes, two fellow councilmembers, the governor and attorney general, as well as U.S. Representatives Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. Raised in Seattle’s public housing by a refugee single mother, he survived on food stamps before making his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration fighting poverty. He is an attorney with experience in both the corporate and public sectors. Zahilay also founded Rising Leaders, a nonprofit that uplifts underserved middle school students to reach their full potential.
On the county council, Zahilay has focused on pressing issues such as community safety, the cost of living, and making investments in local public services. His accomplishments demonstrate a comprehensive and progressive approach to enhancing the quality of life for all county residents. Zahilay led the Food Bank Motion to bring greater food security and affordability to our region, helped efforts to transform Skyway, including greater public transit coverage. He has made public safety a top priority, including leading an effort to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness, writing legislation to reduce gun violence, and creating a program to tackle crime at transit stations.
Zahilay's campaign focuses on a wide range of progressive priorities. His own personal experience with homelessness informs his approach to the issue, prioritizing solutions such as investing in additional shelter beds, zoning reforms, rental assistance programs, and youth-oriented programming to prevent homelessness. He is also a strong supporter of not only protecting but expanding access to reproductive health care, including gender-affirming care. Some of his other priorities include public safety, gun violence prevention, and more. Zahilay's platform is carefully and thoroughly constructed, with well-researched progressive solutions.
Zahilay has earned endorsements from local tribes, two fellow councilmembers, the governor and attorney general, as well as U.S. Representatives Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal.
King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. Raised in Seattle’s public housing by a refugee single mother, he survived on food stamps before making his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration fighting poverty. He is an attorney with experience in both the corporate and public sectors. Zahilay also founded Rising Leaders, a nonprofit that uplifts underserved middle school students to reach their full potential.
On the county council, Zahilay has focused on pressing issues such as community safety, the cost of living, and making investments in local public services. His accomplishments demonstrate a comprehensive and progressive approach to enhancing the quality of life for all county residents. Zahilay led the Food Bank Motion to bring greater food security and affordability to our region, helped efforts to transform Skyway, including greater public transit coverage. He has made public safety a top priority, including leading an effort to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness, writing legislation to reduce gun violence, and creating a program to tackle crime at transit stations.
Zahilay's campaign focuses on a wide range of progressive priorities. His own personal experience with homelessness informs his approach to the issue, prioritizing solutions such as investing in additional shelter beds, zoning reforms, rental assistance programs, and youth-oriented programming to prevent homelessness. He is also a strong supporter of not only protecting but expanding access to reproductive health care, including gender-affirming care. Some of his other priorities include public safety, gun violence prevention, and more. Zahilay's platform is carefully and thoroughly constructed, with well-researched progressive solutions.
Zahilay has earned endorsements from local tribes, two fellow councilmembers, the governor and attorney general, as well as U.S. Representatives Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal.
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci has served District 6 (Bellevue and East King County) since 2015. She began her career as a public interest lawyer fighting for women and LGBTQ+ people. She was a neighborhood organizer who went on to serve on the Bellevue City Council, including for a term as mayor. Balducci has served as chair of the county council and serves as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, where she successfully advocated for an early opening of the "starter line" in East King County.
In her nearly two decades of public service, Balducci has prioritized progressive solutions to the issues facing our region, including improving transportation options, promoting affordable housing, enhancing community safety, addressing climate action, and supporting arts and culture. Her track record is strong in all of these areas, including an arts levy to invest in science, heritage, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as legislation to keep “forever chemicals” out of our local environment. She was a tenacious advocate for the East Link light rail and the 10-station, 14-mile expansion plan slated for completion in early 2026.
Balducci is running for the executive position with a vision of an inclusive, vibrant, and climate-friendly county where all residents can thrive. She emphasizes her track record of effective leadership at the city and county levels that has delivered results for her communities. As a bus and bike commuter, Balducci is an avid supporter of expanding transit options, particularly light rail and bus routes. Additionally, she is an advocate for transit-oriented housing as a means of improving affordability, as well as cutting red tape to expedite the construction of badly needed housing in our region. Furthermore, she has outlined thoughtful plans to reduce gun violence, expand mental health and addiction treatment services, and youth prevention programs.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci has served District 6 (Bellevue and East King County) since 2015. She began her career as a public interest lawyer fighting for women and LGBTQ+ people. She was a neighborhood organizer who went on to serve on the Bellevue City Council, including for a term as mayor. Balducci has served as chair of the county council and serves as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, where she successfully advocated for an early opening of the "starter line" in East King County.
