Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 46, Position 2 in 2026 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedFlock cameras and similar surveillance systems raise privacy concerns, especially if federal agencies use the data to locate people at random. Under my proposed Washingtonship program, there would be less need to use surveillance tools for immigration enforcement because the state would have a better system for identifying who is living and working here. Learn more
Correctional officers also need better compensation. Prison reform should include both humane treatment for prisoners and fair pay for the people responsible for maintaining safety inside correctional facilities. Learn more
Washington needs meaningful prison reform. Prisoners should have better access to communication with the outside world, including support networks and reentry resources. Maintaining outside connections can help reduce isolation and improve the chances of successful reentry after release. Learn more
Washington doesn’t need a mask mandate for law enforcement officers or ICE agents. Instead, officers and agents should be required to wear large identification numbers in plain sight. Learn more
Washington should make large-scale shipbuilding a higher economic priority. The Pacific Northwest already has major shipbuilding companies, including Nichols Brothers and Vigor. With renewed federal attention and potential foreign investment, Washington should move quickly to support this industry because shipbuilding creates high-quality jobs, strengthens the state’s manufacturing base, and creates more long-term revenue for Washington. Learn more
Schools should be fully funded. That includes bus service, construction, the arts, heat, insurance, computers, special education, and other essential needs. Local levies should also be reduced. Learn more
Washington’s public colleges and universities should consider reducing the graduation requirement to 135 credits. That would allow students to complete a degree in three years, with three quarters per year and 45 credits per year. That would save students money and allow more students to move through each institution. Learn more
Central school district administration should be reduced. Too many positions exist without a clear enough purpose. Districts should reassign employees where possible and allow attrition to reduce administrative numbers over time. Learn more
Washington should also subsidize specific degrees that serve major public needs, including homelessness, addiction, and mental health. For example, a social work degree could be free for students who commit to working in the field for five years. Learn more
Campaigns have become too dependent on money. Politicians hire paid lobbyists because they provide a voice for specific interests. Elected officials obviously can’t accept money in exchange for a vote, but when a lobbyist donates money and then pushes for a vote on a specific issue, the public has every reason to question the system. It may not violate the law, but let’s be honest about how it looks. Everyday citizens can lobby too, but they often get, at best, a form letter or a few minutes of a legislator’s time. A paid lobbyist usually gets a better audience. Most citizens don’t enjoy political ads, yard signs, door knocking, phone calls, mailers, or campaign emails. With email, at least people can read the subject line, delete it, or mark it as spam. But the rest of it consumes time and money. I would favor banning most of these campaign methods. Learn more
Accidents where the driver isn’t at fault shouldn’t be used to raise that driver’s insurance rates. Learn more
Washington should formally support tribes that seek state or federal recognition and help them move through that process. The state should also consider transferring selected government properties located on historic tribal lands to the appropriate tribes. In some cases, the government could lease those properties back from the tribes. That would turn symbolic recognition into meaningful action. Learn more
Washington should strengthen consumer protections for online service signups and auto-renewals. Learn more
The state should lower unnecessary fees and regulations and work more closely with cities and counties to streamline housing rules. Learn more
Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and similar entities should be limited in how many single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes they can own. I propose a limit of ten such properties. Learn more
Too much time is spent on regulations and legislation aimed at controlling ICE. I believe Washington needs a more practical state-level approach. My proposal is a Washington State Citizenship program or “Washingtonship” (WSC). Learn more
Washington should create graffiti removal grants for cities and counties, especially along state and interstate roads. These grants could also create job-training opportunities for people in temporary housing, tiny home communities, or county-supported programs. With the right structure, graffiti removal could become a path into steady work and community improvement. Learn more
I would consider a state income tax only if it came with firm constitutional limits on sales taxes and property taxes. Washington residents shouldn’t be asked to accept a new tax unless there are clear protections against tax increases. Any income tax proposal must include real limits and A VOTE BY THE POPULIST. Learn more
Washington should consider targeted tax holidays to help residents with major recurring expenses. These could include back-to-school tax holidays, gas tax holidays, or one larger annual tax holiday designed to give families direct relief. Learn more
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