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Statewide Ballot Measures
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.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
City of Yakima, District #4
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
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.
Last updated: 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.
Last updated: 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.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Other Candidates
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.
Last updated: 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.
Last updated: 2025-10-13