No. It is unacceptable that we live in a city filled with billionaires, yet see grandmothers, brothersand cousins living on the street. Based on the recent demands for social justice in our country, it is especially important that our Police Department is motivated to improve. 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. Today nearly 15 percent of Seattle households make less than $30,000 per year. No. We could have all the affordable housing we want if we tamp down developer-oriented density in favor of people-oriented density and home ownership. 3, YakimaDulce Gutierrez County Commission Pos. Review opportunities to create a staggered Residential Zoning where density limits are responsive to site conditions, land values and desired outcomes. The Political Committee votes to endorse candidates for all positions that are not statewide. Seattle, WA 98122. map and directions. KTTH voter's guide. 360-902-4180. How will you increase the supply of housing that costs less than 30% of renters income? In Washington, you do not need to request an absentee ballot, but other states have a variety of rules. While you are away, you can also print a "replacement" ballot from the same website and mail it by following the directions on that document. Would you support establishing or experimenting with a universal basic income? As Mayor, I will hire more cops so we can address crime while focusing on recruiting and retaining officers who share our values and scaling alternatives to fix our broken crisis response system. San Juan County. It will be the first local election since the Black Lives Matterprotests last summer andvoters first referendum on policing in Seattle. "Economic downturns hurt the vulnerable low-income and BIPOC communities the most, and we should prioritize their needs as we recover. Terms & conditions/privacy policy apply. As soon as the election results are in, I will begin implementing my 22 point Emergency Housing Action Plan, which will bring everyone on the streets inside within 14 months. 2, LD 44John Lovick SenateBrandy Donaghy House Pos. What It Means to be a NW Republican. Your ballot can also be mailed, without a stamp, and will be considered valid if its postmarked by Election Day. Michael Medved-Jenny Durkan has the administrative experience and pragmatic temperament to make progress on some of the glaring problems that have worsened notably under the last two ideologically driven and disastrous mayors (McGinn and Murray). Here's something Knute Berger wroteabout the history of recall efforts. 1My-Linh Thai House Pos. Im proud to have led passage of the largest progressive tax in Seattles history at the moment we needed to protect our most vulnerable, invest in small businesses and workers, and prevent deep cuts to key services. Here's a story politics reporter Melissa Santos wrote about this years matchup. I agree that the police are called to all individual and community crisis and that additional community response professionals are needed to assist them in responding to homeless, families, and to help promote public order, community engagement, and de-escalation. Proposition No. Kathy Lambert has been on the King County Council for 20 years, having first won election to the seat in 2001. In 2019 he started Your Gift of Life, a nonprofit organization that advocates for mental heatlh awareness. If so, what is your plan and where would the money come from? 7, Metropolitan King County, Council District No. Before that, he was an attorney working in private practice. Yes, we have to support individual landlords. The criminal division prosecutes misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and traffic infractions in Seattle Municipal Court. B-, but rapidly diminishing toward a C- through poorly planned development. LD 1 Davina Duerr . She previously worked in the front office of the Seattle SuperSonics, from 1996 to 2001. While county council positions are nonpartisan, von Reichbauer has run for office before as a Republican. A ballot measure explanatory statement is prepared by the district attorney; it outlines the effect the ballot measure would have if passed into law. Please complete this form regarding accommodations or accommodations requests. Weve made giant strides and well continue to. 2, LD 23Tarra Simmons House Pos. Use amobile deviceorChrome/Firefox browser to load this dynamic searchableguide. Here's what we asked candidates about policing: Here's a story David Kroman wrote about the role this issue could play in the election. The proposal is complicated because it involves changing the city charter, and people are heatedly debating what it would accomplish. As of mid-July, petitioners did not yet have enough approved signatures to get the initiative in front of voters to require the city to spend more on homelessness and human services, and to open more housing and shelter spaces. The Office of the Secretary of State keeps thislist of where the boxesare located. 