In her nearly two decades of public service, Balducci has prioritized progressive solutions to the issues facing our region, including improving transportation options, promoting affordable housing, enhancing community safety, addressing climate action, and supporting arts and culture. Her track record is strong in all of these areas, including an arts levy to invest in science, heritage, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as legislation to keep “forever chemicals” out of our local environment. She was a tenacious advocate for the East Link light rail and the 10-station, 14-mile expansion plan slated for completion in early 2026.
Balducci is running for the executive position with a vision of an inclusive, vibrant, and climate-friendly county where all residents can thrive. She emphasizes her track record of effective leadership at the city and county levels that has delivered results for her communities. As a bus and bike commuter, Balducci is an avid supporter of expanding transit options, particularly light rail and bus routes. Additionally, she is an advocate for transit-oriented housing as a means of improving affordability, as well as cutting red tape to expedite the construction of badly needed housing in our region. Furthermore, she has outlined thoughtful plans to reduce gun violence, expand mental health and addiction treatment services, and youth prevention programs.
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci has served District 6 (Bellevue and East King County) since 2015. She began her career as a public interest lawyer fighting for women and LGBTQ+ people. She was a neighborhood organizer who went on to serve on the Bellevue City Council, including for a term as mayor. Balducci has served as chair of the county council and serves as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, where she successfully advocated for an early opening of the "starter line" in East King County.
In her nearly two decades of public service, Balducci has prioritized progressive solutions to the issues facing our region, including improving transportation options, promoting affordable housing, enhancing community safety, addressing climate action, and supporting arts and culture. Her track record is strong in all of these areas, including an arts levy to invest in science, heritage, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as legislation to keep “forever chemicals” out of our local environment. She was a tenacious advocate for the East Link light rail and the 10-station, 14-mile expansion plan slated for completion in early 2026.
Balducci is running for the executive position with a vision of an inclusive, vibrant, and climate-friendly county where all residents can thrive. She emphasizes her track record of effective leadership at the city and county levels that has delivered results for her communities. As a bus and bike commuter, Balducci is an avid supporter of expanding transit options, particularly light rail and bus routes. Additionally, she is an advocate for transit-oriented housing as a means of improving affordability, as well as cutting red tape to expedite the construction of badly needed housing in our region. Furthermore, she has outlined thoughtful plans to reduce gun violence, expand mental health and addiction treatment services, and youth prevention programs.
Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running unopposed for re-election for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1, where he has served since 2017. He works for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as an advisor on offshore wind and maritime infrastructure. Previously, Calkins also ran a successful import and distribution company and started a local nonprofit focused on supporting small business entrepreneurship. His background in business, maritime infrastructure, and public service makes him a highly qualified voice on the commission.
The Port of Seattle oversees public assets in travel, trade, and commerce for the region. Over the last eight years, Calkins has helped push the commission in a more progressive direction. He advocates for equity, sustainability, and prosperity to port leadership, and he has supported measures to protect our port’s local ecosystem, fight for workers’ rights, and improve local immigration policy. Calkins is campaigning on a platform that emphasizes environmental justice, sustainable economic development, and creating living-wage jobs
Ryan Calkins deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 on the Seattle Port Commission.
Last updated: 2025-10-14
Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running unopposed for re-election for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1, where he has served since 2017. He works for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as an advisor on offshore wind and maritime infrastructure. Previously, Calkins also ran a successful import and distribution company and started a local nonprofit focused on supporting small business entrepreneurship. His background in business, maritime infrastructure, and public service makes him a highly qualified voice on the commission.
The Port of Seattle oversees public assets in travel, trade, and commerce for the region. Over the last eight years, Calkins has helped push the commission in a more progressive direction. He advocates for equity, sustainability, and prosperity to port leadership, and he has supported measures to protect our port’s local ecosystem, fight for workers’ rights, and improve local immigration policy. Calkins is campaigning on a platform that emphasizes environmental justice, sustainable economic development, and creating living-wage jobs
Ryan Calkins deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 on the Seattle Port Commission.
Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running unopposed for re-election for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1, where he has served since 2017. He works for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as an advisor on offshore wind and maritime infrastructure. Previously, Calkins also ran a successful import and distribution company and started a local nonprofit focused on supporting small business entrepreneurship. His background in business, maritime infrastructure, and public service makes him a highly qualified voice on the commission.
