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Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is now running for King County Council from District 8. She was first elected to the Seattle City Council in 2017. Mosqueda previously worked at the Washington State Department of Health, Children’s Alliance, Community Health Plan of Washington, and the Washington State Labor Council, with a focus on worker's rights and children's healthcare. Among other community roles, she also served on the board of Fuse Washington, which publishes this guide.
Mosqueda has distinguished herself as a progressive leader on the Seattle City Council. She sponsored the Jumpstart Seattle legislation, which funds affordable housing through a tax on high earners at large corporations. In addition, she supported efforts to expand paid sick leave and establish minimum wages for gig and other workers who have often been left behind in our economy. Her current goal is passing the 2023 Housing Levy, which will be on the ballot for Seattle voters this November and would provide funding for crucial affordable housing, childcare services, and communal and cultural spaces that are disappearing from the city.
If elected to the county council, Mosqueda hopes to use her experience to address new and pressing issues in the county. Some of her priorities include finding locations for the six new county behavioral health centers, building workforce housing outside of Seattle, increasing apprenticeship programs, and more.
Mosqueda is the clear choice for King County Council from District 8.
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is now running for King County Council from District 8. She was first elected to the Seattle City Council in 2017.
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is now running for King County Council from District 8. She was first elected to the Seattle City Council in 2017. Mosqueda previously worked at the Washington State Department of Health, Children’s Alliance, Community Health Plan of Washington, and the Washington State Labor Council, with a focus on worker's rights and children's healthcare. Among other community roles, she also served on the board of Fuse Washington, which publishes this guide.
Mosqueda has distinguished herself as a progressive leader on the Seattle City Council. She sponsored the Jumpstart Seattle legislation, which funds affordable housing through a tax on high earners at large corporations. In addition, she supported efforts to expand paid sick leave and establish minimum wages for gig and other workers who have often been left behind in our economy. Her current goal is passing the 2023 Housing Levy, which will be on the ballot for Seattle voters this November and would provide funding for crucial affordable housing, childcare services, and communal and cultural spaces that are disappearing from the city.
If elected to the county council, Mosqueda hopes to use her experience to address new and pressing issues in the county. Some of her priorities include finding locations for the six new county behavioral health centers, building workforce housing outside of Seattle, increasing apprenticeship programs, and more.
Mosqueda is the clear choice for King County Council from District 8.
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is now running for King County Council from District 8. She was first elected to the Seattle City Council in 2017.
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is now running for King County Council from District 8. She was first elected to the Seattle City Council in 2017. Mosqueda previously worked at the Washington State Department of Health, Children’s Alliance, Community Health Plan of Washington, and the Washington State Labor Council, with a focus on worker's rights and children's healthcare. Among other community roles, she also served on the board of Fuse Washington, which publishes this guide.
Mosqueda has distinguished herself as a progressive leader on the Seattle City Council. She sponsored the Jumpstart Seattle legislation, which funds affordable housing through a tax on high earners at large corporations. In addition, she supported efforts to expand paid sick leave and establish minimum wages for gig and other workers who have often been left behind in our economy. Her current goal is passing the 2023 Housing Levy, which will be on the ballot for Seattle voters this November and would provide funding for crucial affordable housing, childcare services, and communal and cultural spaces that are disappearing from the city.
If elected to the county council, Mosqueda hopes to use her experience to address new and pressing issues in the county. Some of her priorities include finding locations for the six new county behavioral health centers, building workforce housing outside of Seattle, increasing apprenticeship programs, and more.
Mosqueda is the clear choice for King County Council from District 8.
Megan Dunn, the program director for the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides, is running for re-election to Snohomish County Council from District 2. Prior to being elected to the council in 2019, Dunn led the successful effort to create districts for the Everett City Council and served on the Everett Community Streets Initiative Task Force, which helps address homelessness in downtown Everett.
Dunn ran in 2019 for Snohomish County Council to continue her work on community-building and environmental sustainability. She's met her campaign promises by using pandemic recovery funding for district organizations that are committed to helping neighbors - the Interfaith Family Shelter, Everett Recovery Café, and Madres de Casino Road's meal program.
