Washington Legislature Elections

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In our issue survey, David responded that law enforcement should get new financial resources and technical help to take guns away from people who commit a felony or have been accused of domestic violence.

"At a minimum we should regulate who has access to firearms and prohibit ownership or possession of firearms from individuals deemed unreasonably dangerous."

In our issue survey, David responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"The economy grows from the inside out. Basic minimum income programs provide ordinary people with resources to stimulate the economy and take care of their basic needs."

In our issue survey, David responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

"Our housing crisis is caused by a market failure: the inadequate supply of affordable housing. The government needs to intervene to incentivize builders and provide opportunities for land acquisition that can be used for affordable housing."

In our issue survey, David responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"I believe Roe v Wade was correctly decided and that privacy and autonomy over your body are fundamental rights guaranteed by our State and Federal constitution. I would codify that intepretatation."

In our issue survey, David responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"Public safety also means that communities of color should feel safe from police brutality and all citizens should feel safe from crime."

In our issue survey, David responded that Washington needs to invest serious money in developing alternative energy sources and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles, invest in solar energy for their homes and switch from gas to electric to heat their homes.

"My legislative mission statement is to lower the energy burden for low-income communities, reduce the pollution in the environment and mitigate the root causes of climate change. The most cost efficient and effective approach is for Washington state to invest in new green technology and provide market incentives for individuals to adapt to clean energy technology."

In our issue survey, Stephanie responded that Washington has overstepped its authority on gun regulations and state laws need to be pared back.

"Guns are not the problem it's the people how use them."

In our issue survey, Stephanie responded that we need to lower taxes on businesses to get the economy growing and encourage more hiring.

"Deregulation in housing, possible increase in transportation (bus/metro) subsidies"

In our issue survey, Stephanie responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

In our issue survey, Stephanie responded that Washington already has strong abortion laws and nothing needs to be changed.

In our issue survey, Stephanie responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

In our issue survey, Stephanie responded that we have to carefully balance our priorities concerning climate legislation and the economy.

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In our issue survey, Claire responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"I believe that two of the most important steps we can take to promote public safety are comprehensive gun reform and increasing funding for behavioral and mental health services and supports. Additional teps like strengthening background checks for gun purchases, restricting high capacity magazines, and ensuring that adults in homes with children are practicing safe and responsible gun ownership are an important start on the road to protecting every student in our schools. I will continue to fight to make our communities safer by prioritizing mental health and gun responsibility."

In our issue survey, Claire responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"Thanks to our leadership, Washington has weathered the pandemic’s economic and health impacts better than most other states, and we are in a very strong economic position. However, my concern is that the part of our economy that is thriving is too narrow, and limited geographically. I am proud that our budgets have made our tax system less regressive and have bolstered the programs and services that benefit our communities. However, to ensure that everyone benefits from Washington’s strong economy, we must continue our work on tax fairness to take the burden off of low and middle-income families and sustainably fund the services Washingtontonians rely on. As the Chair of the Senate Human Services, Rehabilitation and Reentry committee, I have been working with a stakeholder group around the logistics of a guaranteed basic income program, and I look forward to engaging in greater detail with this work. . I also believe that by supporting our young people from the very beginning, we can build pathways to acquire skills and training that ultimately serve to prepare young people to enter the workforce and earn family wages. As a lifetime educator and the vice-chair of the Senate Committee on K-12 Education and Early Learning, I have devoted my career to providing education and opportunity from the earliest stages of life and beyond. Through providing quality child care that is accessible and affordable, we not only help our kids, we also enable parents to participate in the workforce. We took a massive stride towards this goal in the passage of the Fair Start for Kids Act in 2021 (E2SSB 5237). In addition, we are currently working to create more apprenticeship programs and career and technical training opportunities for students and workers pursuing careers in the trades. Throughout all this work, I strive to fight racial and economic disparities in education and access to opportunities to ensure that family-wage jobs are within reach for all members of our communities."

