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Tammy Dziak

Tammy Dziak is running for Federal Way City Council, Position 4. Dziak is a community advocate with over 40 years of experience in health care and senior services. She is the CEO of Affinity Senior Transitions, which helps "seniors navigate life transitions with dignity and respect."

Dziak outlines a series of priorities she wishes to address, if elected. Her focus on public safety includes better training for police officers to implement de-escalation techniques and for crisis response teams to assist in complex situations. Dziak also wants to mirror proven programs from around the country to address homelessness. However, she does not identify any specific programs. With her background in health and senior services, Dziak also outlined plans for youth development and senior support, including the development of youth and senior centers.

While we would like to see Tammy Dziak's platform include more specifics, she is the clear progressive choice in the race for Federal Way City Council, Position 3.

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Tammy Dziak is running for Federal Way City Council, Position 4. Dziak is a community advocate with over 40 years of experience in health care and senior services. She is the CEO of Affinity Senior Transitions, which helps "seniors navigate life transitions with dignity and respect."

Dziak outlines a series of priorities she wishes to address, if elected. Her focus on public safety includes better training for police officers to implement de-escalation techniques and for crisis response teams to assist in complex situations. Dziak also wants to mirror proven programs from around the country to address homelessness. However, she does not identify any specific programs. With her background in health and senior services, Dziak also outlined plans for youth development and senior support, including the development of youth and senior centers.

While we would like to see Tammy Dziak's platform include more specifics, she is the clear progressive choice in the race for Federal Way City Council, Position 3.

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Endorsed By: 30th Legislative District Democrats

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Approve 8201 to grow WA Cares Funding!

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: 2025-10-03

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: 2025-10-03

King County

King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. 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. Born in a refugee settlement in Sudan and raised in Seattle’s public housing, he made his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration.

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, and worked to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness.

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.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. 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. Born in a refugee settlement in Sudan and raised in Seattle’s public housing, he made his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration.

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, and worked to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness.

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.

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.

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.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 925, Washington Bikes, The Urbanist, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Bellevue Firefighters - IAFF Local 1604

Port of Seattle

Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running 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: 2025-10-01

Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running 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: 2025-10-01

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 925, SEIU 775, M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Washington Conservation Action, 32nd Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats, 43rd Legislative District Democrats

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: 2025-10-01

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: 2025-10-01

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, SEIU Local 925, APACE, SEIU 775, M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, UFCW 3000, OneAmerica Votes, 32nd Legislative District Democrats, 47th Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats, 48th Legislative District Democrats, 43rd Legislative District Democrats

Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running 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, expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund, and more. 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: 2025-10-01

Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running 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, expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund, and more. 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: 2025-10-01

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, APACE, OneAmerica Votes, Sage Leaders, SEIU 775, M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, UFCW 3000, 32nd Legislative District Democrats, 47th Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats, 43rd Legislative District Democrats

Federal Way Mayor

There are no progressive choices in the general election race for Mayor of Federal Way.

Jim Ferrell is a three-time member of the Federal Way City Council and was a prosecutor in Renton before later becoming a King County senior deputy prosecutor. Ferrell has been a conservative figure in Federal Way for over a decade, with crime and heavy policing at the forefront of his work. Ferrell appeared at a press conference with Seattle Police Officer Guild leader Mike Solan, who is known for defending the Seattle officers who participated in the January 6th insurrection. During Ferrell's time as mayor, the Federal Way Police Department had multiple instances of officers using excessive force and behaving inappropriately, including a controversial video posted by an officer that made national news in 2022.

In response to a shooting that left a 2-year-old boy dead, Ferrell hired more police officers, rather than implement gun safety tactics. In 2024, Ferrell touted a 400% increase in drug arrests and said that "change in behavior starts with getting people into treatment via the justice system." While one of his priorities is improving the "quality of life" in Federal Way, he has boasted about the efforts of the Special Operations Unit to sweep encampments, but has made little mention of addressing the affordable housing crisis. If re-elected, Jim Ferrell will continue to be an obstacle to meaningful progress in Federal Way.

