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Real estate agent Ryan Beckett is running for re-election to the Yakima School Board, where he currently serves as President. He is also Chair of the City of Yakima’s public facilities district, which provides oversight for the Yakima Convention Center, and prior to that spent nine years on the Board of Yakima Valley Tourism. His son attends Yakima public school. 

His campaign is endorsed by several past board members as well as the Yakima County Republican Party and the Yakima Association of Realtors. In his re-election campaign, he repeats inflammatory conservative language around diversity and inclusion. In 2024, he also voted in favor of a "Program Reduction in Force," which resulted in the layoff of more than 100 employees throughout the district.

Yakima schools deserve a progressive leader who will uplift and serve our kids, not cut programs and staff members.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

Real estate agent Ryan Beckett is running for re-election to the Yakima School Board, where he currently serves as President. He is also Chair of the City of Yakima’s public facilities district, which provides oversight for the Yakima Convention Center, and prior to that spent nine years on the Board of Yakima Valley Tourism. His son attends Yakima public school. 

His campaign is endorsed by several past board members as well as the Yakima County Republican Party and the Yakima Association of Realtors. In his re-election campaign, he repeats inflammatory conservative language around diversity and inclusion. In 2024, he also voted in favor of a "Program Reduction in Force," which resulted in the layoff of more than 100 employees throughout the district.

Yakima schools deserve a progressive leader who will uplift and serve our kids, not cut programs and staff members.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

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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.

Ultima actualización 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.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-09

City of Yakima, District #4

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City Council, District #4 Yakima

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Janice Deccio is running for re-election for Yakima City Council, District 4. Deccio was also nominated by her fellow city council members to serve as Mayor of Yakima. Deccio has an extensive background in community engagement, including serving on the Yakima Arts Commission, Planning Commission, and Gang Reduction Task Force.

Deccio's re-election campaign is focused on safety, homelessness, and community collaboration. While she doesn't point to many specific policies she would like to implement, she takes a community-based approach to the issues most important to her. Deccio supports environmental preservation, "housing the unhoused," and putting together a Block Watch to deter criminal activity.

In 2023, the Yakima City Council attempted to censure Deccio after she made a contentious 911 call. According to her statement, Deccio called 911 about petitioners at Nob Hill Walmart who were harassing people. She resorted to calling the emergency line after the non-emergency line did not pick up, and the police chief had not responded to her. Both the city council and community members in attendance were split over Deccio's actions, with some coming to her defense and others calling for her to step down.

Although she takes a more moderate approach on many issues, Janice Deccio remains the best choice for Yakima City Council, District 4.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-13

Janice Deccio is running for re-election for Yakima City Council, District 4. Deccio was also nominated by her fellow city council members to serve as Mayor of Yakima. Deccio has an extensive background in community engagement, including serving on the Yakima Arts Commission, Planning Commission, and Gang Reduction Task Force.

Deccio's re-election campaign is focused on safety, homelessness, and community collaboration. While she doesn't point to many specific policies she would like to implement, she takes a community-based approach to the issues most important to her. Deccio supports environmental preservation, "housing the unhoused," and putting together a Block Watch to deter criminal activity.

In 2023, the Yakima City Council attempted to censure Deccio after she made a contentious 911 call. According to her statement, Deccio called 911 about petitioners at Nob Hill Walmart who were harassing people. She resorted to calling the emergency line after the non-emergency line did not pick up, and the police chief had not responded to her. Both the city council and community members in attendance were split over Deccio's actions, with some coming to her defense and others calling for her to step down.

Although she takes a more moderate approach on many issues, Janice Deccio remains the best choice for Yakima City Council, District 4.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-13

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Juliet Potrykus is challenging incumbent Janice Deccio for Yakima City Council, District 4. Potrykus is a small business owner, substitute teacher, and mom of 5 children in Yakima.

Potrykus' campaign, although vague, has a conservative tone, and she proudly touts her Republican endorsements. Throughout her platform, she refers to homelessness as a crime, suggesting unhoused people are dangerous and make Yakima unwelcoming. She does not offer solutions to compassionately address the crisis. She also suggested expanding flight routes to make more economic and labor connections for Yakima.

Potrykus is not a progressive choice for Yakima.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-13

Juliet Potrykus is challenging incumbent Janice Deccio for Yakima City Council, District 4. Potrykus is a small business owner, substitute teacher, and mom of 5 children in Yakima.