In our issue survey, Claire responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

"Safe and stable housing is a prerequisite to any other kind of growth or change, and should be considered a basic service that is delivered alongside the other services and supports which are necessary to both prevent and end homelessness. This means first and foremost providing funding and support to the organizations that are already on the ground doing the work to combat homelessness, promote accessible and affordable housing, and build safe and healthy communities for all of us. It also means ensuring that those who are often left behind, including seniors, low income families, communities of color, LGBTQIA+, and rural communities are centered when we have these conversations - and when we allocate resources. Finally, it means addressing all of the other issues that contribute to homelessness; a lack of jobs that pay a family wage, the disproportionate impacts of our criminal justice system on low income individuals and communities of color, underinvestment in behavioral health care and treatment for substance use disorder, and disparities in educational outcomes based on identity or zip code. In my four years in the Senate, I have fought hard to address homelessness by pursuing all of these paths, but there is still so much to do. That is why I am running for reelection - to help build safe, healthy and supportive communities in which missing one paycheck cannot lead to living unhoused."

In our issue survey, Claire responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"I am outraged by the Dobbs decision, which reverses almost half a century of precedent to take our right to bodily autonomy away. I will fight in the legislature to ensure that every person with a uterus in Washington has access to reproductive care and that our state will accommodate out-of-state travelers seeking reproductive care. I also believe that reproductive choice means a choice free of financial coercion – nobody should be forced to get an abortion because they cannot afford to have a child. That’s why I passed the Fair Start For Kids Act, which makes huge strides towards making childcare affordable and accessible for all Washington families. I will continue to invest in Early Learning and young families. I am also proud to have passed a bill that focuses on comprehensive sexuality health education in every Washington public school kindergarten through 12th Grade. This curriculum is science based, age appropriate, centers an understanding of mutual respect, and emphasizes the importance of affirmative consent before engaging in sexual activity. This approach is proven to help reduce unintended pregnancies and prevent violence, coercion, and intimidation in relationships. I will continue to fight for the right to bodily autonomy and uncoerced life choices for every person in our state."

In our issue survey, Claire responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"Every community in Washington deserves to feel safe from crime and police misconduct. As such, I am committed to continuing to hone initiatives designed to reduce police violence and hold everyone in our society accountable for wrongdoing. For me, this means providing additional resources and training to enable law enforcement officers to better deal with emergencies of all kinds, increasing funding for behavioral and mental health supports and substance use disorder treatment, and continuing to re-visit, re-evaluate, and potentially revise existing legislation to ensure that it is meeting its stated goals without unintended consequences. Systemic reform is rarely easy or quick to implement, but I will continue to listen to communities about their needs and prioritize public safety as viewed through the lens of public health."

In our issue survey, Claire responded that Washington needs to invest serious money in developing alternative energy sources and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles, invest in solar energy for their homes and switch from gas to electric to heat their homes.

"I have dedicated my career to improving the futures’ of kids in my area and in Washington state. Nothing could be more critical to ensuring a healthy future for our children than tackling climate change. It is also essential to target environmental policies that reduce the impacts of climate change and pollution on communities of color and other marginalized groups. For example, recent studies have shown that air quality is worse in traditionally red-lined neighborhoods, which also holds for different kinds of pollution. In the Senate, I was proud to support the Clean Fuels Standard, 100% Clean Energy, the Climate Commitment Act, and the greenest transportation package ever passed in the state of Washington. However, I was disappointed to see a few impactful environmental initiatives fail to pass in the most recent session. I look forward to getting back to work on climate policy when I am re-elected. One of the most important things we can do to reduce carbon impacts is to ensure that development in our communities is planned around transit and in a manner that prioritizes emission reduction. Transportation is the number one emitter of greenhouse gasses, and focusing on green transportation solutions will be key to addressing climate change. In addition, we must do more in the coming years to decarbonize the building sector in Washington. Ensuring that new buildings are more efficient and retrofitting older buildings to be cleaner helps the environment, and it also provides green jobs and helps the economy. At the same time, we must ensure that workers in the fossil fuel, transportation, construction, and other impacted industries in our state are at the table when we make decisions so that we can facilitate a just transition which prioritizes the wellbeing of all of our communities as we move towards a greener, cleaner future."

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In our issue survey, Patricia responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

In our issue survey, Patricia responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

In our issue survey, Patricia responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

In our issue survey, Patricia responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Patricia responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"Police who are trained but somehow fall short of this do not need to be immediately fired. Another aspect of the job should be offered. They deserve just as much support as we expect for ourselves."

In our issue survey, Patricia responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

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In our issue survey, Mia responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"Removing and lowering the number of guns that have the capacity to kill people at a fast/high rate is a public health and public safety risk."

In our issue survey, Mia responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"We know that basic forms of income that cover the needs of our most vulnerable will help all of society. Those dollars will flow directly to local businesses. When parents and aging seniors can pay for their daily expenses their mental health and physical health improves."