She's focused on voting for policies that would best uplift people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Dunn was one of three council members who voted to convert two hotels into low-barrier shelters for people experiencing homelessness. She correctly noted that putting up barriers like drug testing would have put 20 million federal dollars at risk of being lost and likely would have prevented the shelter from being built.
Dunn faces a challenge from Georgia Fisher, a precinct committee officer for the Snohomish County Republican Party and district chair for the 21st Legislative District Republicans. In addressing the opioid and drug epidemic, she wants to see more and more people arrested for addiction, sending more people in crisis to jail. Much of her campaign platform follows a familiar path for conservatives this year, with promises to support business and pour even more funds into police, rather than address the root causes of the community's issues. For reference, the county already spends over 75 percent of its $288.5 million general budget on police and the criminal legal system.
If elected, Dunn will continue to advocate for those that need it most in the county. She is by far the best choice in this race.
Megan Dunn, the program director for the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides, is running for re-election to Snohomish County Council from District 2.
Megan Dunn, the program director for the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides, is running for re-election to Snohomish County Council from District 2. Prior to being elected to the council in 2019, Dunn led the successful effort to create districts for the Everett City Council and served on the Everett Community Streets Initiative Task Force, which helps address homelessness in downtown Everett.
Dunn ran in 2019 for Snohomish County Council to continue her work on community-building and environmental sustainability. She's met her campaign promises by using pandemic recovery funding for district organizations that are committed to helping neighbors - the Interfaith Family Shelter, Everett Recovery Café, and Madres de Casino Road's meal program.
She's focused on voting for policies that would best uplift people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Dunn was one of three council members who voted to convert two hotels into low-barrier shelters for people experiencing homelessness. She correctly noted that putting up barriers like drug testing would have put 20 million federal dollars at risk of being lost and likely would have prevented the shelter from being built.
Dunn faces a challenge from Georgia Fisher, a precinct committee officer for the Snohomish County Republican Party and district chair for the 21st Legislative District Republicans. In addressing the opioid and drug epidemic, she wants to see more and more people arrested for addiction, sending more people in crisis to jail. Much of her campaign platform follows a familiar path for conservatives this year, with promises to support business and pour even more funds into police, rather than address the root causes of the community's issues. For reference, the county already spends over 75 percent of its $288.5 million general budget on police and the criminal legal system.
If elected, Dunn will continue to advocate for those that need it most in the county. She is by far the best choice in this race.
Megan Dunn, the program director for the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides, is running for re-election to Snohomish County Council from District 2.
Megan Dunn, the program director for the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides, is running for re-election to Snohomish County Council from District 2. Prior to being elected to the council in 2019, Dunn led the successful effort to create districts for the Everett City Council and served on the Everett Community Streets Initiative Task Force, which helps address homelessness in downtown Everett.
Dunn ran in 2019 for Snohomish County Council to continue her work on community-building and environmental sustainability. She's met her campaign promises by using pandemic recovery funding for district organizations that are committed to helping neighbors - the Interfaith Family Shelter, Everett Recovery Café, and Madres de Casino Road's meal program.
She's focused on voting for policies that would best uplift people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Dunn was one of three council members who voted to convert two hotels into low-barrier shelters for people experiencing homelessness. She correctly noted that putting up barriers like drug testing would have put 20 million federal dollars at risk of being lost and likely would have prevented the shelter from being built.
Dunn faces a challenge from Georgia Fisher, a precinct committee officer for the Snohomish County Republican Party and district chair for the 21st Legislative District Republicans. In addressing the opioid and drug epidemic, she wants to see more and more people arrested for addiction, sending more people in crisis to jail. Much of her campaign platform follows a familiar path for conservatives this year, with promises to support business and pour even more funds into police, rather than address the root causes of the community's issues. For reference, the county already spends over 75 percent of its $288.5 million general budget on police and the criminal legal system.
If elected, Dunn will continue to advocate for those that need it most in the county. She is by far the best choice in this race.
