Harris was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and served as California's attorney general before that. Paper and thick plastic bags would still be allowed but customers would be subject to an $.08 pass-through charge. Roskelley is running against incumbent Republican Mike Padden, who has stood firmly against progressive values in his time in the Legislature. The local Fuse interview committee was extremely impressed with Feagan's determination to improve health care access, ensure living wages, and be a progressive force in Olympia. While he has no experience as a lawyer or judge, he states that his history of working with public records requests and privacy laws is preparation enough to serve as a justice. Parents retain ultimate control under Referendum 90 because the law gives parents at least one-month advance notice to review all materials, and parents may opt their children out of sex education classes. The Republican is a former District Court. In addition to his role as fire commissioner, McGarry serves as board chair for the Spokane County Fire Commissioner’s Association. The Long-Term Care Trust is overseen by a trusted, independent commission and will begin paying out benefits in 2025, offering seniors in Washington the care they need. Inslee has established himself as a national leader on fighting climate change. Customizing the Progressive Voters Guide for your location... State and local candidates paid for by Fuse Votes. Powered by. Before he was elected as governor in 2012, Inslee represented both sides of the Cascades in Congress, opposed the Iraq war, and worked to increase accountability and oversight for Wall Street banks. Contact Us. It is a blogging project of Eastern Washington Voters that covers Spokane County and City politics and issues from a progressive point of view. Davenport is the best choice in this race. Read over a manual for candidates in Spokane County. Paper and thick plastic bags would still be allowed but customers would be subject to an $.08 pass-through charge. Spokane County Elections Office 1033 W Gardner Ave Spokane, WA 99260 Thirty-eight municipalities throughout the state have already banned the use of thin bags in stores; bags for damp grocery items and produce bags are exempt from the ban. One of her top priorities is improving health care, including lowering the cost of prescription drugs and holding price-gougers accountable when it comes to vital medications like insulin. He also wrote the Corporate Crime Act, which increases financial penalties for corporate crimes by 100 times. For a personalized version, log in to VoteWA. Espinoza is a school music teacher and a former legislative liaison to the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs. Maycumber pushed for $30 car tabs, despite the fact that the policy would slash $2.5 million a year in Spokane-area infrastructure repair and pothole maintenance. A voters' guide to Spokane races, propositions and Washington state measures Election 2019 By Wilson Criscione SPOKANE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT. The Fuse Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. Washington Auditor Pat McCarthy has been a consistent advocate for government transparency and accountability during her first term in office. Washington will become the eighth state in the nation to take this step to protect our health and ecosystems. As a former teacher and creator of after school programs, Zappone's top priorities include ensuring that everyone has the training they need to enter the workforce, a housing-first approach to homelessness, worker protections, and creating a more equitable tax system for lower-income residents. Her offline coronavirus response has been equally unimpressive. Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson is running to retain his seat in Position 4 of the Washington State Supreme Court. As the longest-serving justice on the court, having sat on the bench for nearly three decades, Johnson has proven time and again his judicial integrity, accountability, and impartiality. Candidates Who Have Filed. John Roskelley is a former two-term Spokane County Commissioner who is now running for state Senate. Riccelli also sponsored the Hunger-Free Schools Act, which provides a bridge of federal funding for free breakfast to schools where nearly half of students' families are using public assistance. Seattle, WA 98101. Franz has the experience we need to guide and protect our state from increasingly dangerous fire seasons and the rising threat of climate inaction. The goals of the Spokane Fair Elections Code are to institute regulations for the fair conduct of elections for City of Spokane public offices, and to ensure a high degree of transparency in the conduct of our local electoral process. He is the current president of the Spokane Regional Labor Council and a board member of the United Way of Spokane County. Voter Guides are not provided for local elections, due to the expense to print and mail them. His personal history, including losing his eldest son to brain cancer, influenced his agenda and led him to become an advocate for the Affordable Care Act, the signature policy of the Obama administration. Jay Inslee on what Phase 3 looks like for Washington, Rep. Joe Schmick has joined with his colleagues in the House Republican Caucus to propose our Open Safe, Open Now plan. Unfortunately, the state Republican Party alongside anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-choice groups have put sex education up for another vote by placing Referendum 90 on the ballot. He helped pass a transportation bill that created 43,000 jobs and worked to reduce pollution in the Spokane River. Dr. Seuss was target before 'Cancel Culture' caught up, https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2021/03/04/fairness-for-all-equality-acts-are-equally-bad, https://onenewsnow.com/culture/2021/03/04/dr-seuss-was-target-before-cancel-culture-caught-up. Notably, he