In our issue survey, Mia responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

"We need more housing of all sizes in every community. We need wrap around services close to our housing. We need local governments to plan, permit and approve more housing density. Businesses need to weigh in and be part of the solution since they know workforce housing is part of the foundation of a healthy business."

In our issue survey, Mia responded that the Washington Legislature should set aside some money to make abortion services available to all Washingtonians who want it and to support people coming to the state for an abortion.

"Women and especially women of color have historically been treated as second-class. I will do whatever I can to support and pass laws that protect and support women's rights."

In our issue survey, Mia responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

In our issue survey, Mia responded that new regulations with firm deadlines should use “a stick” to force the general population to give up gas-powered vehicles and heating with oil, natural gas and coal.

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In our issue survey, Emily responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

In our issue survey, Emily responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

In our issue survey, Emily responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"Housing is a human right and permanent affordable housing is the solution to homelessness and housing affordability."

In our issue survey, Emily responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Emily responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"Police training and accountability are essential as is investing in appropriate alternatives to law enforcement."

In our issue survey, Emily responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

In our issue survey, Leah responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"As an endorsed candidate of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, I believe we should encourage safe storage, and enact universal licensing requirements within firearm training. We need to implement stricter background checks, lost and stolen firearm reporting laws, and stricter gun licensing laws."

In our issue survey, Leah responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

"I also support additional help for small businesses, and an exploration of universal basic income."

In our issue survey, Leah responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

In our issue survey, Leah responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"I am currently organizing with the Keep Our Care Act coalition to prevent hospital mergers that limit abortion access. I will do everything I can to ensure that abortion is protected as a legal right, healthcare professionals and patients at reproductive-health clinics are protected, and funding is increased for abortion healthcare."

In our issue survey, Leah responded that more law enforcement jobs need to be reassigned to social workers and other service providers.

In our issue survey, Leah responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

In our issue survey, Andrew responded that Washington has overstepped its authority on gun regulations and state laws need to be pared back.

"The state has gone too far in restrictions on law abiding gun ownership and it is likely recent restrictions will be found unconstitutional. We should do more to enforce existing gun laws."

In our issue survey, Andrew responded that we need to lower taxes on businesses to get the economy growing and encourage more hiring.

In our issue survey, Andrew responded that lots more temporary shelters need to be built and operated around the state to get people off the streets.

"Homelessness is frequently a mental health and drug addiction problem, we need to address those issues."

In our issue survey, Andrew responded that Washington already has strong abortion laws and nothing needs to be changed.

"I believe abortion should be legal until viability. We could do more to protect unborn children."

In our issue survey, Andrew responded: Crime is out of control. Let the cops do their jobs.

In our issue survey, Andrew responded that we have to carefully balance our priorities concerning climate legislation and the economy.

"Climate change is real."

In our issue survey, Joe responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons. 

In our issue survey, Joe responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

In our issue survey, Joe responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

In our issue survey, Joe responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Joe responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

In our issue survey, Joe responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

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In our issue survey, Jeff responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"I also support full firearm licensing, increasing manufacturer and dealer accountability, and restoring local authority to enact commonsense safeguards."

In our issue survey, Jeff responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

In our issue survey, Jeff responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

"We also need to increase our housing stock, especially near transit corridors. However, increasing density does *not* require banning single family home zoning."

In our issue survey, Jeff responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"WA should be a safe haven for those seeking medical care from other states."

In our issue survey, Jeff responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"We must fully fund our criminal justice system, including the courts, prosecutors and defenders, social workers, health care providers, investigators, first responders, and law enforcement, while creating and maintaining police accountability standards, training, and independent enforcement. We must attack the root causes of criminal activity by funding mental health, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and Community Violence Intervention programs, while providing the housing and basic needs necessary to support individual recovery."

In our issue survey, Jeff responded that Washington needs to invest serious money in developing alternative energy sources and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles, invest in solar energy for their homes and switch from gas to electric to heat their homes.

"WA is leading the nation on climate change, but we must do more. It will require a mix of direct investments, incentives, and restrictions to significantly reduce our carbon emissions."

In our issue survey, Julia responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"Weapons of war have no place on our streets, at our schools, or in our homes. Guns make our communities and each other less safe, and we need to be doing everything we can to stop gun violence. We must also engage in more education and intervention to prevent guns from entering our communities, the hands of young people, and those experiencing crisis."

