View February Special Election results Keep your voter registration up-to-date Learn how we count your ballot Register to vote today . Here's a story our opinion columnist Samantha Allen wrote about this topic. A small, well-run homeless services department supported by a sea of volunteers and financed largely by philanthropy brought homelessness to functional zero in Gresham. My plan would provide $500 per month to 16,000 working families to help cover the cost of rent, groceries, childcare, or whatever they determine is best for their family. There are 15 candidates running for Seattle mayor it's nearly impossible to cover them all equally (not least of all because Crosscut has only one dedicated Seattle politics reporter!). Please complete this form regarding accommodations or accommodations requests. Our regional transit system must work in concert with each other to travel with ease throughout the city and have quick access in and out along our highways and interstates. Prior to working for Gonzlez, Thomas was a political field director with the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund. At Chief Seattle Club, we have moved 681 folks into permanent housing since 2018. She is slightly less likely to be toxic than Cary Moon. This guide won't tell you who to vote for, but should help you make the choice for yourself. The job: The city attorney, the city's top government lawyer,manages a team of more than 100 attorneys, making this office one of the largest law offices in Seattle and the third largest public law office in the state. Military members and their spouses can vote by mail, fax or email. If you are going to be in another state or another country when Washington ballots are mailed and you won't be returning until after the election, you have several options. An enrolled member of the Kithehaki Band of the Pawnee Nation and a member of the Upper Athabascan people of Mentasta Lake, shes one of two Native candidates for mayor this year. We will maximize our return on the Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption to incentivize more private developers to build affordable units. 1April Berg House Pos. By using the Gresham methodology, we can eliminate all camping on public property. Supporters say the idea democratizes political campaigns by giving regular folks money to contribute as they choose, presumably taking some power away from the rich people, companies and organizations that seem to dominate campaign finance. City of Clyde Hill. According to FairVote, an organization advocating for election reform, while no municipalities in Washington employ ranked-choice voting, the approach was used in 22 paces as of June 2021, from Oregon and California to Minnesota. Our reliance on sales tax and many local levies exacerbates our already regressive tax system. To stabilize our neighbors and get them off the streets, I will establish Dignity Communities using surplus city property and leasing private property to create safe places for temporary shelter with service providers on site, amenities to meet basic human needs, support teams and job placement for sustainable earned income. But new photos of the Great Emancipator have surfaced from the National Archives that show us a different side of Lincoln. The Recall Sawant initiative will not be on the primary ballot for Seattle City Council District 3 voters. The job: The King County Council is the countys legislative body, tasked with passing new laws and approving the county budget. Cle Elum, WA 98922Powered by people like you, Rep Eslick: I believe now is an ideal time to provide meaningful tax relief to working families, Once again, Democrats are trying to hide what they are doing in Olympia, Senator Padden: Our state is in a ridiculous situation now regarding the vehicle-pursuit law., Democrats seek to pass more anti-police legislation to make Washington safer for criminals, Rep. Tom Dent: Public safety is not a partisan issue. Here's a story politics reporter Melissa Santos wrote about this years matchup. By partnering with BIPOC and neighborhood focused organizations, we can ensure rental assistance is delineated with an equity lens. Get into full compliance with the consent decree. She left that position to take on pro bono activist defense work and to volunteer with the National Lawyers Guild while still doing contract public defense. What about election laws and the other Washington? 5, Walla WallaDanielle Garbe Reser County Council- Pos. . The Jump Start Tax has allocations for housing; which is a top priority. While Im curious about the potential for a basic income in Washington, the inflationary repercussions of such a policy lead me to believe that a more targeted approach is what we need right now.". Doing so makes Seattle a prime destination for drug addicts trying to find a better place to accommodate their drug addiction.. Compassionate permissiveness does not work. Our highest priority must be to invest more into an eco-friendly comprehensive transit system that interconnects our city neighborhoods. For a more detailed explanation of how we decidewhich campaigns to follow, read the item belowunder "methodology" but here's the short answer: Candidates who haven't raised any money have virtually no chance of advancing to the general election. You cansearch by county for city and county races. We then took those questions and created a questionnaire for candidates to answer. With business down from the pandemic, Houston worked for six months as an interim policy adviser to Councilmember Teresa Mosqeuda, a position that ended in May. