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    No on Tim Eyman's I-1366

  • Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.
    Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.

    Initiative 1366

    Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote Yes on Saving Animals from Extinction

  • Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.
    Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.

    Initiative 1401

    Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

  • Endorsed By Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Humane Voters of Washington, Conservation Northwest, Audubon Washington
  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 10

  • Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
    Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 10

    Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 11

  • A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.
    A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.

    Advisory Vote No. 11

    A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 12

  • A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to “maintain” this measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to “maintain” this measure.
    A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to “maintain” this measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 12

    A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 13

  • A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.
    A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 13

    A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.

  • Incumbent George Barner, Jr. is a former Thurston County Commissioner who recognizes the dangers of transporting crude oil by rail. He has a record of giving the public a voice in decisions at the Port of Olympia and has earned the support of the Thurston-Mason-Lewis Central Labor Council.

    Barner faces pro-fracking conservative and state finance examiner Joe Downing. Due to his experience and advocacy for the people of Thurston County, Barner deserves your vote for Port of Olympia, Position 1 .
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    George Barner, Jr.

    Submitted by jay on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:07

    Incumbent George Barner, Jr. is a former Thurston County Commissioner who recognizes the dangers of transporting crude oil by rail. He has a record of giving the public a voice in decisions at the Port of Olympia and has earned the support of the Thurston-Mason-Lewis Central Labor Council.

    Incumbent George Barner, Jr. is a former Thurston County Commissioner who recognizes the dangers of transporting crude oil by rail. He has a record of giving the public a voice in decisions at the Port of Olympia and has earned the support of the Thurston-Mason-Lewis Central Labor Council.

    Barner faces pro-fracking conservative and state finance examiner Joe Downing. Due to his experience and advocacy for the people of Thurston County, Barner deserves your vote for Port of Olympia, Position 1 .

    George Barner, Jr.

    Submitted by jay on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:07

    Incumbent George Barner, Jr. is a former Thurston County Commissioner who recognizes the dangers of transporting crude oil by rail. He has a record of giving the public a voice in decisions at the Port of Olympia and has earned the support of the Thurston-Mason-Lewis Central Labor Council.

  • Endorsed By: Thurston-Mason-Lewis Central Labor Council
  • E.J. Zita is a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College who is running for Port Commissioner in District 3. Zita is a progressive running to ensure that local taxes and economic investment at the port serve the whole community, enhance the environment, and provide sustainable economic opportunities for all, not just the wealthy few.

    She faces moderate Jerry Farmer, who is a public speaker and co-owner of Roxy radio. Due to her knowledge of the issues and experience with sustainability, Zita is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Elizabeth (E.J.) Zita

    Submitted by jay on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 13:26

    E.J. Zita is a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College who is running for Port Commissioner in District 3.

    E.J. Zita is a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College who is running for Port Commissioner in District 3. Zita is a progressive running to ensure that local taxes and economic investment at the port serve the whole community, enhance the environment, and provide sustainable economic opportunities for all, not just the wealthy few.

    She faces moderate Jerry Farmer, who is a public speaker and co-owner of Roxy radio. Due to her knowledge of the issues and experience with sustainability, Zita is the best choice in this race.

    Elizabeth (E.J.) Zita

    Submitted by jay on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 13:26

    E.J. Zita is a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College who is running for Port Commissioner in District 3.

  • Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington, Sierra Club, Thurston Environmental Voters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, WFSE Local 443, AFSCME Local 872

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

  • There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

    Rossi is a smart, progressive underdog in this race, author of "A Politics for the 99%", and a member of the "Olympia for All" activist group, which is working to raise the minimum wage in Olympia. He works for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands and volunteers his time with numerous homeless outreach projects. He has been endorsed by labor and women's health groups. If you're looking for a progressive activist who will prioritize living wages for working people as well as homeless issues, Rossi is a good choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marco Rosaire Rossi

    There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

    There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

    Rossi is a smart, progressive underdog in this race, author of "A Politics for the 99%", and a member of the "Olympia for All" activist group, which is working to raise the minimum wage in Olympia. He works for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands and volunteers his time with numerous homeless outreach projects. He has been endorsed by labor and women's health groups. If you're looking for a progressive activist who will prioritize living wages for working people as well as homeless issues, Rossi is a good choice.

    Marco Rosaire Rossi

    There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

  • Endorsed By: UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council
  • Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together. Selby currently supports a $12 statewide minimum wage and supports gradually implementing a $15 minimum wage in Olympia in a way that protects local small businesses. Unfortunately, Selby's vision of downtown does not always make enough space for low-income housing and the homeless. We hope that with her strong collaboration skills, she will work with progressives on these issues.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cheryl Selby

    Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together.

    Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together. Selby currently supports a $12 statewide minimum wage and supports gradually implementing a $15 minimum wage in Olympia in a way that protects local small businesses. Unfortunately, Selby's vision of downtown does not always make enough space for low-income housing and the homeless. We hope that with her strong collaboration skills, she will work with progressives on these issues.

    Cheryl Selby

    Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together.

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

  • Judy Bardin is a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse who is running for Olympia City Council, Position 2. With both her health and environmental background, Bardin wants to see Olympia become a place where people can walk, bike, and live safely. She has dedicated many years of service to the city on its various advisory committees, including three years on the Olympia Planning Commission where she helped update the Comprehensive Plan to include urban green space and more apartment buildings to accommodate Olympia's growth. If you want a strong environmentalist with a history of service to the community, Bardin is a good choice.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Judy Bardin

    Judy Bardin is a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse who is running for Olympia City Council, Position 2.

    Judy Bardin is a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse who is running for Olympia City Council, Position 2. With both her health and environmental background, Bardin wants to see Olympia become a place where people can walk, bike, and live safely. She has dedicated many years of service to the city on its various advisory committees, including three years on the Olympia Planning Commission where she helped update the Comprehensive Plan to include urban green space and more apartment buildings to accommodate Olympia's growth. If you want a strong environmentalist with a history of service to the community, Bardin is a good choice.

    Judy Bardin

    Judy Bardin is a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse who is running for Olympia City Council, Position 2.

  • Endorsed By: Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, National Organization for Women PAC, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Thurston Environmental Voters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council
  • Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal. Bateman is a smart, hard working, up and comer in Olympia politics who has strong progressive values and the support of a large number of our progressive partners. She also serves on the board of GRuB, an Olympia nonprofit that empowers at-risk youth, low income families and veterans. She believes Olympia can become a modern, green, thriving city that engages a diverse set of community stakeholders in key decisions. If you want an energetic new face on the council, Bateman is a good choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jessica Bateman

    Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal.

    Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal. Bateman is a smart, hard working, up and comer in Olympia politics who has strong progressive values and the support of a large number of our progressive partners. She also serves on the board of GRuB, an Olympia nonprofit that empowers at-risk youth, low income families and veterans. She believes Olympia can become a modern, green, thriving city that engages a diverse set of community stakeholders in key decisions. If you want an energetic new face on the council, Bateman is a good choice.

    Jessica Bateman

    Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal.

  • Endorsed By: National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Service Employees International Union, Pro-Choice Washington, Olympia Firefighters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, UFCW 367
  • Nathaniel Jones is running for re-election to Position 3 on the Olympia City Council. Jones is a quiet, thoughtful progressive, and a solid vote for the environment and ensuring small businesses thrive in a local economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Jones is running for re-election to help bring in more parks and bike/pedestrian trails as the city grows, to help maintain the downtown character while ushering in thoughtful growth, and to continue building strong relationships with neighboring regions of the state.

    Jones is opposed by $15 for All candidate Rafael Ruiz, who is running as a working class candidate and promises to fight homelessness and advocate for tenants' rights. We support Ruiz's progressive platform, and hope he gets involved in the city in order to build leadership skills and experience. Due to Jones' support from our progressive partners and strong track record as a council member, we believe he is a good choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Nathaniel Jones

    Nathaniel Jones is running for re-election to Position 3 on the Olympia City Council. Jones is a quiet, thoughtful progressive, and a solid vote for the environment and ensuring small businesses thrive in a local economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.

    Nathaniel Jones is running for re-election to Position 3 on the Olympia City Council. Jones is a quiet, thoughtful progressive, and a solid vote for the environment and ensuring small businesses thrive in a local economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Jones is running for re-election to help bring in more parks and bike/pedestrian trails as the city grows, to help maintain the downtown character while ushering in thoughtful growth, and to continue building strong relationships with neighboring regions of the state.

    Jones is opposed by $15 for All candidate Rafael Ruiz, who is running as a working class candidate and promises to fight homelessness and advocate for tenants' rights. We support Ruiz's progressive platform, and hope he gets involved in the city in order to build leadership skills and experience. Due to Jones' support from our progressive partners and strong track record as a council member, we believe he is a good choice.

    Nathaniel Jones

    Nathaniel Jones is running for re-election to Position 3 on the Olympia City Council. Jones is a quiet, thoughtful progressive, and a solid vote for the environment and ensuring small businesses thrive in a local economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.