is supported by Rep. Matt Shea, who was ousted from the Republican caucus after an investigation deemed him a domestic terrorist. Spokane County Voter Guide. She was appointed to the Supreme Court this April by Gov. In addition to conservative votes in Olympia against reducing greenhouse gas emissions, establishing a state Office of Equity, and capping insulin costs for diabetics, Graham's coronavirus response has been terrible. Tracy Arlene Staab is running for Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 1, Position 2 to fill the spot vacated due to Judge Kevin Korsmo's retirement. The only voters' guides Spokane receives are mailed by the Secretary of State. First elected to the Legislature in 2012, Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. Some of the worst moments of his presidency include a catastrophic national coronavirus response, separating thousands of children from parents and locking them in cages, eliminating critical environmental protections on our air and water, stripping healthcare protections for millions, and ramming through a dangerous, conservative Supreme Court nominee to rig the nation's highest court in his favor. Feagan is the best choice in this race. Justice G. Helen Whitener is running to retain her position on Washington's Supreme Court. Click here to choose your customized guide. In Spokane, voter turnout for the primary election was under 50%. View a list of candidates who have filed for upcoming elections. Some of his policy priorities include increasing affordable housing, increasing benefits for workers, and developing a careful and data-driven economic reopening. Tracy Arlene Staab is running for Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 1, Position 2 to fill the spot vacated due to Judge Kevin Korsmo's retirement. Advisory Vote 34 references ESSB 6492, which establishes the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, as well as the Workforce Education Investment Account. Sign up here to receive the Progressive Voters Guide for future elections! Current voter turnout is relevantly low. Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis is running to retain Position 3 on the Washington State Supreme Court. Federal candidates paid for by Fuse Washington. Prior to her appointment, she worked as a public defender, a Court of Appeals law clerk, a city prosecutor, and owned her own practice. Montoya-Lewis was originally appointed to the state Supreme Court in December 2019 by Gov. His priorities include establishing a state bank as well as helping the community push through the current economic and health struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, though he doesn't have any policy proposals available for the latter issues. Parents, teachers, and pediatricians know that in states with quality sex education, teens are talking about consent, waiting longer to have sex, avoiding unintended pregnancies, and keeping themselves safe. Wilson is challenging Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who continues to be one of the most damaging lawmakers in Washington by voting with President Trump 95 percent of the time. She ran her own campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination this election cycle before ultimately being selected as Biden's running mate in August. TRACK YOUR BALLOT Search Online. Davidson previously served as the Benton County treasurer from 2003 to 2016. Inslee to replace Justice Mary Fairhurst. Staab has several ratings of "exceptionally well-qualified" by independent bar associations, including the Washington Veteran's Bar Association and the Loren Miller Bar Association, which represents African-American attorneys. Inslee is the clear choice for governor. In the last few weeks of August, leaders of local organizations of color such as the NAACP called out the commission on watering down the county's set of guiding principles that would consider race, gender, and other identifiers in making criminal justice decisions. In the state House, Reykdal had a strong progressive voting record and was a consistent champion for public schools. Jay Inslee. If elected, Wilson plans to join the evenly split bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to move forward on these priorities. Nearly 70% of adults over the age of 65 will need some level of long-term care, yet 90% are not insured for it. As insurance commissioner, Kreidler has been a consistent advocate for consumers and patients in overseeing insurance companies in Washington. Chris Reykdal is running for re-election to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to continue his leadership of our state's public schools through this challenging time. However, the current B&O tax rate of 0.2904% violates the World Trade Organization's rules. Accounting business owner David Green is a longtime Democratic Party activist who currently serves as chair of the 3rd Legislative District Democrats and vice-chair of the Washington State Democratic Party. City of Spokane Voter Guide. After facing numerous progressive challenges in the presidential primary, Biden has shifted his platform to the left for the general election. Wilson is the best choice in the race for the 5th Congressional District Representative. Previously, Reykdal spent 14 years serving on local school boards and in leadership positions at community and technical colleges, as well as serving 6 years in the Legislature. Revenue from Measure 1 would be limited to funding police, jails, the court system, domestic violence programs, and programs to relieve the overcrowding of jails and the courts. This year, Liias sponsored legislation requiring informed consent to perform a pelvic exam and creating a new state financial aid program for undocumented students. Spokane has many citizens who cannot read a voter’s guide—those who are blind, uneducated, have a visual impairment like dyslexia, or those whose primary