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Black Robed Preachers from the Founding Era covered current issues of the day from a Biblical perspective. The more recent problems with legitimate protests being infiltrated with rioters and looters werereally unfortunate. Oliver is the executive director of Creative Justice, a youth and "arts-based healing-engaged space for youth. A leader in the protests to defund the police and halt the construction of a new youth jail, Oliver ran for mayor as a co-founding member of the Seattle Peoples Party in 2017. In even-number years, they vote on state legislative races and Congress. Many people think that Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves, and have given him the reputation of the Great . Candidates are allowed to ask for your vouchers in the same way they might solicit other kinds of campaign contributions, including at in-person town halls or when they knock on your door during campaigning. Crosscut adopted the Citizens Agenda style of election reporting this year, inviting our readers to take an active role in the process by telling us what they want the candidates to be discussing as they compete for their votes. If you're curious about how this Washington and the District of Columbia intersect around election laws, read this story by Melissa Santos. Homeownership is the best rent control, so Ill be proposing lots of ways to get people into ownership. Hisanswers are included nearly verbatim, below. Have an idea for an election story for us to look in to? 1. (The city does check the vouchers when theyre submitted, so you wont be able to spend your vouchers twice.) IncumbentJenny Durkan declined to seek reelection. No. You can see what initiatives are gathering signatures to secure a place on the ballot. Create more flexibility within the Single-family zones, such as reducing the minimum lot size at block ends, Establish more opportunities for Land Trust models. Stop sweeps, keep people living on the streets while the city continues to throw tens of millions at a problem they have no plan or ability to fix, all while making our neighborhoods unsafe. Biblical Voter offers voter guides and election tools to enable citizens to exercise their right and privilege to vote in accordance with Gods word and moral absolutes. Abraham Lincoln The Great Emancipator CoinSee prices and values for Abraham Lincoln - King in the NGC Coin Price Guide. Hes also the president of a company that sets up sound systems for small to medium events and venues. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. If you do not have one of those cards, you can still register by mail or in person. The job: Position 9 on the Seattle City Council is citywide, which means all Seattle voters can make a choice in this race. We have to incentivize new business growth that encourages new startups throughout the city that promotes the arts and community engagement. In the meantime, we need to decrease response times for priority one calls, while ensuring constitutional policing for ALL of our neighbors. You can drop your ballot in one of these boxes until 8 p.m. on Election Day. It doesnt work to have large-scale shelters with beds and bunks. See results for Seattle and King County primaries here. Levy Lid Lift for Parks and Open Space. The proposal is complicated because it involves changing the city charter, and people are heatedly debating what it would accomplish. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, 5th Congressional District, Nancy Dailey Slotnick, Pierce County Council, Marcia Kelbon, Jefferson County Commissioner, Jaime Herrera Beutler, 3rd Congressional District, Adam Morgan, Mill Creek City Council, Position #6, Alan Richrod, Aberdeen City Council, Ward #5, Position #10, Alex Rossiter, Tumwater City Council, Position #6, Ben Wick, Spokane Valley City Council, Position #4, Brett Johnson, Tacoma City Council At-Large Position #6, Brian Hess, Yelm City Council, Position #5, BrieAnne Gray, Mead School Board, Position #5, Candace Mercer, Olympia City Council, Position #4, Carolina Silva, Pullman School Board, Position #4, Cris Kaminskas, Mayor of City of Liberty Lake, David Olson, Peninsula School Board, Position #5, Deanna Martinez, Moses Lake City Council, Position #1, Dennis King, Puyallup City Council, District #2, Dick Marzano, Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position #2, Donald Redfield, Electric City City Council, Position #1, Dustin Swartz, Moses Lake City Council, Position #2, Ed Wood, University Place City Council, Position #4, Erica Norton, Federal Way City Council, Position #2, Erik Mann, Oak Harbor School Director, Position #5, Gina Johnson, Bellevue City Council, Position #6, Hugh