It is a privilege to serve in the legislature and I have loved my time representing you. My priorities reflect the values of our families and communities, and with your vote I will:
- Continue to create affordable housing options, and seek property tax relief for seniors.
- Address the homelessness and behavioral health crises. There should be no “wrong door” when it comes to behavioral health.
- Ensure working families have childcare, housing options close to services and fair treatment at work.
- Create a strong and compassionate human services safety net.
- Ensure that local governments, law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates for survivors and safety have the tools they need.
- Reduce gun violence and suicide with effective laws and interventions.
- Protect our planet- our air and water, climate, plants, and animals.
Washington must remain a global economic leader– so we must ensure we encourage innovation, have a talented, well-educated community and a fair, transparent, and predictable tax code.
As a businessperson and formerly local government official, I have experience crafting and implementing thoughtful laws that improve lives. It is imperative that we bring people together – more voices make better policies and we must live our values with civil discourse and by working together to find solutions to our common problems.
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I have worried for some time about Washington’s bond rating. We have among the lowest reserves of all the states. We need reserves to cover unexpected expenses that might even come from the Federal government. A lower bond rating means the state pays more money when it takes loans, which is money that can’t be used for services. And, this means increased costs for you, the taxpayer. Our Treasurer Mike Pelliciotti and I have been sounding the alarm.
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Hello, World. We have just the one home. Every bit of life is our responsibility. I’m consistently stunned by the majesty and mystery of our ecosystem. Happy Earth Day!
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