How would you measure success? The top-two primary system is the reason why in Washington elections for partisan offices on the ballot say the candidate prefers the Republican Party instead of just is a Republican. My strategy will focus on creating more equitable policies that will enable more people to live in the city. We gathered several hundred responses from our readers about questions they want candidates to answer. 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 have questions about our consideration of your race please feel free to reach out ahead of filling out our questionnaire. Nicole S. Thomas-Kennedy is a criminal defense attorney who, until recently, worked for the King County Department of Public Defense. How will you pay for your plans? Pete von Reichbauer has served on the King County Council for more than two decades. Here is our guide to voter guides for Florida's primary WLRN 91.3 FM | By WLRN News Published August 15, 2022 at 9:29 AM EDT "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 Recall Sawant initiative will not be on the primary ballot for Seattle City Council District 3 voters. King County Elections does not edit or fact-check candidate or measure statements and is not responsible for their content. Our solutions for housing affordability and homelessness have failed to respond to root causes. 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. Passing this levy now will help fully fund Executive Dow Constantine's plan to preserve 65,000 acres of open space, which includes a $160 million pot to buy and build out green space in south . Rather than choosing sides, Ill craft practical solutions that keep people housed and ensure small landlords have rental proceeds to pay their bills and keep that unit in the rental market. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. We have to incentivize new business growth that encourages new startups throughout the city that promotes the arts and community engagement. 1Kristine Reeves House Pos. Her homeless policy? It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. All candidates to be considered for endorsement by Washington Conservation Voters must complete our questionnaire. All Rights Reserved. Go to: Seattle City Elections | School Board Elections | Vote by Seattle Issue | Main Page. 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. Ballots are processed at the King County Elections headquarters in Rentonon March 10, 2020. 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. A left-wing media outlet used a union-backed poll to push a union-backed piece of legislation to push you into offering support. It will require some semblance of sanity to try to hold the city on the edge of this cliff lest it fall to ruin. I will review the processes for city reviews, inspectionsand small business permits to reduce the time required for small businesses to start up. 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. Choose from 31Editions, including Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations. You can also access the Local Voters' Pamphlet in three different ways online: You can create a personalized voters' pamphlet with My Voter Information. 2, LD 29Steve Conway SenateMelanie Morgan House Pos. Lambert has voted against transit access for years, including voting to end . Before that, he worked for eight years as the Seattle Office of Economic Developments business services manager. I believe this program should be expanded. Here's what we asked candidates about transportation and urban planning: So far, few candidates have responded to these questions. District 1 covers northern King County up to the Snohomish County border and includes northeast Seattle, Shoreline and Kenmore. 1Liz Berry House Pos. If so, what does that look like? Registration forms are available in many languages, from Amharic to Vietnamese. 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. By using the Gresham methodology, we can eliminate all camping on public property. I supporta participatory budgeting model to ensure priorities of the City Council match what citizens want and expect. Ann Davisonis an attorney whose private practice focuses on sports, business, employment and other general civil areas, according to her campaign website. "Washington is already a leader in the nations push against climate change, and we can do so much more to empower our public transit and build our capacity of green energy. Writing for the 7-2 majority, Justice Clarence Thomas said that overturning Washingtons primary initiative would have been an extraordinary and precipitous nullification of the will of the people.. Share. In his retirement, he owned a physical therapy business. Many key provisions of the federal For the People Act, which is still under consideration by Congress, are already law in Washington state, including the widespread use of mail-in voting, easily traceable paper ballots and same-day voter registration. Our Citys regulations of rental properties are overzealous and sometimes based in political theater using extreme examples not applicable to the generic typical situations. 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. However, we cannot promote one bad idea with another and force homeless from parks and public properties to the edge of road somewhere else. In total, five of the King County Councils nine seats are up for election this year. How would you address the power the police union holds over reform and accountability processes? Hisansweris included nearly verbatim, below. You can see a list of all the races on the Washington Secretary of State website and also on your county elections site. 