1Jake Fey House Pos. "The massacres in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Chicago have left deep scars in our nation - not to mention the many, many mass shootings that have preceded them. The project wouldrequire the city to spend more on homelessness and human services, and to open more housing and shelter spaces. Why are there measures in the local voters pamphlet that are not on my ballot? To fund this recovery, we need to pursue progressive revenue streams that address the upside-down nature of our tax structure. King County Elections does not edit or fact-check candidate or measure statements and is not responsible for their content. Washington voters can register up to the day of the election. Find more information about this candidate on the King County election website. Here you'll find recommendations for: President Propositions Superior Court Judges Congress State Senator State Assembly City . COVID-19 exacerbated the affordability crisis we already had. Yes, we have to support individual landlords. The way to reduce income inequality is by offering opportunities for intergenerational wealth creation. If no candidate meets that threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. "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. 2, LD 26Emily Randall SenateAdison Richards House Pos. These important restrictions protected neighborhoods, trees, viewpoints and benefit both the protected neighborhood and adjacent more dense zoned urban areas. I think we need to find more ways for people to have freedom of speech and more without stores and cops being the brunt of the action from the bad players. Emailed questionnaires will not be considered. Fix broken permitting/licensing processes. WTBBL provides library services state-wide to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages), or reading disability. In the weeks leading up to each election, Crosscut's Electionnewsletter will provide you with everything you need to know about the races, candidates and more. King . If elected I would seek to balance strong enforcement of existing statutes with an equally strong "high barrier" treatment approach. How can Washington and Seattle build a more progressive tax system to address income inequality without an income tax? Those answers will make up the meat of this guide. It is imperative when the next mayor negotiates the new contract that the accountability measures from 2017 are restored. Compared to the nation as a whole, King County leans more democratic. If it is, you have the option to access the democracy voucher system online and spend your vouchers through the site. 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. I will pursue zoning changes where it makes sense while being mindful that we must not make currently affordable neighborhoods suddenly unaffordable. Read the guidelines here: "Five Non-Negotiable Moral Pillars of a Biblical Voter" listed in our published work Biblical Voter Booklet, A Step-by-Step Guide to Biblical . The current state of the Seattle Police Department the violence and the unwillingness to work with the city was not inevitable. As mayor, I will extend the eviction moratorium until our communities actually start healing from COVID-19. It's the best place to see who is running in races in your city or county. I will review the processes for city reviews, inspections and small business permits to reduce the time required for small businesses to start up. Many Washington state races, including those in Seattle and King County, are nonpartisan. My proposal to create city-funded trust accounts for every child born into a low-income family is a start. I will organize a group of industry and neighborhood leaders with city staff to prioritize the creation of a diversity of rental and for sale housing options. Accessory Dwelling Units (detached units on properties), cottage clusters, multiplexesand basement apartments can fill gaps between buildings. For information about some school board elections, click the link below. Candidates in the local voters pamphlet appear in the order they will appear on the ballot. No, zoning protects the livability of our City both in the adjacent neighborhood and along the developed arterials. This list is current as of October 24, 2022. For other elections, check outthesecretary of state's website. Whose taxes will go up? You can! Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name. These approaches have been used effectively in other cities like Houston which reduced homelessness 54% between 2011 and 2019. I dont adhere to the finite pie theory thatbecause there are rich people it makes more poor people. A list of the candidates endorsed by the King County Republican Party for the 2020 Washington State Primary Election being held on August 4th. Over the last decade, the number of houseless individuals has skyrocketed, and actions from city leadership have not supported or stabilized these thousands of individuals. Information offered by organizations on their websites does not necessarily reflect the views of Biblical Voter and should not be used as a substitute for your own research. If you can find the vouchers in your mail pile, you can still mail them in or hand them directly to a candidate or campaign staffer. He later served as community relations director for former King County Councilmember Julia Patterson. This guide ranks every aspect of a candidate's record according to experience, integrity, and commitment to community. 