The Port of Seattle oversees public assets in travel, trade, and commerce for the region. Over the last eight years, Calkins has helped push the commission in a more progressive direction. He advocates for equity, sustainability, and prosperity to port leadership, and he has supported measures to protect our port’s local ecosystem, fight for workers’ rights, and improve local immigration policy. Calkins is campaigning on a platform that emphasizes environmental justice, sustainable economic development, and creating living-wage jobs
Ryan Calkins deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 on the Seattle Port Commission.
Incumbent Hamdi Mohamed is running unopposed for re-election for Commissioner Position 3 on the Port of Seattle. Mohamed was first elected to the position in 2021 on a visionary progressive platform, making her the first Black woman to serve on the commission. Mohamed’s mother worked for the airport when her family first settled in SeaTac as Somali refugees – an upbringing that has deepened her knowledge of the port’s community importance. She is the department director for Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and previously worked as a policy advisor for the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. She is currently the only commissioner who resides in South King County.
Mohamed is a leader in people-focused policy, taking seriously the real impact of port commission decisions on the local community, ecosystem, and economy. On the commission, she has prioritized economic development to create good-paying local jobs, support workers’ rights, and help small businesses flourish. She has also been a strong voice for addressing airport noise disruptions, reducing port pollution that impacts the South King County communities, and promoting renewable energy solutions.
We recommend Hamdi Mohamed for another term as Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3, to continue bringing strong, progressive leadership to the to the region.
Last updated: 2025-10-14
Incumbent Hamdi Mohamed is running unopposed for re-election for Commissioner Position 3 on the Port of Seattle. Mohamed was first elected to the position in 2021 on a visionary progressive platform, making her the first Black woman to serve on the commission. Mohamed’s mother worked for the airport when her family first settled in SeaTac as Somali refugees – an upbringing that has deepened her knowledge of the port’s community importance. She is the department director for Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and previously worked as a policy advisor for the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. She is currently the only commissioner who resides in South King County.
Mohamed is a leader in people-focused policy, taking seriously the real impact of port commission decisions on the local community, ecosystem, and economy. On the commission, she has prioritized economic development to create good-paying local jobs, support workers’ rights, and help small businesses flourish. She has also been a strong voice for addressing airport noise disruptions, reducing port pollution that impacts the South King County communities, and promoting renewable energy solutions.
We recommend Hamdi Mohamed for another term as Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3, to continue bringing strong, progressive leadership to the to the region.
Incumbent Hamdi Mohamed is running unopposed for re-election for Commissioner Position 3 on the Port of Seattle. Mohamed was first elected to the position in 2021 on a visionary progressive platform, making her the first Black woman to serve on the commission. Mohamed’s mother worked for the airport when her family first settled in SeaTac as Somali refugees – an upbringing that has deepened her knowledge of the port’s community importance. She is the department director for Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and previously worked as a policy advisor for the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. She is currently the only commissioner who resides in South King County.
Mohamed is a leader in people-focused policy, taking seriously the real impact of port commission decisions on the local community, ecosystem, and economy. On the commission, she has prioritized economic development to create good-paying local jobs, support workers’ rights, and help small businesses flourish. She has also been a strong voice for addressing airport noise disruptions, reducing port pollution that impacts the South King County communities, and promoting renewable energy solutions.
We recommend Hamdi Mohamed for another term as Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3, to continue bringing strong, progressive leadership to the to the region.
Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running unopposed for re-election to Commissioner Position 4 on the Port of Seattle. Hasegawa was first elected to the position in 2021, becoming one of the first women of color to serve on the commission, alongside her colleague Hamdi Mohamed. Hasegawa is the former executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), an advocacy organization that advises government agencies on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She currently serves on the boards of Densho and the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, both organizations that uplift the city’s Japanese American community.
On the commission, Hasegawa has been a voice for community empowerment, equitable prosperity, and regional sustainability. She was a critical advocate protecting North SeaTac Park, led efforts to increase childcare and health care for airport employees, helped set ambitious goals to decarbonize the cruise industry, and expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund. If re–elected, Hasegawa will continue her tireless work to fight for clean water and air, strong workers' protections, and economic development that benefits local communities first in her progressive vision for the commission.