Susan Honda was the Deputy Mayor of Federal Way before the position was eliminated in 2024. First elected in 2011, Honda has spent her time on the council focusing on criminalizing homelessness by banning the use of shopping carts on sidewalks, which will cost taxpayers $250,000 annually. It does not solve the underlying causes of homelessness and unnecessarily punishes the poor by subjecting them to a $50 fine. In 2023, the 30th District Republicans endorsed Honda for Federal Way City Council, a reflection of her voting record and priorities on the council. Susan Honda will not be a progressive candidate for Federal Way.

We recommend writing in your own progressive candidate of choice for Mayor of Federal Way.

There are no progressive choices in the general election race for Mayor of Federal Way.

Jim Ferrell is a three-time member of the Federal Way City Council and was a prosecutor in Renton before later becoming a King County senior deputy prosecutor. Ferrell has been a conservative figure in Federal Way for over a decade, with crime and heavy policing at the forefront of his work. Ferrell appeared at a press conference with Seattle Police Officer Guild leader Mike Solan, who is known for defending the Seattle officers who participated in the January 6th insurrection. During Ferrell's time as mayor, the Federal Way Police Department had multiple instances of officers using excessive force and behaving inappropriately, including a controversial video posted by an officer that made national news in 2022.

In response to a shooting that left a 2-year-old boy dead, Ferrell hired more police officers, rather than implement gun safety tactics. In 2024, Ferrell touted a 400% increase in drug arrests and said that "change in behavior starts with getting people into treatment via the justice system." While one of his priorities is improving the "quality of life" in Federal Way, he has boasted about the efforts of the Special Operations Unit to sweep encampments, but has made little mention of addressing the affordable housing crisis. If re-elected, Jim Ferrell will continue to be an obstacle to meaningful progress in Federal Way.

Susan Honda was the Deputy Mayor of Federal Way before the position was eliminated in 2024. First elected in 2011, Honda has spent her time on the council focusing on criminalizing homelessness by banning the use of shopping carts on sidewalks, which will cost taxpayers $250,000 annually. It does not solve the underlying causes of homelessness and unnecessarily punishes the poor by subjecting them to a $50 fine. In 2023, the 30th District Republicans endorsed Honda for Federal Way City Council, a reflection of her voting record and priorities on the council. Susan Honda will not be a progressive candidate for Federal Way.

We recommend writing in your own progressive candidate of choice for Mayor of Federal Way.

Federal Way City Council

Nathan Orth is running for Federal Way City Council, Position 2. According to his website, Orth worked at a logistics company for over 20 years and currently lives in Federal Way with his family.

Orth is running a relatively progressive campaign focused on the economy, cannabis, public safety, housing, and transportation. While some of his issue areas lack focus, he does propose some progressive solutions, such as transit-oriented housing, increasing density, and re-evaluating the root causes of crime to help deter it from the community.

While we would like to see his campaign a bit more focused and detailed, Nathan Orth seems to be on the right track to implement more progressive solutions than his two conservative-leaning opponents. In this low-information race, we lean towards voting for Nathan Orth for Federal Way City Council, Position 2.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Nathan Orth is running for Federal Way City Council, Position 2. According to his website, Orth worked at a logistics company for over 20 years and currently lives in Federal Way with his family.

Orth is running a relatively progressive campaign focused on the economy, cannabis, public safety, housing, and transportation. While some of his issue areas lack focus, he does propose some progressive solutions, such as transit-oriented housing, increasing density, and re-evaluating the root causes of crime to help deter it from the community.

While we would like to see his campaign a bit more focused and detailed, Nathan Orth seems to be on the right track to implement more progressive solutions than his two conservative-leaning opponents. In this low-information race, we lean towards voting for Nathan Orth for Federal Way City Council, Position 2.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Other Candidates

Martin Moore is a moderate candidate who previously served on the Federal Way Council from 2013 to 2021 and ran to represent the 30th District in the State House of Representatives. Moore's current campaign is prioritizing public safety and homelessness. He strongly supports hiring more police officers as a response to public safety, while making no mention of harm reduction or accountability. Additionally, the language he uses around the unhoused population and public encampments insinuates that they are inherently dangerous and a threat to public safety. While he proposes permanent supportive and transitional housing options, he strongly opposes encampments in Federal Way. We know that housing is a basic human right and everyone, regardless of their background, deserves to have a stable roof over their head.