In our issue survey, Julia responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"Jurisidictions across the nation have been piloting universal basic income programs with strong results. In the 36th, Rep Liz Berry has proposed a statewide UBI pilot. Universal Basic Income can be a potent policy tool to combat extreme poverty and I think our state should explore it as part of our response to create an economy that works for everyone."

In our issue survey, Julia responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"Research shows us that the greatest predictor of homelessness in a city is its level of affordable rental housing. We see that reality on our streets every day -- as the housing crisis gets worse at all levels, so too does the homelessness crisis. Housing is an essential component of healthy and safe communities, and yet Washington State has the fewest number of housing units per household of any state in the nation. We cannot thrive as a state without addressing the need for housing in our communities."

In our issue survey, Julia responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"We are fortunate to have laws protecting the right to abortion access in Washington, but laws can change. And even with our existing state protections, there are areas of Washington state with no abortion clinics, and areas only served by religious hospital systems that restrict abortion access. That means there are too many women in Washington with the legal ability, but not the actual ability to exercise their right to reproductive freedom. There is no more fundamental right than the right to decide your own reproductive choices, and a constitutional amendment will protect that right."

In our issue survey, Julia responded that more law enforcement jobs need to be reassigned to social workers and other service providers.

"Our current system of addressing crime – cycling people in and out of jail, years-long backlogs before a case is heard, violent crimes not being addressed because detectives are being pulled off of cases to do street patrol, limited access to counseling, mental healthcare, and community-based rehabilitation programs – is not working, and we see the evidence of that on our streets every day. We can’t just double down on more of the same and expect different results. We should invest in not only addressing but preventing criminal activity, by scaling effective solutions like the work of Community Passageways and Choose 180 right here in Seattle. We should invest in more advocates and victim services for victims of rape, sexual assault, and domestic and partner violence, fast tracking those cases to ensure people have protection and real access to justice. And we should address the scarcity and poverty that is at the root of so much low-level crime. Lack of access to jobs, education, housing, mental and physical healthcare, food, lead to increases in crime in our communities. The legislature’s responsibility is to address scarcity in our state, and as a legislator this will be a priority."

In our issue survey, Julia responded that new regulations with firm deadlines should use “a stick” to force the general population to give up gas-powered vehicles and heating with oil, natural gas and coal.

"We have the intelligence and resources to make a just transition away from coal, oil, and natural gas without harming our workers and economy. Carbon free transportation and energy is the future, and we should be leading the way to prepare for that future today."

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In our issue survey, Sharon responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"I see no purpose or need for military-style assault weapons in civil society."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that the Legislature should consider some incentives and financial help to get businesses back on their feet.

"In fact, my point of view falls somewhere between (C) financial incentives and supports for business and (D) recovery subsidies for taxpayers and families. For both concepts, the key feature must be support which is targetted."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"I believe that housing is a fundamental human right. The lack of affordable options for all is a failure of society and of government."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"According to recent surveys, more than 60% of Washington voters believe that access to comprehensive reproductive services, including abortion, is very important. This right to individual liberty and individual freedom is best protected explicitly within the Constitution."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that more law enforcement jobs need to be reassigned to social workers and other service providers.

"I think we need to radically rethink how to deliver the essential services related to public health and public safety. The police cannot and should not be a municipal militia, but a workforce of civil servants empowered to protect the public through the consent of the governed. At the same time, the police should expand its workforce of professional community service officers who assist people in crisis to access needed services."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that Washington needs to invest serious money in developing alternative energy sources and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles, invest in solar energy for their homes and switch from gas to electric to heat their homes.

"I believe that Washington can and should do its part to aggressive invest in alternative energy sources and in tangible assets that depend on clean energy. While I believe that the state should consider triggers for mandates on industry sectors that contribute the most to CO2 emissions, I prefer incentives to facilitate the conversion of individual consumers to clean energy sources. In particular, the state must recognize and mitigate against the potential of any policy to negatively and disproportionately affect poor people and lower income consumers."

In our issue survey, Emijah responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"Average people do not have a use for assault weapons and military style weapons. These weapons are also commonly used for mass shootings, and they do not have a place in our communities. We have to do everything we can to stop mass shootings and a part of that is to ban these kinds of weapons."

