With over 35,000 members, Washington CAN! is the state’s largest grassroots community organization. Together we work to achieve racial, social, and economic justice in our state and nation. Our strength as an organization depends on our members’ involvement. We believe that we can only achieve our goals when people take action for justice.
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
The City of Seattle’s wildly successful Democracy Voucher Program is up for renewal this year. The first-in-the-nation program was first approved by voters in 2015 as a way for Seattle residents to contribute to local elections, regardless of their income level. Every eligible Seattle resident is given four $25 vouchers to support local candidates of their choice. Since its launch in 2017, the program has transformed Seattle's elections. Small-donor participation has increased fivefold. More women and candidates of color are running and winning. The influence of big money and out-of-city donors has been sharply reduced. Participation among lower-income residents and communities of color has increased, allowing more voices to be heard. At a time when democracy is under attack across the country, Seattle can’t afford to go backward.
The City is proposing a 10-year renewal of the existing property tax levy that funds the Democracy Voucher Program. There will be a modest, inflation-adjusted increase, costing the average homeowner approximately $13 per year.
The Democracy Voucher program has been successful since its conception and continues to strengthen voter participation in Seattle. Vote YES on Seattle Proposition 1 to continue to give all voters a stronger voice in our elections.
The City of Seattle’s wildly successful Democracy Voucher Program is up for renewal this year. The first-in-the-nation program was first approved by voters in 2015 as a way for Seattle residents to contribute to local elections, regardless of their income level. Every eligible Seattle resident is given four $25 vouchers to support local candidates of their choice. Since its launch in 2017, the program has transformed Seattle's elections. Small-donor participation has increased fivefold. More women and candidates of color are running and winning. The influence of big money and out-of-city donors has been sharply reduced. Participation among lower-income residents and communities of color has increased, allowing more voices to be heard. At a time when democracy is under attack across the country, Seattle can’t afford to go backward.
The City is proposing a 10-year renewal of the existing property tax levy that funds the Democracy Voucher Program. There will be a modest, inflation-adjusted increase, costing the average homeowner approximately $13 per year.
The Democracy Voucher program has been successful since its conception and continues to strengthen voter participation in Seattle. Vote YES on Seattle Proposition 1 to continue to give all voters a stronger voice in our elections.