language is not English. Petition local leaders to provide a Voters' Guide for each local election. Maycumber spent the most recent legislative session fighting against a low-carbon fuel standard that would have required that refineries supply cleaner fuel over time, creating healthier air for all of us. Election Processing Forms. Kreidler is opposed by Republican Chirayu Avinash Patel, an insurance agent and biochemistry student at the University of Washington. Spokane Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Inclusive and medically-accurate sex education. California Senator Kamala Harris is Biden's vice-presidential running mate on the Democratic ticket. She wants to improve digital security and increase funding for county auditors to protect local elections from hacking attempts in the wake of the 2016 election. Both bring extensive legislative experience and progressive values to the race, although their visions for the office of Lt. Georgia Davenport is the founder and current field director of Whole Washington, a coalition of activists and health care professionals pushing for single-payer, universal healthcare in Washington. The volunteers who interacted with the suspect are physically safe and mentally recovering, as they have been utterly embraced by the entire community. This legislation provides a property tax exemption to heavy equipment rental property when owned by a heavy equipment rental property dealer. Our Two Blogs: Spokane Watch and Eastern Washington Politics. Young people deserve accurate information to help them make good decisions, to protect themselves, and to protect their futures. Given the statewide threat and impact of wildfires with recent record-setting fire seasons, she has also worked on a 20-year forest health plan and a 10-year fire protection plan. Seattle, WA 98101. Listen to recordings from the printed Voters' Pamphlet. Unfortunately, his math doesn't add up. Election Information. McMorris Rodgers also refused to hold Trump accountable during impeachment on the charges of obstruction of justice or abuse of power. Advisory Vote 33 references SSB 5628, which passed this year. This bill would require school districts to adopt or develop, Print and Mail-in a Voter Registration Form (PDF) In Person. Governor: Sen. Marko Liias and Congressman Denny Heck. Stephens is also the first woman from Eastern Washington to serve on the Supreme Court. The 2019 General Election will decide Spokane's next mayor, city council president, and various other positions and measures across the county. Statewide Ballot Measures. Ferguson is the clear progressive choice for Attorney General of Washington. McGarry is determined to avoid any coronavirus-caused state budget cuts for those who are least economically equipped to handle them. Green is running against incumbent Mary Kuney, a moderate Republican who was appointed to the commission by Governor Jay Inslee in September of 2017. The second audit will look into how criminals stole hundreds of millions of dollars through a sophisticated fraud scheme. Washington’s Legislature passed the law to expand access to sex education to all students. Larson was heavily supported by corporate PACs in his previous campaign and he espouses a conservative judicial philosophy focused on a narrow interpretation of the law. Petition local leaders to provide a Voters' Guide for each local election. Sex education serves as both prevention and intervention for sexual assault and rape. While serving on the bench, she has made a point to continue to interact with the community, teaching a civics course at Tacoma's Lincoln High School. Casey stated that Shea's firing was due to the downsizing of his office, and declined to tell the Spokesman whether he had concerns about the House-commissioned findings. Unfortunately, we've seen the flip side recently where states with governors who were slow or failed to act have seen dramatic increases in cases. Nurse practitioner Lori Feagan is running to bring progressive values to Olympia from the 4th Legislative District. The Progressive Voters Guide provides useful information about candidates and ballot measures along with the endorsements of Washington's leading progressive organizations. This year, Franz released a climate resiliency plan for rural Washington that includes massive reforestation as well as expanding wind and solar farms. Online Candidate Filing Christine Gregoire after many years of public service and was unanimously elected by her colleagues in 2019 to serve as the 57th Chief Justice of the state's highest court. Thanks for using the Fuse Washington Progressive Voters Guide. He has sued the Trump administration 80 times as of late September and won all but one completed case. Prior to her appointment, she served on the Pierce County Superior Court, the Pierce County District Court a Pro Tem judge, and the City of Tacoma Municipal Court, after working for 14 years as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He is positioning himself as a moderate Democrat who will focus on senior and disability issues in the Legislature, including health care and requirements for senior living establishments. On Wednesday, December 9th, the Spokane Democrats Office was the victim of a bomb threat that resulted in catastrophic fire damage to our space. Larkin opposes the vast majority of the lawsuits that Ferguson has filed to hold the Trump administration accountable. We are fortunate to have so many amazing people across the state- the party, our governor, other county parties, our members, and our community. Because of the crowded primary, two Republicans made it through to the general election, giving them control of the treasurer's office for the first time since 1957. He supports tax reform like the Working Families Tax Credit that would put money back in the pockets of Washingtonians with low and moderate incomes. VOTERS GUIDE View the Online Voters' Guide. As the coronavirus continues