2, LD 21Marko Liias SenateStrom Peterson House Pos. for the recall and against it, have to say about it. But this time there's a new challenger who might make the race interesting: state Sen. Joe Nguyen. (86). Washingtons primary system was challenged in the courts and eventually received the blessing of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2008. Shes also the former executive director of the Transportation Choice Coalition, which advocates for transit in Seattle and across the state. The City Councils approach has forced many small landlords to consider selling their properties. We will use this review to adjust priorities based upon anticipated funding changes due to COVID-19s impact on tax revenue. Jerry W Nave Lascassas, age 73, male. Dave Upthegrove joined the King County Council in 2014 after serving several terms in the state House of Representatives. 2. Small landlords are not the villains the City Council has made them out to be many of them are families trying to earn supplemental income so they can continue to live or retire in Seattle. We must end the undignified neglect of our homeless neighbors by City Hall and our leaders. BIPOC communities are those most impacted by the housing affordability crisis and the racial wealth gap. Here's what we asked candidates about transportation and urban planning: So far, few candidates have responded to these questions. I will aggressively pursue federal and state dollars, as well as leverage city resources for rent relief. You can make sure your registration is up to date with your current address;check in here. If you cant find your vouchers and dont think you already gave them away, you can access them online. 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. Here's what we asked candidates about homelessness: Would you eliminate all camping on public property? By subscribing, you agree to receive occasional membership emails from Crosscut/Cascade Public Media. Kevin Fuhr, Moses Lake School Board, Position #4. I would have supported a much higher percentage. 1Jessica Bateman House Pos. You can register to vote in person any time before 8 p.m. on . There needs to be multiple entry points for rapid rehousing including tiny houses, hotels, safe parking lots, etc. The COVID-19 crises have exacerbated these pre-existing conditions. Then we asked the candidates your questions. 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. 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. Before that, he worked as a lawyer. Bargain a contract that embraces the 2017 Police Accountability Ordinance. They create the city budget and pass laws and regulations. I opposed this contract in my role as a community police commissioner. Council just passed the largest tax increase in Seattles history (JumpStart), the Legislature just passed the capital gains tax, and Washington statehas received millions of federal dollars in COVID relief. In the meantime, we need to decrease response times for priority one calls, while ensuring constitutional policing for ALL of our neighbors. Our efforts must focus first on providing access to those furthest from economic justice. Bier on the Pier takes place on October 7th and 8th and features local ciders, food trucks and live music - not to mention the beautiful views of the Guemes Channel and backdrop of downtown Anacortes. Those answers will make up the meat of this guide. WTVT, is a Fox owned-and-operated television station located in Tampa, Florida and also serving the nearby city of St. CPD is working an incident at Kroger, 240 New Byhalia Road in Collierville. Heres a story politics reporter Melissa Santos wrote about the Tacoma mayoral election. 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. Prosperity Now found in their report, The Racial Wealth Divide in Seattle that the value of white-owned businesses in Seattle are about 12x the value of Black-owned businesses. 1Chris Stearns House Pos. It doesnt work to have large-scale shelters with beds and bunks. She has a bunch of policies on all the issues that matter, but I dont believe her positions are hers; I think theyve been crafted by consultants to trick Seattle extremists to vote for her over Moon. 1Daniel Bronoske House Pos. The campaign is gathering signatures to get it on the Seattle general election ballot in November. In our issue survey, Shukri responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families. The beautiful thing is that its kind, humane and effective. Transparency and accountability should never be a part of the bargaining process. Seattle became the first U.S. city to approve "democracy vouchers" as a way of public financing of political campaigns in 2015. Wes King lost his mother Olivia in last year's mass shooting. Bruce Harrell served on the Seattle City Council from 2007 through 2019, including as its president beginning in 2016. That means candidates are not required to run under any party label, though they may choose to promote themselves under one. We want more dwellers per acre. If youre not sure if youre registered, check in here. Go to: Seattle City Elections | School Board Elections | Vote by Seattle Issue | Main Page. How would you make police reform efforts more transparent to the publicor get the community more involved? Box 7531, Olympia, WA 98507, Thurston County Mainstream Republicans Legislative Reception, The Future of Environmentalism Video Project. Echohawk's emailed replydid not contain details about whether she was responding to a specific question. 