Anatook, South Bend Fire Commissioner, District #3, Jack Dovey, Federal Way City Council, Position #6, Jackie Maddux, Battle Ground School Board, Position #5, James "JJ" Johnson, Spokane Valley City Council, Position #1, Jason Whalen, Lakewood City Council, Position #3, Jesse Garrett, Mayor of City of Kettle Falls, Jessie Simmons, Port of Olympia Commissioner, Position #2, Jim McEntire, Clallam County Hospital District 2 Commissioner District 1 Position #2, John Colvin, DuPont City Council, Position #7, John McCarthy, Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position #1, Kevin Fuhr, Moses Lake School Board, Position #4, Mark James, Marysville City Council, Position #2, Marty Young, Cascade School District Board, Position #5, Maureen Sundstrom, Buckley City Council, Position #3, Michelle Belkot, Vancouver School District School Director, Position #2, Pablo Monroy, Bonney Lake City Council, Position #6, Patrick Decker, Lynnwood City Council, Position #2, Ryan Beckett, Yakima School Board, Position #2, Tom Lee, Longview City Council, Position #7, Troy McCoy, Battle Ground City Council, Position #1, Wendee Odell, Auburn City Council, Position #2, Primary Election Endorsements: Kate Martin, Seattle City Council; Jeff McAllister, Kelso City Council; Richard McCaine, Kelso City Council, Maia Espinoza, Superintendent of Public Instruction, David Larson, Washington State Supreme Court #3, Charles Johnson, Washington State Supreme Court #4, G. Helen Whitener, Washington State Supreme Court #6, Primary Election: Dr. Raul Garcia, Governor & Mike Vaska, Attorney General, Jeffery Beeler, 1st Congressional District, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, 3rd Congressional District, Congressman Dan Newhouse, 4th Congressional District, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, 5th Congressional District, Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, 14th LD Position 2, Rep. Bruce Chandler, 15th LD Position 1, Elaina Gonzales-Blanton, 23rd LD Position 2, Rep. Kelly Chambers, 25th LD Position 1, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, 31st LD Position 1, Rep. Carolyn Eslick, 39th LD Position 2, Hans Zeiger, Pierce County Council Position 2, Jason Whalen, Pierce County Council Position 6, Mainstream Republicans of Washington & MRW Alliance | P.O. Violent crime and property crime are up double digits. BIPOC communities are those most impacted by the housing affordability crisis and the racial wealth gap. Create more flexibility within the single-family zones, such as reducing the minimum lot size at block ends, Establish more opportunities for land trust models. He was first elected in 2009 on a platform of moving away from hardcore law and order justice. First, we preserve pre-existing housing that costs less than 30% of a renter's income. Local and county elections are happening all over Washington state this fall. Her most notable case was winning a $150,000 settlement against Seattle after an officer threatened to beat the Mexican piss out of her client. Eliminating single-family zoning is a one-size-fits all approach that will not fix the problem it is trying to solve; in fact, it could accelerate gentrification and increase in housing costs we have experienced over the past decade, particularly in our historically BIPOC neighborhoods. To ensure your questionnaire is considered for endorsement you must fill out the questionnaire below and use this online system to submit it. The Office of the Secretary of State keeps thislist of where the boxesare located. Check your mailbox! We don't have a Voter Guide this year, but below are links to all the articles written about some of the candidates on your ballot: Referendum 90 Jesse Jenson Cathy McMorris-Rodgers Dan Newhouse Duane Davidson Matt Larkin Maia Espinoza Steven O'Ban Jacquelin Maycumber Jeff Wilson Mark Schoesler Luanne Van Werven Matt Boehnke Andrew Barkis Drew [] There's an effort underway to get the "Compassion Seattle" initiative on the Seattle ballot in November. We need to recognize the dignity and needs of our neighbors and ensure that our temporary homes are provided without preconditions such as requiring employment or being free from substance abuse, and that also meet the individual needs of our neighbors without homes. Yes, we have to support individual landlords. Proposals usually require numerous legislative sessions before progressing toward a vote in one house or the other. 2022 Biblical Voter. How can Washington and Seattle build a more progressive tax system to address income inequality without an income tax? A voter can spend all four $25 vouchers on one candidate or donate them to multiple candidates they support. This helps you to make an informed decision when voting based on the candidates for office and state legislative issues that impact our Judeo-Christian beliefs. Voters approved the first "Best Starts for Kids" levy in 2015, which expires Dec. 31, 2021, unless renewed by King County voters. Brianna Thomas, an aide to Seattle CityCouncil President Lorena Gonzlez, works on issues of public safety, labor and criminal justice reform. But this time there's a new challenger who might make the race interesting: state Sen. Joe Nguyen. "Our police forces will tell you that they suffer for understaffing - the solution is to integrate more trained civilians into our crisis response. By subscribing, you agree to receive occasional membership emails from Crosscut/Cascade Public Media. 