In our issue survey, Emijah responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

"Washington families and workers have been hit incredibly hard the past years during COVID and before and deserve a break. Especially now with record high inflation, we need to get serious as a state about ensuring Washington's families can make ends meet. The basic income, or universal basic income, is an interesting concept and I look forward to learning more about the proposed bill by Rep Liz Berry and seeing what our state can learn from other basic income pilots in North America like those in California and Canada."

In our issue survey, Emijah responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"I believe housing is a human right and we all have not only a basic right to shelter, but we as Washingtonians have a right to have a home and be part of our community. I believe part of the way we can achieve this vision is to invest more in permanently affordable housing, housing co-ops, topping up our state housing trust fund, and encouraging municipalities to zone for more housing in shapes that fit our neighborhoods. We all deserve to be treated with dignity regardless of our class or type of housing we live in."

In our issue survey, Emijah responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"All people have a right to basic healthcare, and I consider abortion services an essential medical procedure that all people must have access to. Everyone, including those coming to Washington seeking equitable healthcare access, have the fundamental right to decide how they want to care for their bodies and their families. Reproductive justice and abortion access is more than just a medical procedure, it's a material demonstration of respecting others' choices, families, and cultures."

In our issue survey, Emijah responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"As an advocate and mother, I think often about how we can create truly safe communities and improve our experience of public safety. I believe this includes more thoughtful reinvestment of public funds to specialized crisis responders and better training for police officers. I hope these changes will result in a system where people who are experiencing mental health challenges and others get the immediate and non-escalating support they need."

In our issue survey, Emijah responded that Washington needs to invest serious money in developing alternative energy sources and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles, invest in solar energy for their homes and switch from gas to electric to heat their homes.

"I believe Washington State can and should be a national leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy. This transition should not be on the backs of working people, but instead should be built upon accessible programs that reduce financial burden and encourage energy transition. In our fight against the climate crisis we have stay consistent with our values of creating good (union!) jobs in new low-carbon industries and investing in a better quality of life for all Washingtonians regardless of income."

In our issue survey, Chipalo responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"I have lost multiple friends to gun violence, starting in 7^th grade. I we must find ways to protect our communities from gun violence."

In our issue survey, Chipalo responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

In our issue survey, Chipalo responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

In our issue survey, Chipalo responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"I would love to sponsor a bill which enshrines reproductive rights into the state constitution."

In our issue survey, Chipalo responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

"We all deserve to feel safe in our neighborhoods. My experience getting beaten by the police drives me to increase accountability of those on the force, while also partnering with them to fight crime. We need to think more comprehensively about public safety as more than just police officers."

In our issue survey, Chipalo responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

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In our issue survey, Sharon responded that law enforcement should get new financial resources and technical help to take guns away from people who commit a felony or have been accused of domestic violence.

"I would also support a ban on semi-automatic weapons. We need reasonable gun regulations."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

"Removing supply chain constraints, building more resilient supply chains and tackling affordable housing are also key components in battling inflation."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that lots more temporary shelters need to be built and operated around the state to get people off the streets.

"There is no ONE thing we can do to end homelessness. For some, shelters can help get back on their feet, for others permanently affordable housing is needed. For others it’s a mix of resources, sometimes small grants, mental health resources, substance use disorder treatment and other supports. We also have to work on the private market for affordable housing so people aren’t as vulnerable and can actually get some savings to deal with emergencies."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that let’s hire more police and put more money back into law enforcement budgets.

"None of these answers adequately reflect my views. We do need more police but the budgets were not cut. We also need more social service supports and policies that get at the roots of crime to provide true public safety. Also crime stinks, nobody likes it and often the folks that are most vulnerable to crime are those that are most vulnerable in general."

In our issue survey, Sharon responded that we have to carefully balance our priorities concerning climate legislation and the economy.

"Climate change is a threat to every aspect of our economy and CO2 is emitted directly or indirectly through every sector of our economy. This is a deeply nerdy issue that requires planning, analysis and a lot of stakeholdering and listening to get right."

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In our issue survey, Nicole responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

In our issue survey, Nicole responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

In our issue survey, Nicole responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

In our issue survey, Nicole responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Nicole responded that police training needs to do a better job in the areas of deescalation, crisis intervention, use of force. Cops who are trained in these areas but fail on the job in some way should be fired.

In our issue survey, Nicole responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

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In our issue survey, Matthew responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"I also support option C. [Law enforcement should get new financial resources and technical help to take guns away from people who commit a felony or have been accused of domestic violence.]"

In our issue survey, Matthew responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"I believe rental assistance and investment in affordable housing is the best way to help with the rising cost of living."