Martin Moore is not a progressive choice in this race.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Martin Moore is a moderate candidate who previously served on the Federal Way Council from 2013 to 2021 and ran to represent the 30th District in the State House of Representatives. Moore's current campaign is prioritizing public safety and homelessness. He strongly supports hiring more police officers as a response to public safety, while making no mention of harm reduction or accountability. Additionally, the language he uses around the unhoused population and public encampments insinuates that they are inherently dangerous and a threat to public safety. While he proposes permanent supportive and transitional housing options, he strongly opposes encampments in Federal Way. We know that housing is a basic human right and everyone, regardless of their background, deserves to have a stable roof over their head.

Martin Moore is not a progressive choice in this race.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Tammy Dziak is running for Federal Way City Council, Position 4. Dziak is a community advocate with over 40 years of experience in health care and senior services. She is the CEO of Affinity Senior Transitions, which helps "seniors navigate life transitions with dignity and respect."

Dziak outlines a series of priorities she wishes to address, if elected. Her focus on public safety includes better training for police officers to implement de-escalation techniques and for crisis response teams to assist in complex situations. Dziak also wants to mirror proven programs from around the country to address homelessness. However, she does not identify any specific programs. With her background in health and senior services, Dziak also outlined plans for youth development and senior support, including the development of youth and senior centers.

While we would like to see Tammy Dziak's platform include more specifics, she is the clear progressive choice in the race for Federal Way City Council, Position 3.

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Tammy Dziak is running for Federal Way City Council, Position 4. Dziak is a community advocate with over 40 years of experience in health care and senior services. She is the CEO of Affinity Senior Transitions, which helps "seniors navigate life transitions with dignity and respect."

Dziak outlines a series of priorities she wishes to address, if elected. Her focus on public safety includes better training for police officers to implement de-escalation techniques and for crisis response teams to assist in complex situations. Dziak also wants to mirror proven programs from around the country to address homelessness. However, she does not identify any specific programs. With her background in health and senior services, Dziak also outlined plans for youth development and senior support, including the development of youth and senior centers.

While we would like to see Tammy Dziak's platform include more specifics, she is the clear progressive choice in the race for Federal Way City Council, Position 3.

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Endorsed By: 30th Legislative District Democrats

Other Candidates

Melissa Hamilton is also running for Federal Way City Council, Position 4. Hamilton is a Republican who previously challenged Jamila Taylor to represent the 30th District in the Washington State House.

Hamilton is running a more conservative campaign, focused on limiting governance and taxes. Her approach to public safety largely focuses on increasing police staffing, but does not include plans for crisis response teams or culturally responsive training. In her previous legislative campaign, Hamilton frequently referenced conservative talking points, such as "eliminating wasteful spending" and "refocus[ing] public education on its primary purpose" without providing meaningful policy details.

Melissa Hamilton will not offer the progressive leadership that residents of Federal Way deserve.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Melissa Hamilton is also running for Federal Way City Council, Position 4. Hamilton is a Republican who previously challenged Jamila Taylor to represent the 30th District in the Washington State House.

Hamilton is running a more conservative campaign, focused on limiting governance and taxes. Her approach to public safety largely focuses on increasing police staffing, but does not include plans for crisis response teams or culturally responsive training. In her previous legislative campaign, Hamilton frequently referenced conservative talking points, such as "eliminating wasteful spending" and "refocus[ing] public education on its primary purpose" without providing meaningful policy details.

Melissa Hamilton will not offer the progressive leadership that residents of Federal Way deserve.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Les Sessoms is challenging incumbent Jack Dovey for Federal Way City Council, Position 6. Sessoms is a higher education professional with experience in recruitment and retention for diverse college-bound youth. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and Chapman University, with degrees in Political Science and Organizational Leadership.