1 Conservation Futures Levy, Approved on Proposition 3 Ranked Choice Voting, LD 1Davina Duerr House Pos. During the COVID-19 crisis we saw a substantive uptick in people living in vehicles across the City. LD 1 Davina Duerr . Do small landlords need specific support from your administration? Here at Washington Conservation Voters, we work to elect environmentally responsible candidates across the state. 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This is the second time Nelson has sought a seat on the council with the backing of the business community, losing in the primary in 2017. How will you pay for your plans? As Mayor, I will treat small landlords like the critical partners in meeting Seattles housing needs that they are. Share it with us below. "You will not see me supporting your business and I find it intriguing you think that crime is just in Tacoma, said a Tacoma Councilmember. However, we cannot promote one bad idea with another and force homeless from parks and public properties to the edge of road somewhere else. Those answers will make up the meat of this guide. Registered voters will receive their ballots around Oct. 15. 2Shukri Olow House Pos. He previously served in the state Legislature and on the King County Council. Our legislature has a duty to act to protect our communities and our children.". 2LD 35Julianne Gale SenateJames DeHart House Pos. You can make sure your registration is up to date with your current address;check in here. Your precinct determines which positions you may vote for, so you may see candidates in the complete county guide that do not appear on your ballot. Candidates eligible to receive vouchers are listed on the participating candidates' page. The Future of Environmentalism Video Project. The Washington Conservation Voters Political Committee reviews completed questionnaires and may choose to interview candidates. What we do is publicly driven journalism. A return to city sanctioned encampments that provide onsite wrap-around services, autonomy, and have a collective sense of community moves us in the immediate right direction of stabilizing folks coming out of concurrent traumas. 2, LD 34Joe Nguyen SenateJoe Fitzgibbon House Pos. 10 Ranked Choice Voting, Yes on Proposition 1B Ranked Choice Voting, Yes on King County Charter Amendment 1 Even-Year ElectionsYes on Proposition No. If you do not have one of those cards, you can still register by mail or in person. Another Washington community is having to deal with the possibility of rogue sex offenders. Select a format to learn more about the candidates and measures on your ballot. Great education systems make for better futures. Missing middle housing allows us to address this reality. Would you support city-wide upzoning to eliminate single-family zoning? Last edit: 2 years ago. Jaime Herrera Beutler, 3rd Congressional District. Our opinion columnists have also commented on election issues. Candidates who haven't raised a single dollar arelikely not serious about running or have no shot at election. He was a kind man and had a positive outlook on life regardless of his situation. Hes currently an assistant principal with Seattle Public Schools. Crosscut adapted the Citizens Agenda style of election reporting this year, inviting our readers to take an active role in the process by telling us what they want the candidates to discuss as they compete for their votes. Legal advice and support must be provided for both renters and individual landlords supporting renters in crisis. The city council is Seattle's legislative body. Before being elected to office, he served as legal counsel for US West, which was acquired by Qwest and then later CenturyLink. Please reach out to WCVs Political Director Joy Stanford (joy@wcvoters.org) if you have any issues filling out the form or any questions. Wes King lost his mother Olivia in last year's mass shooting. I will propose a temporary abatement of B&O taxes for new small businesses, so we quickly fill empty storefronts. iVoterGuide. The county executive is essentially the governor of the county, directly overseeing about a dozen county departments and holding the power to veto legislation passed by the King County Council. In Washington, you do not need to request an absentee ballot, but other states have a variety of rules. No, I would not continue the hostile terrorizing of our unhoused neighbors. DISCLAIMER: Biblical Voter is for educational purposes only. A graduate of Seattle University Law School, Thomas-Kennedy describes herself as an abolitionist. The council should continue to simplify and improve permit processes for businesses, as we saw with the extension of outdoor dining and Safe Street permits. If youre not sure if youre registered, check in here. Do you support sweeps even when housing and/or supportive services are unavailable? Andrew