In our issue survey, Matthew responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"This is a moral obligation we are failing. Our state government can change that."

In our issue survey, Matthew responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Matthew responded that more law enforcement jobs need to be reassigned to social workers and other service providers.

"Police officers should be responding to ongoing emergencies and conducting follow up investigation for serious crimes. We should be relying on other professionals for proactive community outreach and behavioral health challenges."

In our issue survey, Matthew responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

In our issue survey, Javier responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"We must do more to protect our communities from gun violence, this is an important step in that direction."

In our issue survey, Javier responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

In our issue survey, Javier responded that permanent affordable housing – not shelters – is the answer to both homelessness and housing affordability.

In our issue survey, Javier responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

In our issue survey, Javier responded that more law enforcement jobs need to be reassigned to social workers and other service providers.

"Putting police officers in positions that they are not trained or equipped for is not only harmful to the communities that they are serving but makes their jobs harder and puts them at unnecessary risk."

In our issue survey, Javier responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

In our issue survey, Gerry responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"I've been a sponsor of the ban on assault weapons, sponsor of the successful ban passed this year on high capacity magazines, and will continue to champion banning assault weapons."

In our issue survey, Gerry responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"Guaranteed basic income are proven to greatly reduce intergenerational poverty and improve health. As a teacher of public health at UW, I've reviewed the research with my students, including how this investment would actually SAVE the State money on human services and housing. There are many interim steps we can take, some of which I have already been sponsor of to help break ground, such as providing funds to prevent people from being evicted."

In our issue survey, Gerry responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"Housing should be recognized as a basic human right! Safe, secure and health housing. I have been a leader in funding rapid rehousing with wrap around services and eliminating local government obstacles to rapid rehousing in order to be able to move people from inhumane and unhealthy encampments into secure housing with services that allow them to hen move into permanent supportive housing. We MUST fund both permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing - not be forced to choose between them. I've led on pulling together the funding partnerships and community to develop hundreds of new housing units here in the 46th District."

In our issue survey, Gerry responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"Abortion must be protected as a right, along with contraception, transgender health care, sexual preference and marriage equality - all of which the US Supreme Court right wing majority are threatening. A State constitutional amendment would be wonderful, and I would sponsor one. However, that requires a 2/3 majority in both legislative chambers which is NOT likely. So, we need to take other steps I am championing such as expanding access to abortion by barring religious hospitals that take State funds from limiting medical practice based on their religious directives. I've led on this issue for years, and now we see why it is so important."

In our issue survey, Gerry responded that more law enforcement jobs need to be reassigned to social workers and other service providers.

"This is not an either - or choice. We have to train police in de-escalation. We have to train them to work with trained mental and behavioral health crisis responders, who should be taking the lead in responding to many calls. I've led on numerous police reforms to reduce violence and racial disparities in police use of force. We need body cameras on all police officers (which costs money). We must not roll back new reforms I championed to remove the commission of police officers who abuse their position through the use of force or discriminatory patterns of policing regardless of whether their local commanders fail to discipline them."

In our issue survey, Gerry responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

"I led in our adoption of eliminating fossil fuels from electricity production in Washington, and was prime sponsor of the legislation to require consideration of life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions from all fossil fuel projects. Of course we need to make major investments in renewable energy and electric vehicle chargers. We can't meet our new goal of eliminating gas vehicle sales by 2030 without that investment. We also need to scale up community and individual solar energy to meet the new demand. This requires additional financial supports to individual homeowners based on income, just as we do for weatherization."

In our issue survey, Darya responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"SB 5217 was recently introduced which would ban assault rifles for civilians but allow military and law enforcement to maintain them. When making decisions like this it's important to remember the racist history of policing and use of guns. I agree with banning assault weapons, we need this to be for everyone, including law enforcement. Additionally, this legislation creates new crimes. I’m concerned that creating an additional crime will lead to increased criminalization of BIPOC people. We need to be thoughtful about these changes."

In our issue survey, Darya responded that it’s time to consider a program that provides a guaranteed basic income.

"There is currently a pilot happening in south King County and I'm eagerly awaiting the results. Guaranteed basic income is not too far off of programs that currently exist, for example, social security. For some, the systemic barriers are too great to pull out of on their own. When all our community members are healthy and have their basic needs addressed, our communities thrive."

