John Bielka

Economy

I also support fair public contracting practices, including clear scopes, prompt payment, and realistic schedules so small contractors have a fair chance to compete. Learn more

I support reducing red tape, making permitting more predictable, and expanding apprenticeships, trades, and CTE programs so young people can build careers and local businesses can hire locally. Learn more

Education

I volunteer as a CTE advisor for Chief Leschi Schools, and I believe strongly in education, workforce training, trades, and career pathways that help young people build a future close to home. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I support proactive flood planning, including identifying weak berms, levees, culverts, and known flooding points before storms hit. I also support using Climate Commitment Act funding where appropriate to fix flooding problems, improve drainage, protect roads, and reduce long-term damage. Learn more

I also support clean water, fisheries, habitat restoration, and flood-control projects that improve public safety while protecting natural resources. Learn more

Healthcare

I support expanding access to primary care, mental health care, senior care, and cost-effective local clinics so people can get help before small problems become emergencies. Learn more

Housing

I also support allowing larger existing homes to be divided into separate condo-style ownership units where it can be done safely and responsibly. This could create more affordable ownership opportunities without always requiring new land, major infrastructure, or large apartment projects. Learn more

I support adding housing where roads, utilities, and services can support it, including ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, small multifamily housing, and nonprofit-led tiny home communities. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

I also support reviewing better east-west connections so traffic is not simply pushed onto SR 162 and local roads that were not designed to carry that level of demand. Learn more

I support practical transportation fixes first: better incident response, improved signal timing, safer intersections, targeted chokepoint improvements, and stronger coordination between state and local roads. Learn more

I believe in maintaining roads, bridges, utilities, schools, and public buildings before small problems become expensive failures. I will also push for better control of project costs, schedules, and scope because delays and poor planning are hidden costs to taxpayers. Learn more

I will support practical permitting reform, including clear application checklists, firm review timelines, one lead contact for applicants, and concurrent agency review so projects are not passed from desk to desk. Learn more

Major projects should move forward only when they improve safety, reduce delays, and protect taxpayer dollars. Learn more