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. Theres no perfect way to strike the right balance, but we do consider a few data points to help us do the best we can forvoters. Bruce Harrell served on the Seattle City Council from 2007 through 2019, including as its president beginning in 2016. As the first chief of staff for the Office of Inspector General, I know how much work we have in front of us to accomplish these three things, and Im up for that challenge. LD 1 Davina Duerr . We must continue to fundgrants and financial support for local businesses with additional rent control, creative tax exemptions, guidance and mentoring with the business associations, and a review of exclusionary zoning. Elections are everywhere. Below, you'll find articles that will help you get your bearings on why these upcoming elections are important. Every county has drop boxes where you can turn in your ballot. Seattle and King County had close to 12,000 people unhoused and over 5,500 completely unsheltered in the latest Point-in-Time Count Report. She ran for Seattle City Council in 2017, failing to advance past the primary. As a city councilmember, addressing the homelessness crisis would be my top priority. Dow Constantine has been the King County executive since 2009. Kim-Khanh Van has served on the Renton City Council for the past two years. Adoption of the Council-Manager Form of Government within the City of Clyde Hill Beginning March 1, 2023. When candidates for office in Seattle accept, or do not oppose the claims made by Seattle Attorney Pete Holmes that the "war on drugs has been lost," these candidates are accepting in effect the endless expansion of the homeless problem. Seattle passed landmark accountability reform in 2017 but the Seattle Police Officers Guild contract wiped most of it away. Do you have alternative ideas for addressing mental health crises in Seattle? King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish that do not participate in the District). Candidates who are eligible to receive vouchers are listed on the participating candidates' page. Do you support sweeps even when housing and/or supportive services are unavailable? Through a coalition of small and large businesses, unions, housing and community leaders, we developed a sustainable funding source that invests in COVID recovery and an equitable future. Approved on Proposition 3 - Ranked Choice Voting. 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. BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF. Find out how the AM 770 KTTH talk show hosts would vote in November's election. Income inequality has been increasing for years with no effective solution coming from City Hall. Watch short videos of statewide candidates, produced by TVW. Please reach out to WCVs Political Director Joy Stanford ([email protected]) if you have any issues filling out the form or any questions. A progressive tax system is, by definition, taxing the rich. 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. Every four years, in even-number years, voters also decide on statewide races, including the governor, attorney general and secretary of state, as well as the president of the United States. Prior to that, she worked in private practice on civil rights issues. 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. Similarly, Amazon said theyd stop a project they had downtown if the HEAD Tax was repealed, but when Council did it, Amazon sold the building. Before that, he served in the Legislature as a state senator. As Mayor, I will extend the Eviction Moratorium until our communities actually start healing from COVID-19. And here's what the two campaigns. Do small landlords need specific support from your administration? King County Elections is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the statements, and prints them exactly as they are received. *By providing your phone number, you are consenting to receive calls and text messages, including autodialed and automated calls and texts, to that number from the Washington State Republican Party. If you are registered to vote in Washington state and your address hasnt changed, your ballot will be mailed to you about two weeks before the election. This will include: The most important responsibility of our local government is to keep the public safe and protected. And the rest will be used to address homeless prevention and food insecurity. In answer to your questions, Kate Martin wrote this: Martin's emailed replydid not contain details about whether she was responding to a specific question. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we expect to hold all endorsement interviews are by video conference rather than in person. offers more details about he levy and the programs supported, look up financial disclosures by candidate, a story our opinion columnist Samantha Allen, If you need help finding more information on the races in your area, what initiatives are gathering signatures, registration is up to date with your current address;check in here, print a new one at your county elections office website, site will help you figure out how to sign up for an absentee ballot, instructions for military members and overseas voters. Do you have a plan for increasing the amount of affordable housing without increasing property taxes for low- and middle-income families? It is designed to help voters successfully navigate the federal elections process, from registering to vote to casting a ballot on Election Day. 1Jessica Bateman House Pos. Abraham Lincoln The Great Emancipator CoinSee prices and values for Abraham Lincoln - King in the NGC Coin Price Guide. There are numerous resources available online. Fix broken permitting/licensing processes. Today nearly 15 percent of Seattle households make less than $30,000 per year. 2, LD 48Patricia Kuderer SenateVandana Slatter House Pos. And here's a column opinion writer Joni Balter wrote about "Compassion Seattle.". Yes on King County Charter Amendment 1 - Even-Year Elections Yes on Proposition No. Supporters say the idea democratizes political campaigns by giving regular folks money to contribute as they choose, presumably taking some power away from rich people, companies and organizations that seem to dominate campaign finance. Citizens Agenda style of election reporting, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission website, voters first referendum on policing in Seattle, Jump to Other Seattle ballot items to watch, https://www.echohawkforseattle.com/emergencyhousing. That can result and often does in two candidates from the same party competing in the November election. The sheriff has said they are a great idea and something he questions. Our goal must be to provide support and services that focus on providing basic needs to our community. The proposal is complicated because it involves changing the city charter, and people are heatedly debating what it would accomplish. These approaches have been used effectively in other cities like Houston which reduced homelessness 54% between 2011 and 2019. 1Matthew Macklin House Pos. Our city deserves better options than violent policing and mass incarceration as our only choices for public safety. Your personalized voters' guide atVoteWA.govand mailed ballot will show which candidates you're eligible to vote for based on your precinct. Washington voters can register up to the day of the election. Use amobile deviceorChrome/Firefox browser to load this dynamic searchableguide. As Mayor, I will treat small landlords like the critical partners in meeting Seattles housing needs that they are. If you're here, you already are or aspire to be an informed voter. Washington State gave Boeing massive tax breaks and that hasnt stopped them from leaving. 2, LD 32Jesse Salomon SenateCindy Ryu House Pos. All areas of the City should receive growth, so everyone can access urban benefits--a walkable city, high capacity, rapid, public transit, services, childcare, and affordable housing. Metropolitan King County, Council District No. In the meantime, we need to decrease response times for priority one calls, while ensuring constitutional policing for ALL of our neighbors. DISCLAIMER: Biblical Voter is for educational purposes only. 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. 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. In answer to your questions, Mosqueda wrote this: Mosqueda's emailed replydid not contain details about whether she was responding to a specific question. 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. When do you anticipate accomplishing that? Yes. Meanwhile, the sponsors need more than 33,000 signatures to qualify for the November ballot. We must keep everyone safe while ensuring our officers treat the people they serve with dignity and respect and holding them accountable for all forms of misconduct. The Video Voters' Guide will be available at 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. 2, LD 10Clyde Shavers House Pos. Yes. Here's an opinion piece from Joni Balter about what impact this campaign could have on the mayoral race. 1Sharlett Mena House Pos. Some readers are concerned about congested roads and commute times while others advocate for building more bike lanes, public transportation and housing density. 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. When Washington voters approved the top-two primary system, the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian parties all challenged the new law, saying the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to affiliate with a political party of their choice. 2, LD 36Noel Frame SenateJulia Reed House Pos. 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. The local voters pamphlet may cover multiple districts and include measures outside of your districts. Voters are being asked to increase their property taxes by 5 cents per $1,000 in assessed value over the previous measure. Randall's emailed reply did not contain details about whether he was responding to a specific question. 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. As Mayor I will hire a police chief that is a change agent, someone who shares my vision for a community-based, community-informed, and more accountable police department. Rod Dembowski has served on the King County Council since 2013. Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office could arrest or civilly commit conservatives for uttering mainstream positions under a terrifying and illegal plan. We need a mix of housing and residential patterns including an urban infill strategy. Oct. 25: Online and mail registrations must be received at least eight days before Election Day. Biblical Voter offers voter guides and election tools to enable citizens to exercise their right and privilege to vote in accordance with God's word and moral absolutes. Prior to working for Gonzlez, Thomas was a political field director with the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund. A third M (Moon) would be a major mistake (two more Ms). We need to keep our communities safe.. Hes currently executive vice president at Holmes Electric, an electrical construction contractor. It is unacceptable that we live in a city filled with billionaires, yet see grandmothers, brothersand cousins living on the street. Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is seeking her second term as a citywide representative on the Seattle City Council. Candidates eligible to receive vouchers are listed on the participating candidates' page. What letter grade would you give Seattles urban tree canopy? (The city does check the vouchers when theyre submitted, so you wont be able to spend your vouchers twice.) Please confirm you wish to receive email notifications at: Please confirm you wish to receive text notifications at: You must enter a valid Phone Number or Email Address. Just one every block or two would solve most of our affordable housing pressures. 1Sandra Kaiser House Pos. 1Frank Chopp House Pos. Elections Your guide to the 2022 midterm elections for every state If you want to read all our election coverage, find it here. The county offers more details about he levy and the programs supported on its website. 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. All Rights Reserved. King County is the 13th largest county in the. 2. We will not solve our transportation problems until we recognize the inter-connectedness of Seattle to our surrounding cities and suburbs. P.O. Kevin Fuhr, Moses Lake School Board, Position #4. To ensure your questionnaire is considered for endorsement you must fill out the questionnaire below and use this online system to submit it. King County Voter Guide . 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. Tenants may have to be flexible in what they would accept for a fixed 30% of their income, including compromise on location, home size, number of rooms, parking/storage, and added yard maintenance responsibilities to reduce costs, etc. If you did not receive a ballot, lost it or just made a mistake while filling it out, you can print a new one at your county elections office website. Our voter's guide is available in 11 languages. Review opportunities to create a staggered Residential Zoning where density limits are responsive to site conditions, land values and desired outcomes. If elected I would seek to balance strong enforcement of existing statutes with an equally strong "high barrier" treatment approach. Art Langlie is the grandson of Arthur B. Langlie, the onetime mayor of Seattle and three-term governor of Washington. I am left to wonder what our current King County Sheriff will do about the explosion of heroin use and the influx of users if King County gets its heroin dens. Where else in WA are elections taking place? Please complete this form regarding accommodations or accommodations requests. Email or SHARE this to all Republicans. 2, LD 27Yasmin Trudeau SenateLaurie Jinkins House Pos. We must fund and build 2,500 tiny homes as an immediate solution to this crisis. Wealth without work. CLICK THE STATE LINK TO FIND YOUR STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY, CHRISTIAN VOTERS GUIDE. Florida is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico; Alabama to the northwest; Georgia to the north; the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean to the east; and the Straits of Florida and Cuba to the south. My 22 Point Emergency Housing Action Plan to move everyone inside in 14 months: https://www.echohawkforseattle.com/emergencyhousingOn housing 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. Statewide Ballot Measures Advisory Vote #36: VOTE MAINTAINED Funding for mental health services. According to Hanisch, calling the groups "therapy" was a misnomer, as the groups were not intended to solve any women's . Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. News and politics editor Donna Gordon Blankinshipandreporter David Kroman. 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. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Clipping found in Brown County Democrat in Nashville, Indiana on Nov 11, 2020. 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. The Office of the Secretary of State keeps this list of box locations. Our current zoning pattern has bifurcated the city; of residential land is inaccessible to all but those with the highest incomes. We must end the undignified neglect of our homeless neighbors by City Hall and our leaders. Would you support city-wide upzoning to eliminate single-family zoning? The Stranger's 2022 Gift Guide Elections 2022 . 2, LD 40Debra Lekanoff House Pos. If you're here, you already are or aspire to be an informed voter. While county council positions are nonpartisan, von Reichbauer has run for office before as a Republican. Dow Constantine has been the King County executive for the past 12 years. Chelan County Clerk. The council can also more adequately fund the OED, which is currently understaffed, but an incredibly important resource to support the viability of our small business community.