In our issue survey, Darya responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"I'm proud to have supported Representative Chopp's Apple Health and Homes legislation. This would guarantee that individuals connected to behavioral health providers receive housing to support their recovery. Housing is healthcare and everyone should have a safe place to call home."

In our issue survey, Darya responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"We also need to take action now to make sure there will always be places to get an abortion. Hospital mergers between secular and non-secular institutions put reproductive care at risk. We need to establish state oversight so that mergers do not mean a loss of services. Additionally, we do need to help those who will inevitably come to Washington to get reproductive care. This means we need to open more clinics on our eastern boarder, train more abortion providers, and figure out what can legally be done to protect those seeking care from other states and those providing care."

In our issue survey, Darya responded that we should cut spending on police by at least half.

"I want to be clear: I don't fully agree with the phrasing of Option E. I do not support cutting funding for public safety. Rather, I believe the police handle too many cases that could be better, and more safely, handled by social workers, mental health professionals, and other trained experts. Increased training is not working for police and not working for vulnerable communities. Increasing public safety starts with providing care the moment it's needed, supporting crisis behavioral health professionals, affordable and accessible low-barrier housing, and reducing the scope of work of law enforcement. We are experiencing serious workforce shortages across the board and especially when it comes to behavioral health care professionals. As a result, we’ve tried to plug holes by having law enforcement respond to crisis. This isn’t working for anyone. Police are trained to respond to crimes and detain individuals, not to provide a trauma-informed approach to a person in crisis. To be clear- there are still times when law enforcement must be involved in a behavioral health crisis and they should show up to support in these moments. To support law enforcement and increase public safety we need to reduce their scope of work and bolster our behavioral health crisis system which starts with supporting the workforce."

In our issue survey, Darya responded that Washington needs to set an example for the rest of the nation by severely cutting its carbon output with new incentives, severe restrictions and guidance for industry.

"I disagree with the use of “severe.” These restrictions have been a long time coming and are perfectly reasonable considering the climate catastrophe we are experiencing and the recent Supreme Court ruling makes this more urgent. The Climate Commitment Act didn’t go far enough to combat climate catastrophe, there are still loopholes for the largest polluters. Cap and trade measures are not cutting our carbon footprint, they are just allowing big companies to pay off their carbon fees. We need to take serious action now."

In our issue survey, Lelach responded that the Washington Legislature should pass a ban on all military style semi-automatic weapons.

"There is no place for military style weapons in a civillian setting. I also believe that mandatory training for use of weapons is reasonable, as is a system of licensure."

In our issue survey, Lelach responded that we need to consider giving Washington taxpayers a recovery check or a monthly check for families.

"There was great success in reducing child poverty with the federal checks given to all families with children as part of the COVID relief package. Washington should consider a similar state level program to assist families in need. Given the current restraints on generating revenue in our state, I feel such a program would be more sustainable than a guaranteed basic income and would invest dollars in children, who are among the most vulnerable in our community."

In our issue survey, Lelach responded that housing should be a right for all Washingtonians. Similar to guaranteed basic income, there should be a guarantee of housing for all.

"Shelter is among the most basic of human needs and should be provided by the government for individuals who cannot provide it for themselves."

In our issue survey, Lelach responded that Washington should pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, while spending more money to make abortion services available.

"However, given that a 2/3 majority of the legislature is required for a constitutional amendment, this is not a realistic outcome in the near future. In lieu of an amendment, the state needs to guarantee that abortion is affordable and accessible to all Washingtonians who need it as well as individuals from other states who travel to Washington for this essential medical service. We also need to provide legal safeguards for abortion providers and friends/families who aid an individual seeking an abortion."

In our issue survey, Lelach responded: Let’s hire more police and put more money back into law enforcement budgets.

"I believe we need to invest more money into law enforcement - some into hiring more officers, some into training those officers in areas of de-escalation, crisis intervention, use of force, history of racism, mental health first aid, and trauma informed care, hiring more social workers, mental health providers and other service providers. There also needs to be accountability for officer actions and inactions."

In our issue survey, Lelach responded that Washington needs to invest serious money in developing alternative energy sources and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles, invest in solar energy for their homes and switch from gas to electric to heat their homes.

"Such investments and incentives will allow WA to set an example for the rest of the country by severely cutting its carbon footprint. The incentives and guidance must also extend to businesses and industry to have the true impact needed. Specifically regarding the climate impact of our build environment, there must be regulations about new construction as well as incentives to retrofit existing structures to remove fossil fuels from homes."

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