to deal a huge blow to state and local budgets, elected officials must either cut social services, infrastructure, and other necessities or make corporations and the wealthy finally pay their share. She has been rated "exceptionally well-qualified" by numerous legal groups and endorsed by a number of progressives. Statewide Ballot Measures. View election results, statistics, sample ballots, and online voters guides for elections 2012 to present. McMorris Rodgers has voted yes on Trump's border wall, supported his trillion-dollar corporate tax cut, and was the only representative from Washington to vote for Trump's bill to cut $800 billion from Medicaid. He voted no on this year's bill to establish a statewide equity office and was one of the few representatives to vote against a ban against race-based hair discrimination. Casey has practiced since 2010 and started his own law firm in 2013. Though she has no 2020 website nor a detailed campaign platform available, her official voters guide statement doubles-down on her anti-choice, anti-union sentiments. Spokane Watch was re-launched by us in 2012. Kuney is a certified public accountant and the former Chief Deputy Auditor for Spokane County. Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sectors, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. 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She was appointed to the Supreme Court this April by Gov. While there are legitimate concerns about some aspects of Biden's track record, there is no comparison to Trump's attacks on democratic institutions and the rule of law, his dishonesty, his constant assaults on people of color and religious minorities, and his open embrace of white supremacy. Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments during his two terms in office are impressive. McCarthy is the best choice in this race. Progress means voting in every race and every issue. Roskelley is the best choice for state Senate in the 4th Legislative District. Additionally, beginning on January 1, 2022, a 1.25% heavy equipment rental tax will be levied on heavy equipment rental, to be distributed evenly between the multimodal transportation account and the motor vehicle fund created by the legislation. Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running for re-election to his seat in the 3rd Legislative District. Cummings is running to prioritize transparency and accountability in county government. He serves as a board member of the Spokane Regional Labor Council as well as the district vice president of the Washington State Labor Council. Voter Guide: Everything you need to know about the 2019 Spokane County primary election. Join email - Republicans of Spokane County. Spokane Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Endorsed By: Accountant Lance Gurel is running for the 4th Legislative District, House Position 2 to bring progressive leadership back to the district for the first time in decades. In a community interview, Apple stated he's running to push back against the idea of a state income tax, regulations on businesses, and additional bureaucracy. Chief Justice Debra L. Stephens was first appointed to the state Supreme Court in 2008 by Gov. Chief Justice Debra L. Stephens was first appointed to the state Supreme Court in 2008 by Gov. Among the cases they co-represented, one involved a student at Eastern Washington University who sued after being removed from the school newspaper after criticizing Black protestors after the murder of Michael Brown. Spokane County Measure 1 would renew a 0.1 percent sales tax dedicated to public safety and criminal justice for the next 10 years. Culp came to national fame for refusing to enforce the voter-approved Initiative 1639, which placed restrictions on semi-automatic firearm sales. Click here to choose your customized guide. Welcome to the Fuse Progressive Voters Guide to the 2019 primary election! Kretz has also been problematic on environmental conservation and land issues. Ferguson faces a challenge from Republican attorney Matt Larkin, who is currently the legal counsel for his family's manufacturing business. Address: 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 406. State Online Voters' Guide Use a mobile device or Chrome/Firefox browser to load this dynamic searchable guide. Inslee's opponent is Republican Loren Culp, the sole police officer of the town of Republic and one of the farthest right of Inslee's main primary challengers. Staab was appointed to the Spokane Municipal Court of Appeals upon its creation in 2009, where she and her colleagues aim to reduce recidivism and provide alternatives to incarceration, at which the community court has been successful. Staab has successfully served the Spokane community and deserves your vote in this race. Lucas irresponsibly wants to cut taxes when the state already faces a historic multi-billion dollar budget deficit, which would threaten funding for education, health care, and affordable housing. We Believe We Vote 21 hours ago With no leadership or direction from Gov. Address: 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 406. The bill also clarifies the complex 2019 legislation to make clear which businesses will be taxed, exempting more than 70,000 small businesses and setting a rate of 1.75% for businesses grossing more than $1 million annually. He highlights his experience in logistics through his volunteer work with the Spokane Food Fighters, who are delivering meals during the coronavirus crisis. If re-elected, Volz promises to "get our state government back to living within its means," which considering next year's coronavirus-caused state budget shortfall of $6 billion, could have devastating consequences for the services many in the district and across the state are relying on. He also states that he would push back on taxes for polluters and reduce regulations on businesses.
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