Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 36, Position 1 in 2022 Washington Primary Election.
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Women’s healthcare and abortion access are constitutional and human rights. 55% of our state does not have nearby access to an abortion clinic. I will work in Olympia to increase access particularly in rural communities. When abortion clinics struggle financially the state must subsidize access to protect this constitutional right. Learn more
We are all connected! Our tribal and rural communities’ wellbeing is critical to our overall sustainability and the sustainability of our cities. Washington can be a nationwide leader producing new renewable energy. Learn more
I will work to support increased funding for fields trips, school librarians and art and music teachers, benefit parity for bus drivers, increased support staff like social workers and living wages for teachers. Learn more
The state must work to preserve existing affordable units mostly held by mom-and-pop landlords through property tax reduction. We must boost investments in the Housing Trust Fund, looking at creative opportunities to make those dollars go further. Other ways the State can help: increase funds for down payment assistance, engaging developers and mom-and-pop landlords in policy making, subsidize naturally occurring affordable housing, make financing easier for ADUs, prioritize housing conversion on logical decommissioned public buildings (without hindering our industrial lands) and acquiring more buildings for workforce housing in perpetuity. Learn more
We must act by coordinating State, Federal, Local and philanthropic/corporate dollars to fund successful programs that get results. This means increasing the stable housing options, coupled with varying degrees of services to help those experiencing homelessness, and reduce stress on our healthcare providers. Learn more
Let’s fund programs to provide “the basics” needed to enter trades, such as licenses and safety wear. Unions are central to the story of the 36th district, Seattle, and Washington. By strengthening unions and helping them to meet our economic needs, we are building a better Washington for all. Learn more
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