2Maggie Yates County Commission Pos. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF. Hes currently an assistant principal with Seattle Public Schools. Do you have alternative ideas for addressing mental health crises in Seattle? While the county executive job is nonpartisan, Nguyen serves in the state Senate as a Democrat. 3, PierceRobyn Denson County Council 7Linda Farmer County Auditor, SpokaneChris Jordan County Commission Pos. Democracy vouchers were mailed to registered voters in Seattle in February. In answers to your questions, Echohawk wrote: Some of Echohawk's emailed repliesdid not contain details about whether she was responding to a specific question. 1Amber Waldref County Commission Pos. Our solutions for housing affordability and homelessness have failed to respond to root causes. I stand by the councils decision to reallocate money from the police budget into community-based resources. Harrell went to Garfield High School and University of Washington School of Lawl. Todd Herman- Jenny Durkan. 2, LD 48Patricia Kuderer SenateVandana Slatter House Pos. As the citys election site explains, you have until Nov. 30 (yes, weeks after the election) to give your vouchers to a campaign. Rental property legislation needs to have everyone at the table; otherwise the people not at the table wind up being on the menu. We must continue to fund financial supportfor landlords and look for creative tax exemptions that could be provided to assist landlords struggling to pay mortgage while supporting renters. Washington Talking Book & Braille Library. Addicts still need to commit crimes to get their fix whether they are on the street. The city council is Seattle's legislative body. 1Lillian Ortiz-Self House Pos. We'll write more about this after the primary election. 1 Conservation Futures Levy, Approved on Proposition 3 Ranked Choice Voting, LD 1Davina Duerr House Pos. Paid for by the King County Republican Party. The Voters' Guide is available at: King County Elections' Ballot Measures King County Elections' Candidates Or Customize your Candidate guide for your particular precinct's ballot: King County Elections' My Voter Guide. My strategy will focus on creating more equitable policies that will enable more people to live in the city. Unlike the incumbent Council Member 8, I will not support any defunding of Seattle Police. Dow Constantine has been King County executive since 2009 and again faces Bill Hirt, who challenged him in the general election four years ago. For those wondering who will appear on their August primary ballot other than in King County, the best place to look is the Washington secretary of states website. We must continue to fund financial supportfor landlords and look for creative tax exemptions that could be provided to assist landlords struggling to pay mortgage while supporting renters. Your voters' guide is the best place to get information on the can Message and data rates may apply. You can also check on the progress of ballot initiatives. Provides an overview of all state measures, including links to the information for this year's advisory votes, and information provided by statewide candidates. I know its possible because at Eagle Village, our shelter targeting those chronically homeless, 53 residents exited and none have returned to homelessness. . Find out how the AM 770 KTTH talk show hosts would vote in November's election. My approach with ST3 for Housing is to ensure that we are scaling up affordability in every single neighborhood while at the same time prioritizing our commitment to racial justice and environmental sustainability. I will leverage my experience, resourcesand partnerships to move to functional zero homelessness. 2, ClarkDon Steinke PUD 2Hector Hinojosa County Council Pos. Lake Washington Windows and Doors is a local window dealer offering the exclusive Leak Armor installation. You can see what initiatives are gathering signatures to secure a place on the ballot. The average response time for Priority 911 calls is currently 14 minutes, largely due to understaffing, so hiring to adequately meet our public safety responsibilities is important. Additional bike lanes, walking paths, and protected streets can be added to help ease traffic congestion. We then end single family zoning. 