We recommend Hasegawa for a second term on the Seattle Port Commission.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running unopposed for re-election to Commissioner Position 4 on the Port of Seattle. Hasegawa was first elected to the position in 2021, becoming one of the first women of color to serve on the commission, alongside her colleague Hamdi Mohamed. Hasegawa is the former executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), an advocacy organization that advises government agencies on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She currently serves on the boards of Densho and the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, both organizations that uplift the city’s Japanese American community.
On the commission, Hasegawa has been a voice for community empowerment, equitable prosperity, and regional sustainability. She was a critical advocate protecting North SeaTac Park, led efforts to increase childcare and health care for airport employees, helped set ambitious goals to decarbonize the cruise industry, and expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund. If re–elected, Hasegawa will continue her tireless work to fight for clean water and air, strong workers' protections, and economic development that benefits local communities first in her progressive vision for the commission.
We recommend Hasegawa for a second term on the Seattle Port Commission.
Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running unopposed for re-election to Commissioner Position 4 on the Port of Seattle. Hasegawa was first elected to the position in 2021, becoming one of the first women of color to serve on the commission, alongside her colleague Hamdi Mohamed. Hasegawa is the former executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), an advocacy organization that advises government agencies on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She currently serves on the boards of Densho and the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, both organizations that uplift the city’s Japanese American community.
On the commission, Hasegawa has been a voice for community empowerment, equitable prosperity, and regional sustainability. She was a critical advocate protecting North SeaTac Park, led efforts to increase childcare and health care for airport employees, helped set ambitious goals to decarbonize the cruise industry, and expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund. If re–elected, Hasegawa will continue her tireless work to fight for clean water and air, strong workers' protections, and economic development that benefits local communities first in her progressive vision for the commission.
We recommend Hasegawa for a second term on the Seattle Port Commission.
Daniel Becker is running unopposed to retain Position 2 on the Mercer Island City Council. Becker was appointed to the position in June 2025 and is the owner of Kotis Design. As of mid-October, Becker does not have a detailed campaign website available. However, he has been a thoughtful leader in his first few months on the council, advocating for environmental protections and improved transparency. Daniel Becker has earned your vote for a full term on the Mercer Island City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-17
Daniel Becker is running unopposed to retain Position 2 on the Mercer Island City Council. Becker was appointed to the position in June 2025 and is the owner of Kotis Design. As of mid-October, Becker does not have a detailed campaign website available. However, he has been a thoughtful leader in his first few months on the council, advocating for environmental protections and improved transparency. Daniel Becker has earned your vote for a full term on the Mercer Island City Council.
Daniel Becker is running unopposed to retain Position 2 on the Mercer Island City Council. Becker was appointed to the position in June 2025 and is the owner of Kotis Design. As of mid-October, Becker does not have a detailed campaign website available. However, he has been a thoughtful leader in his first few months on the council, advocating for environmental protections and improved transparency. Daniel Becker has earned your vote for a full term on the Mercer Island City Council.
Ted Weinberg is running unopposed for re-election to Mercer Island City Council, Position 4, where he has served since 2022. Weinberg works for the City of Seattle in IT resource and project management, helping to oversee budget and resource allocations for 60 municipal IT projects, such as court information systems and police video systems. Previously, he served on Mercer Island’s planning commission, the Mercer Island Sister City Association, and Friends of Seward Park.
On the council, Weinberg has prioritized council efficiency and transparency while addressing the community’s biggest challenges. He’s worked to ensure that local schools, public infrastructure, and green space are maintained to meet the needs of the community while the council continues strategic planning for the future.
In this race, Weinberg is running to build up Town Center in anticipation of the light rail development, repair water and sewage infrastructure, fund mental health services and senior services within the city’s Youth and Family Services, build a new City Hall, and more. His campaign has earned the support of state and local elected progressives. Weinberg has earned your vote for re-election to Mercer Island City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Ted Weinberg is running unopposed for re-election to Mercer Island City Council, Position 4, where he has served since 2022. Weinberg works for the City of Seattle in IT resource and project management, helping to oversee budget and resource allocations for 60 municipal IT projects, such as court information systems and police video systems. Previously, he served on Mercer Island’s planning commission, the Mercer Island Sister City Association, and Friends of Seward Park.
On the council, Weinberg has prioritized council efficiency and transparency while addressing the community’s biggest challenges. He’s worked to ensure that local schools, public infrastructure, and green space are maintained to meet the needs of the community while the council continues strategic planning for the future.