Grant Houston is an architect by training. The job:The King County Council is the countys legislative body, tasked with passing new laws and the county budget. You can also go to your county elections office to learn who is running This page links to county election sites around the state. To register online, you need a current Washington state drivers license or permit or a state identification card. He was among the first attorneys to stop prosecuting marijuana arrests. If elected I would seek to balance strong enforcement of existing statutes with an equally strong "high barrier" treatment approach. The last time a Republican even came close to winning was in the 1983 Chicago mayoral election. He also ran for office in 2019, losing in the primary race for Seattle City Council Position 7. Perry's opponent, longtime Republican Kathy Lambert, has lost touch with this diverse and rapidly changing district. I support rebranding SF zones to Sustainable Families and Groups. Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office could arrest or civilly commit conservatives for uttering mainstream positions under a terrifying and illegal plan. City of Mercer Island. How will you pay for your plans? On Tuesday, Nov. 3, watch NBC coverage of the 2020 election on KING 5 from 4-11 p.m. to follow national election results and analysis. 2, LD 26Emily Randall SenateAdison Richards House Pos. My plan to divest from SPD and invest in community includes a UBI pilot within the list of items to receive investment from that reallocation of funds. How will you increase the supply of housing that costs less than 30% of renters income? This site will help you figure out how to sign up for an absentee ballot if you do not live in the state. 1, LD 47Claudia Kauffman SenateDebra Entenman House Pos. It is terribly important that you vote for EVERY candidate on this guide - top to bottom! Please check back frequently for periodicupdates as they become readily available. Dow Constantine has been King County executive since 2009 and again faces Bill Hirt, who challenged him in the general election four years ago. Continue to improve the tripartite civilian oversight system established in 2018. Hes currently executive vice president at Holmes Electric, an electrical construction contractor. I would restore funding to the community police teams in order to support a community policing model,which improves policing and builds trust between the Seattle Police Departmentand community. Every county has drop boxes where you can turn in your ballot. Mitzi, on the other hand, has pledged to uphold the laws against heroin possession and sales; she had pledged to stand up to Dow Constantine and Dan Satterberg, both of whom want the government-funded heroin dens. You can register online or through the mail by Oct. 25. She has also worked as an executive at multiple nonprofits, in addition to working in fundraising at Seattle University. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. 2, LD 3Marcus Riccelli House Pos. I propose an A La Carte system where families can use their $19,000 per student per year to invest as they see fit in a menu of academic, enrichment, recreation and child care options. However, I do not believe in dissolving police departments entirely, and believe that the transition from the current model of policing to a network of integrated community-based responses will take time. Portlands Residential Infill Project allows up to four homes on any lot and between four and six homes if at least half of them are considered affordable, something Seattle should likewise implement. We need to create permanent facilities at useful public property locations such as the pending obsolete King County Metro transfer station at Northgate with the link light rail station opening. meandering, ridiculous, embarrassing, ideological mess, Gross: Residents step up to hold government leaders accountable, Tacoma councilmember vows to not support departing local business, Rantz: AG pushing most dangerous bill in legislative history, Rantz: Union-backed bill gets friendly, misleading media support, Suits: You dont have the freedom to walk around with tuberculosis, Rantz: Washington Democrats to force businesses to hire potheads. The incumbent is Teresa Mosqueda. 1 - Conservation Futures Levy. Michael Medved- John Urquhart has been an acceptable incumbent and the highly negative, intensely personal campaign against him doesnt deserve to succeed. No, zoning protects the livability of our City both in the adjacent neighborhood and along the developed arterials. I would have supported a much higher percentage. Kevin Fuhr, Moses Lake School Board, Position #4. Wealth without work. Our current zoning pattern has bifurcated the city; of residential land is inaccessible to all but those with the highest incomes. 2. Approved on Proposition 3 - Ranked Choice Voting. Proposition No. If a candidate can't get a nod of approval from a respectable labor, business, media or advocacy group, it's hard to imagine they've beensufficiently vetted for leadership. We need to turn our words into action.
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