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
Demi Chatters is a working mom and progressive activist running for Everett City Council, Position 6. She is a longtime Everett resident who has served on the Everett Planning Commission and Snohomish County Human Rights Commission. She also volunteers with organizations that center youth, Black, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Chatters' platform prioritizes housing stability, workers' rights, accessible green spaces, and a public safety approach that relies on social supports over policing. She points to several concrete ways she will work towards her goals, including increasing zoning for affordable middle housing options, requiring fair wage and working condition agreements on city-funded projects, increasing transit routes, creating mini-parks, and expanding the Community Outreach and Enforcement Team that allows social workers to respond to emergencies.
Chatters' leading opponent, conservative Scott Bader, was an obstacle to progress on important city reforms during his time on council. Bader supported inflating the police budget by $6 million while cutting funding for other social support programs that we know actually keep our communities housed and healthy.
The other two candidates, Brian Hennessy and Bill D. Wheeler Jr., do not appear to be running competitive campaigns as of early July. Wheeler Jr. is a conservative Republican who was convicted in 2014 and sentenced to three years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor who worked for his notorious "sexpresso" stand business.
Chatters has earned the support of many progressive leaders and organizations. Because of her community involvement, dedication to racial justice, and concrete plans for progress, she is by far the best choice for Everett City Council, Position 6.
Demi Chatters is a working mom and progressive activist running for Everett City Council, Position 6. She is a longtime Everett resident who has served on the Everett Planning Commission and Snohomish County Human Rights Commission.
Demi Chatters is a working mom and progressive activist running for Everett City Council, Position 6. She is a longtime Everett resident who has served on the Everett Planning Commission and Snohomish County Human Rights Commission. She also volunteers with organizations that center youth, Black, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Chatters' platform prioritizes housing stability, workers' rights, accessible green spaces, and a public safety approach that relies on social supports over policing. She points to several concrete ways she will work towards her goals, including increasing zoning for affordable middle housing options, requiring fair wage and working condition agreements on city-funded projects, increasing transit routes, creating mini-parks, and expanding the Community Outreach and Enforcement Team that allows social workers to respond to emergencies.
Chatters' leading opponent, conservative Scott Bader, was an obstacle to progress on important city reforms during his time on council. Bader supported inflating the police budget by $6 million while cutting funding for other social support programs that we know actually keep our communities housed and healthy.
The other two candidates, Brian Hennessy and Bill D. Wheeler Jr., do not appear to be running competitive campaigns as of early July. Wheeler Jr. is a conservative Republican who was convicted in 2014 and sentenced to three years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor who worked for his notorious "sexpresso" stand business.
Chatters has earned the support of many progressive leaders and organizations. Because of her community involvement, dedication to racial justice, and concrete plans for progress, she is by far the best choice for Everett City Council, Position 6.
Demi Chatters is a working mom and progressive activist running for Everett City Council, Position 6. She is a longtime Everett resident who has served on the Everett Planning Commission and Snohomish County Human Rights Commission.
Demi Chatters is a working mom and progressive activist running for Everett City Council, Position 6. She is a longtime Everett resident who has served on the Everett Planning Commission and Snohomish County Human Rights Commission. She also volunteers with organizations that center youth, Black, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Chatters' platform prioritizes housing stability, workers' rights, accessible green spaces, and a public safety approach that relies on social supports over policing. She points to several concrete ways she will work towards her goals, including increasing zoning for affordable middle housing options, requiring fair wage and working condition agreements on city-funded projects, increasing transit routes, creating mini-parks, and expanding the Community Outreach and Enforcement Team that allows social workers to respond to emergencies.
Chatters' leading opponent, conservative Scott Bader, was an obstacle to progress on important city reforms during his time on council. Bader supported inflating the police budget by $6 million while cutting funding for other social support programs that we know actually keep our communities housed and healthy.
The other two candidates, Brian Hennessy and Bill D. Wheeler Jr., do not appear to be running competitive campaigns as of early July. Wheeler Jr. is a conservative Republican who was convicted in 2014 and sentenced to three years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor who worked for his notorious "sexpresso" stand business.