Potrykus' campaign, although vague, has a conservative tone, and she proudly touts her Republican endorsements. Throughout her platform, she refers to homelessness as a crime, suggesting unhoused people are dangerous and make Yakima unwelcoming. She does not offer solutions to compassionately address the crisis. She also suggested expanding flight routes to make more economic and labor connections for Yakima.

Potrykus is not a progressive choice for Yakima.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-13

Yakima School Board

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Director, Position #1, Junta Escolar Yakima

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Pam Shelton was inspired to run after the current board's unsavory decision to lay off educators to save money. Born and raised locally, Shelton worked for years as a bookkeeper and recently served as a substitute teacher in the school district.

Shelton believes that eliminating teachers should be a last resort because of the important role they play in students’ lives. If elected, she wants to protect resources for students and prioritize respect for educators.

We appreciate her vision, passion, and educational experience within the district. We recommend voting for Pam Shelton to make progressive change on the Yakima School Board in Position 1.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

Pam Shelton was inspired to run after the current board's unsavory decision to lay off educators to save money. Born and raised locally, Shelton worked for years as a bookkeeper and recently served as a substitute teacher in the school district.

Shelton believes that eliminating teachers should be a last resort because of the important role they play in students’ lives. If elected, she wants to protect resources for students and prioritize respect for educators.

We appreciate her vision, passion, and educational experience within the district. We recommend voting for Pam Shelton to make progressive change on the Yakima School Board in Position 1.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

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Dr. Esperanza Lemos is the Director of Education at radio station KDNA, broadcast to farmworkers in the lower Yakima Valley, and seeking to uplift the entire Hispanic/ Latino community. Unfortunately, Dr. Lemos' campaign did not include specific policy proposals or solutions she would implement if elected.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-13

Dr. Esperanza Lemos is the Director of Education at radio station KDNA, broadcast to farmworkers in the lower Yakima Valley, and seeking to uplift the entire Hispanic/ Latino community. Unfortunately, Dr. Lemos' campaign did not include specific policy proposals or solutions she would implement if elected.

Ultima actualización 2025-10-13

Director, Position #2, Junta Escolar Yakima

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Jonathan Babcock is running for Yakima School Board Director in Position 2. He has been a teacher in Sunnyside for 22 years and serves as Co-President of the educators’ association. B

Babcock seeks to bring an educator’s perspective to board decisions, ensuring that students and classrooms are the last place cuts are made, not the first. He believes the district must lead by example by scrutinizing central administration and operational spending. His approach prioritizes staffing, preventing personnel cuts, and implementing strategies for retention.

We recommend Jonathan Babcock for Yakima School Board Director, Position 2, because of his strong support from local educators.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

Jonathan Babcock is running for Yakima School Board Director in Position 2. He has been a teacher in Sunnyside for 22 years and serves as Co-President of the educators’ association. B

Babcock seeks to bring an educator’s perspective to board decisions, ensuring that students and classrooms are the last place cuts are made, not the first. He believes the district must lead by example by scrutinizing central administration and operational spending. His approach prioritizes staffing, preventing personnel cuts, and implementing strategies for retention.

We recommend Jonathan Babcock for Yakima School Board Director, Position 2, because of his strong support from local educators.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

Otros Candidatos

Real estate agent Ryan Beckett is running for re-election to the Yakima School Board, where he currently serves as President. He is also Chair of the City of Yakima’s public facilities district, which provides oversight for the Yakima Convention Center, and prior to that spent nine years on the Board of Yakima Valley Tourism. His son attends Yakima public school. 

His campaign is endorsed by several past board members as well as the Yakima County Republican Party and the Yakima Association of Realtors. In his re-election campaign, he repeats inflammatory conservative language around diversity and inclusion. In 2024, he also voted in favor of a "Program Reduction in Force," which resulted in the layoff of more than 100 employees throughout the district.

Yakima schools deserve a progressive leader who will uplift and serve our kids, not cut programs and staff members.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30

Real estate agent Ryan Beckett is running for re-election to the Yakima School Board, where he currently serves as President. He is also Chair of the City of Yakima’s public facilities district, which provides oversight for the Yakima Convention Center, and prior to that spent nine years on the Board of Yakima Valley Tourism. His son attends Yakima public school. 

His campaign is endorsed by several past board members as well as the Yakima County Republican Party and the Yakima Association of Realtors. In his re-election campaign, he repeats inflammatory conservative language around diversity and inclusion. In 2024, he also voted in favor of a "Program Reduction in Force," which resulted in the layoff of more than 100 employees throughout the district.

Yakima schools deserve a progressive leader who will uplift and serve our kids, not cut programs and staff members.

Ultima actualización 2025-09-30