In this race, Weinberg is running to build up Town Center in anticipation of the light rail development, repair water and sewage infrastructure, fund mental health services and senior services within the city’s Youth and Family Services, build a new City Hall, and more. His campaign has earned the support of state and local elected progressives. Weinberg has earned your vote for re-election to Mercer Island City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Endorsed By: 41st Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats
Ted Weinberg is running unopposed for re-election to Mercer Island City Council, Position 4, where he has served since 2022. Weinberg works for the City of Seattle in IT resource and project management, helping to oversee budget and resource allocations for 60 municipal IT projects, such as court information systems and police video systems. Previously, he served on Mercer Island’s planning commission, the Mercer Island Sister City Association, and Friends of Seward Park.
On the council, Weinberg has prioritized council efficiency and transparency while addressing the community’s biggest challenges. He’s worked to ensure that local schools, public infrastructure, and green space are maintained to meet the needs of the community while the council continues strategic planning for the future.
In this race, Weinberg is running to build up Town Center in anticipation of the light rail development, repair water and sewage infrastructure, fund mental health services and senior services within the city’s Youth and Family Services, build a new City Hall, and more. His campaign has earned the support of state and local elected progressives. Weinberg has earned your vote for re-election to Mercer Island City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Endorsed By: 41st Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats
Johana Beresky is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 6. She is a Colombian immigrant and a graduate of both Cornell University and Pepperdine University. She works as an Operations and HR Management professional.
Beresky's campaign is prioritizing health, sustainability, and revitalizing the town center. With her experience as a CERT volunteer and training in Mental Health First Aid, she is a proponent of mental health care and compassionate crisis support. She is an advocate for emergency preparedness with sustainable infrastructure. Beresky hopes to expand the shuttle service downtown and improve walkability in the area.
We recommend Johana Beresky for Mercer Island City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
Johana Beresky is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 6. She is a Colombian immigrant and a graduate of both Cornell University and Pepperdine University. She works as an Operations and HR Management professional.
Beresky's campaign is prioritizing health, sustainability, and revitalizing the town center. With her experience as a CERT volunteer and training in Mental Health First Aid, she is a proponent of mental health care and compassionate crisis support. She is an advocate for emergency preparedness with sustainable infrastructure. Beresky hopes to expand the shuttle service downtown and improve walkability in the area.
We recommend Johana Beresky for Mercer Island City Council, Position 6.
Johana Beresky is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 6. She is a Colombian immigrant and a graduate of both Cornell University and Pepperdine University. She works as an Operations and HR Management professional.
Beresky's campaign is prioritizing health, sustainability, and revitalizing the town center. With her experience as a CERT volunteer and training in Mental Health First Aid, she is a proponent of mental health care and compassionate crisis support. She is an advocate for emergency preparedness with sustainable infrastructure. Beresky hopes to expand the shuttle service downtown and improve walkability in the area.
We recommend Johana Beresky for Mercer Island City Council, Position 6.
Lisa Anderl is running for re-election to the Mercer Island City Council in Position 6, where she has served since 2018. Anderl is an attorney who has worked as counsel for Lumen Technologies and as an administrative law judge for the state.
Anderl's campaign is focused on policing, infrastructure, and a balanced budget, echoing right-wing talking points. Anderl consistently votes for policies that have been proven ineffective in addressing homelessness. On the council, she voted for some of the most cruel measures against people experiencing homelessness, criminalizing camping and sleeping in your car, policies that are found to cause further harm rather than solve the crisis at hand. Additionally, Anderl opposed the 2018 levy to sustain funding for public safety, youth, family and senior services, and parks and recreation. Her previous opposition undermines her current campaign platform, which claims to support a strong police and first department, allowing for quick emergency responses.
Lisa Anderl's conservative priorities won’t advance real community safety, opportunity, or growth on the island.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
Lisa Anderl is running for re-election to the Mercer Island City Council in Position 6, where she has served since 2018. Anderl is an attorney who has worked as counsel for Lumen Technologies and as an administrative law judge for the state.
Anderl's campaign is focused on policing, infrastructure, and a balanced budget, echoing right-wing talking points. Anderl consistently votes for policies that have been proven ineffective in addressing homelessness. On the council, she voted for some of the most cruel measures against people experiencing homelessness, criminalizing camping and sleeping in your car, policies that are found to cause further harm rather than solve the crisis at hand. Additionally, Anderl opposed the 2018 levy to sustain funding for public safety, youth, family and senior services, and parks and recreation. Her previous opposition undermines her current campaign platform, which claims to support a strong police and first department, allowing for quick emergency responses.