Chatters has earned the support of many progressive leaders and organizations. Because of her community involvement, dedication to racial justice, and concrete plans for progress, she is by far the best choice for Everett City Council, Position 6.
Incumbent Kelli Curtis is running for re-election to Kirkland City Council, Position 2, to which she was first elected in 2019. Before joining the council she worked for most of her career in the technology industry as a product manager for area companies such as Aldus and Starwave.
Curtis' campaign platform prioritizes close collaboration with neighbors, implementing sustainable planning strategies, cultivating inclusivity and belonging, building affordable homes, and expanding parks and natural spaces. During her time on the council, Curtis has supported the conversion of hotels into housing with on-site services, achieving success in these projects by bringing people together.
As chair of the Parks Exploratory Funding Committee, Curtis has spearheaded a ballot measure to build community enhancements including the creation of indoor aquatics and recreation facilities, with pools, gymnasiums, fitness classes, and a community gathering space. Additional plans involve adding restrooms to selected parks, constructing new sports courts, expanding youth recreation programs, and acquiring green space for the development of Green Loop trail segments in northwest Kirkland.
Curtis faces challenges from Catie Malik and Zoltan Szilagyi. Malik is a health care operations professional and a longtime resident of the Greater Seattle area. Rather than addressing the root causes of homelessness, she tries to divide us and make us fear our neighbors. She also opposes rapid transit service to Kirkland's core, which would only make traffic worse and contribute toward climate change.
Zoltan Szilagyi is a longtime Kirkland resident running for Kirkland City Council, Position 2. Szilagyi has a PhD in physics and currently works as a research physicist for an electron microscope company. He has no political experience, and has no campaign website or funds raised as of ealy July.
Kirkland has benefitted from Curtis's commitment to bringing community-minded leadership to the core of some of its most challenging issues. Kelli Curtis is the clear choice for Kirkland City Council, Position 2.
Incumbent Kelli Curtis is running for re-election to Kirkland City Council, Position 2, to which she was first elected in 2019. Before joining the council she worked for most of her career in the technology industry as a product manager for area companies such as Aldus and Starwave.
Incumbent Kelli Curtis is running for re-election to Kirkland City Council, Position 2, to which she was first elected in 2019. Before joining the council she worked for most of her career in the technology industry as a product manager for area companies such as Aldus and Starwave.
Curtis' campaign platform prioritizes close collaboration with neighbors, implementing sustainable planning strategies, cultivating inclusivity and belonging, building affordable homes, and expanding parks and natural spaces. During her time on the council, Curtis has supported the conversion of hotels into housing with on-site services, achieving success in these projects by bringing people together.
As chair of the Parks Exploratory Funding Committee, Curtis has spearheaded a ballot measure to build community enhancements including the creation of indoor aquatics and recreation facilities, with pools, gymnasiums, fitness classes, and a community gathering space. Additional plans involve adding restrooms to selected parks, constructing new sports courts, expanding youth recreation programs, and acquiring green space for the development of Green Loop trail segments in northwest Kirkland.
Curtis faces challenges from Catie Malik and Zoltan Szilagyi. Malik is a health care operations professional and a longtime resident of the Greater Seattle area. Rather than addressing the root causes of homelessness, she tries to divide us and make us fear our neighbors. She also opposes rapid transit service to Kirkland's core, which would only make traffic worse and contribute toward climate change.
Zoltan Szilagyi is a longtime Kirkland resident running for Kirkland City Council, Position 2. Szilagyi has a PhD in physics and currently works as a research physicist for an electron microscope company. He has no political experience, and has no campaign website or funds raised as of ealy July.
Kirkland has benefitted from Curtis's commitment to bringing community-minded leadership to the core of some of its most challenging issues. Kelli Curtis is the clear choice for Kirkland City Council, Position 2.
Incumbent Kelli Curtis is running for re-election to Kirkland City Council, Position 2, to which she was first elected in 2019. Before joining the council she worked for most of her career in the technology industry as a product manager for area companies such as Aldus and Starwave.
Incumbent Kelli Curtis is running for re-election to Kirkland City Council, Position 2, to which she was first elected in 2019. Before joining the council she worked for most of her career in the technology industry as a product manager for area companies such as Aldus and Starwave.