From his professional experience, it is clear that Sessoms leads with a lens of compassion and equity. He is a champion for diversity initiatives, especially for students. He helped create programming for college-bound youth and proposed youth engagement initiatives for career development. As a regular transit user, he advocates for improving public transportation options, particularly for the city's most vulnerable residents. Additionally, he acknowledges the housing shortage facing the city, proposing sustainable solutions to address the issue and improve the supply. He is a proponent of increasing a diverse supply of houses, such as duplexes and triplexes, through zoning reforms that can streamline the process and allow developers to build more efficiently. Throughout his campaign, Sessoms approaches the issues facing Federal Way holistically, advocating for transit-oriented housing, supporting minority-owned businesses, and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Les Sessoms is by far the most progressive candidate in this race and would bring a fresh, compassionate, and inclusive perspective. He deserves your vote to serve on the Federal Way City Council, Position 6.

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Les Sessoms is challenging incumbent Jack Dovey for Federal Way City Council, Position 6. Sessoms is a higher education professional with experience in recruitment and retention for diverse college-bound youth. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and Chapman University, with degrees in Political Science and Organizational Leadership.

From his professional experience, it is clear that Sessoms leads with a lens of compassion and equity. He is a champion for diversity initiatives, especially for students. He helped create programming for college-bound youth and proposed youth engagement initiatives for career development. As a regular transit user, he advocates for improving public transportation options, particularly for the city's most vulnerable residents. Additionally, he acknowledges the housing shortage facing the city, proposing sustainable solutions to address the issue and improve the supply. He is a proponent of increasing a diverse supply of houses, such as duplexes and triplexes, through zoning reforms that can streamline the process and allow developers to build more efficiently. Throughout his campaign, Sessoms approaches the issues facing Federal Way holistically, advocating for transit-oriented housing, supporting minority-owned businesses, and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Les Sessoms is by far the most progressive candidate in this race and would bring a fresh, compassionate, and inclusive perspective. He deserves your vote to serve on the Federal Way City Council, Position 6.

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Endorsed By: 30th Legislative District Democrats

Other Candidates

Jack Dovey is running for re-election for Federal Way City Council, Position 6. Dovey is a former mayor and council member who previously ran as a Republican to represent the 30th Legislative District.

While Dovey does not have a re-election campaign site available as of late September, he tends to be a more conservative voice on the council. In 2022, Dovey spoke in favor of a shopping cart ban, a decision that primarily negatively impacts unhoused people who use shopping carts to carry their belongings. The estimated cost to enforce the ordinance was $250,000, a sum that could be better spent on providing support resources rather than criminalizing our struggling neighbors. He is also vehemently against increasing taxes, yet is campaigning to maintain "first-class services" in Federal Way. Taxes are how we show up for each other, delivering the quality schools, affordable health care, and good-paying jobs that ensure all our families can thrive.

Jack Dovey will continue to be an obstacle to progress on the council if re-elected. Federal Way deserves fresh leadership that will prioritize progressive solutions, which is why we recommend voting for Les Sessoms for Federal Way City Council, Position 6.

Last updated: 2025-09-30

Jack Dovey is running for re-election for Federal Way City Council, Position 6. Dovey is a former mayor and council member who previously ran as a Republican to represent the 30th Legislative District.

While Dovey does not have a re-election campaign site available as of late September, he tends to be a more conservative voice on the council. In 2022, Dovey spoke in favor of a shopping cart ban, a decision that primarily negatively impacts unhoused people who use shopping carts to carry their belongings. The estimated cost to enforce the ordinance was $250,000, a sum that could be better spent on providing support resources rather than criminalizing our struggling neighbors. He is also vehemently against increasing taxes, yet is campaigning to maintain "first-class services" in Federal Way. Taxes are how we show up for each other, delivering the quality schools, affordable health care, and good-paying jobs that ensure all our families can thrive.

Jack Dovey will continue to be an obstacle to progress on the council if re-elected. Federal Way deserves fresh leadership that will prioritize progressive solutions, which is why we recommend voting for Les Sessoms for Federal Way City Council, Position 6.

Last updated: 2025-09-30