Lisa Anderl's conservative priorities won’t advance real community safety, opportunity, or growth on the island.
Julie Hsieh is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7. Hsieh is a physician and the owner of the Yuan Ru Art Center in Bellevue. She serves as the chair of the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council and a member of the Mercer Island Visual Arts League.
Hsieh is running a thoughtful and inclusive campaign, prioritizing the well-being of all residents. She endorsed the City Bond for the Public Safety and Maintenance Facility to improve working conditions for our emergency responders. Hsieh is supported by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility for her advocacy for responsible gun ownership strategies that help keep all community members safe. She is a collaborative leader who takes a balanced approach to housing development, carefully planning to meet state regulations while still considering environmental impacts on the island and helping residents at all stages of life continue to live within their communities. Overall, her campaign seeks to incorporate all communities on the island and encourages residents to work together to care for one another.
Julie Hsieh is a compassionate leader with a creative and thoughtful vision for Mercer Island. We recommend her for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
Julie Hsieh is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7. Hsieh is a physician and the owner of the Yuan Ru Art Center in Bellevue. She serves as the chair of the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council and a member of the Mercer Island Visual Arts League.
Hsieh is running a thoughtful and inclusive campaign, prioritizing the well-being of all residents. She endorsed the City Bond for the Public Safety and Maintenance Facility to improve working conditions for our emergency responders. Hsieh is supported by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility for her advocacy for responsible gun ownership strategies that help keep all community members safe. She is a collaborative leader who takes a balanced approach to housing development, carefully planning to meet state regulations while still considering environmental impacts on the island and helping residents at all stages of life continue to live within their communities. Overall, her campaign seeks to incorporate all communities on the island and encourages residents to work together to care for one another.
Julie Hsieh is a compassionate leader with a creative and thoughtful vision for Mercer Island. We recommend her for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7.
Julie Hsieh is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7. Hsieh is a physician and the owner of the Yuan Ru Art Center in Bellevue. She serves as the chair of the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council and a member of the Mercer Island Visual Arts League.
Hsieh is running a thoughtful and inclusive campaign, prioritizing the well-being of all residents. She endorsed the City Bond for the Public Safety and Maintenance Facility to improve working conditions for our emergency responders. Hsieh is supported by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility for her advocacy for responsible gun ownership strategies that help keep all community members safe. She is a collaborative leader who takes a balanced approach to housing development, carefully planning to meet state regulations while still considering environmental impacts on the island and helping residents at all stages of life continue to live within their communities. Overall, her campaign seeks to incorporate all communities on the island and encourages residents to work together to care for one another.
Julie Hsieh is a compassionate leader with a creative and thoughtful vision for Mercer Island. We recommend her for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7.
Adam Ragheb is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7. He is a former Mercer Island Planning Commissioner and works in the aerospace industry.
Ragheb is running a more moderate campaign, opposing change to neighborhood character and housing development. He is an advocate for neighborhood watch and police camera surveillance networks to improve public safety. He strongly opposes low-barrier shelters, criticizing those in Bellevue and Kirkland. His campaign language echoes divisive language frequently used by Republicans to discourage meaningful solutions for our most vulnerable neighbors. He is also endorsed by Jaskaran Singh Sarao, a Republican who unsuccessfully challenged Lisa Wellman of Mercer Island last year for state Senate.
Adam Ragheb's campaign is more focused on isolating Mercer Island for only the wealthiest, rather than embracing progressive change that could benefit all residents. We recommend Hsieh for Position 7 on the Mercer Island City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
Adam Ragheb is running for Mercer Island City Council, Position 7. He is a former Mercer Island Planning Commissioner and works in the aerospace industry.
Ragheb is running a more moderate campaign, opposing change to neighborhood character and housing development. He is an advocate for neighborhood watch and police camera surveillance networks to improve public safety. He strongly opposes low-barrier shelters, criticizing those in Bellevue and Kirkland. His campaign language echoes divisive language frequently used by Republicans to discourage meaningful solutions for our most vulnerable neighbors. He is also endorsed by Jaskaran Singh Sarao, a Republican who unsuccessfully challenged Lisa Wellman of Mercer Island last year for state Senate.
Adam Ragheb's campaign is more focused on isolating Mercer Island for only the wealthiest, rather than embracing progressive change that could benefit all residents. We recommend Hsieh for Position 7 on the Mercer Island City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-15
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