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. Seattle Mayor|Seattle Council 8|Seattle Council 9|Seattle City Attorney|Seattle ballot items|Vote by issue|King County elections|Seattle School Board elections. Every Sunday morning, Crosscut's weekly email sums up the best stories of the week. We will update this section as we get more replies. . In even-number years, they vote on state legislative races and Congress. We're not going to list or give equal coverageto all 15 mayoral candidates because we simply don't have the staff to do that. `Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; This site will help you figure out how to sign up for an absentee ballot if you do not live in Washington. Metropolitan King County, Council District No. How federal weed legalization would impact Washington state, ArtSEA: Bronze books in Bellevue and a rush of Seattle readings, The egg shortage won't end anytime soon. Below, you'll find articles that will help you get your bearings on why these upcoming elections are important. In the meantime, we need to decrease response times for priority one calls, while ensuring constitutional policing for ALL of our neighbors. The process continues until a candidate has over 50% of the vote. Candidates eligible to receive vouchers are listed on the participating candidates' page. Her answers are included nearly verbatim, below. Seattleites have many different views on how to address policing and police violence from defunding the Seattle Police Department partially or entirely to hiring more officers to address crime. The job: The King County Council is the countys legislative body, tasked with passing new laws and approving the county budget. And here's a column opinion writer Joni Balter wrote about "Compassion Seattle.". A graduate of Seattle University Law School, Thomas-Kennedy describes herself as an abolitionist. I opposed this contract in my role as a community police commissioner. 9. Why doesnt Washington have ranked-choice voting? Yes Greg Gutfeld, the New King of Late Night and legendary comedian Tom Shillue are headed West in 2022 and the first stop is Phoenix Arizona, March 19 at the Arizona Federal Theatre Next Stop. There are numerous resources available online. Phone: 425-679-6578. Rezoning also allows corporate developers to recreate the city at a considerable profit, starting first with our most vulnerable communities, without necessarily addressing the real problem at hand. A bill on ranked-choice voting made it part of the way through the Washington House in 2021, with lots of debate and amendments proposed, but it did not survive to a floor vote. This being King County, Mitzi is a progressive, but I believe shes a cop first, and a leader and a concerned neighbor who will evenly enforce the laws. A massive wave of evictions will not benefit anybody as tenants become homeless and suffer more. Jessyn Farrellis a former state legislator from Seattle. Agree or disagree: Efforts by the city of Seattle and King County to combat homelessness are having too little effect on the problem and theres almost no accountability. 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. 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. 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. To help Seattles economy rebound, I am going to act quickly to remove barriers for businesses to start up and recover from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Transparency and accountability should never be a part of the bargaining process. Washington Conservation Voters 1402 3rd Avenue, Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98101 info@wcvoters.org Phone: 206-374-0760 Do you want to make Washington's environment a political priority? We're a nonprofit so we don't make political endorsements of any kind. Sara Nelsonis the co-founder of Fremont Brewing, which she and her husband founded in 2009. 1Chartisha Roberts County Council Pos. No, sweeps are inhumane. Led by Director Julie Wise, King County Elections conducts accurate, secure, and accessible elections for King County's over 1.4 million registered voters. His answers are included nearly verbatim, below. Your ballot can also be mailed, without a stamp, and will be considered valid if its postmarked by Election Day. King Conservation District is a nonregulatory, special purpose district, funded by you, with a mission to promote the sustainable use of natural resources through voluntary stewardship in King County. Here's a story David Kroman wrote when Gonzlez joined the race. 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. The Supreme Court justices disagreed and sided with the voters. Washington voters can register up to the day of the election. All rights reserved. Suspend collection of B&O taxes for hardest hit sectors for at least one year. If you are interested in receiving their free library services, please visit their websitehere. The civil division represents the city in lawsuits and advises city officials. The first results will be posted at about 8 p.m. on Nov. 2, with daily afternoon updates until results are certified by Nov. 23. Yes, but zoning reform on its own will not solve our housing affordability crisis. Should the eviction ban continue? Proposition No. How will you increase the supply of housing that costs less than 30% of renters income?
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