Curtis' campaign platform prioritizes close collaboration with neighbors, implementing sustainable planning strategies, cultivating inclusivity and belonging, building affordable homes, and expanding parks and natural spaces. During her time on the council, Curtis has supported the conversion of hotels into housing with on-site services, achieving success in these projects by bringing people together.
As chair of the Parks Exploratory Funding Committee, Curtis has spearheaded a ballot measure to build community enhancements including the creation of indoor aquatics and recreation facilities, with pools, gymnasiums, fitness classes, and a community gathering space. Additional plans involve adding restrooms to selected parks, constructing new sports courts, expanding youth recreation programs, and acquiring green space for the development of Green Loop trail segments in northwest Kirkland.
Curtis faces challenges from Catie Malik and Zoltan Szilagyi. Malik is a health care operations professional and a longtime resident of the Greater Seattle area. Rather than addressing the root causes of homelessness, she tries to divide us and make us fear our neighbors. She also opposes rapid transit service to Kirkland's core, which would only make traffic worse and contribute toward climate change.
Zoltan Szilagyi is a longtime Kirkland resident running for Kirkland City Council, Position 2. Szilagyi has a PhD in physics and currently works as a research physicist for an electron microscope company. He has no political experience, and has no campaign website or funds raised as of ealy July.
Kirkland has benefitted from Curtis's commitment to bringing community-minded leadership to the core of some of its most challenging issues. Kelli Curtis is the clear choice for Kirkland City Council, Position 2.
Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce. Brown has spent many years advocating for and volunteering in Spokane, including organizing the first Take Back the Night rally to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.
Brown wants to use her experience to see the city invest in a quality life for all residents. That means fair and transparent processes on everything from neighborhood safety to small businesses. A keystone of her campaign is increasing affordable housing to help the many residents who are struggling to find shelter or stay in their homes with housing cost increases.
One of many major differences between Brown and incumbent mayor Nadine Woodward is Brown's focus on upstream investments to prevent crime. Brown wants to see more investment in proven prevention strategies that keep us safe, like apprenticeships, mental health services, and affordable housing.
Spokane has had conservative mayors for the last twelve years, and Brown offers the chance to transform the city and local government in Spokane. Vote for Lisa Brown for a more compassionate and affordable Spokane.
Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce.
Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce. Brown has spent many years advocating for and volunteering in Spokane, including organizing the first Take Back the Night rally to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.
Brown wants to use her experience to see the city invest in a quality life for all residents. That means fair and transparent processes on everything from neighborhood safety to small businesses. A keystone of her campaign is increasing affordable housing to help the many residents who are struggling to find shelter or stay in their homes with housing cost increases.
One of many major differences between Brown and incumbent mayor Nadine Woodward is Brown's focus on upstream investments to prevent crime. Brown wants to see more investment in proven prevention strategies that keep us safe, like apprenticeships, mental health services, and affordable housing.
Spokane has had conservative mayors for the last twelve years, and Brown offers the chance to transform the city and local government in Spokane. Vote for Lisa Brown for a more compassionate and affordable Spokane.
Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce.
Lisa Brown is a former state representative, senate majority leader, and chancellor of Washington State University Spokane. She has also served as the Washington State Director of Commerce. Brown has spent many years advocating for and volunteering in Spokane, including organizing the first Take Back the Night rally to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.
Brown wants to use her experience to see the city invest in a quality life for all residents. That means fair and transparent processes on everything from neighborhood safety to small businesses. A keystone of her campaign is increasing affordable housing to help the many residents who are struggling to find shelter or stay in their homes with housing cost increases.
One of many major differences between Brown and incumbent mayor Nadine Woodward is Brown's focus on upstream investments to prevent crime. Brown wants to see more investment in proven prevention strategies that keep us safe, like apprenticeships, mental health services, and affordable housing.
Spokane has had conservative mayors for the last twelve years, and Brown offers the chance to transform the city and local government in Spokane. Vote for Lisa Brown for a more compassionate and affordable Spokane.