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There are three other candidates running for Issaquah City Council, Position 6, though none of them have reported fundraising for their campaigns as of early July. Marc "No Fees" Lazzara is a veteran and, based on his LinkedIn, works as an account services specialist with AAA Washington. He has no website and is not running an active campaign.

Dance studio owner Ekaterina "Katia" Zakharoff is a part of the Issaquah Highlands Community Association Board of Directors and Issaquah Highlands Covenant Committee. Her priorities are reducing traffic congestion through robust public transit, building more affordable homes, education, arts, and the environment. Her campaign lacks clear substantive detail on how she will impact Issaquah for the better.

Sam Sheehan is also running for Position 6, but does not have a campaign website or policy proposals available. 

Last updated: 2023-07-07

There are three other candidates running for Issaquah City Council, Position 6, though none of them have reported fundraising for their campaigns as of early July. Marc "No Fees" Lazzara is a veteran and, based on his LinkedIn, works as an account services specialist with AAA Washington. He has no website and is not running an active campaign.

Dance studio owner Ekaterina "Katia" Zakharoff is a part of the Issaquah Highlands Community Association Board of Directors and Issaquah Highlands Covenant Committee. Her priorities are reducing traffic congestion through robust public transit, building more affordable homes, education, arts, and the environment. Her campaign lacks clear substantive detail on how she will impact Issaquah for the better.

Sam Sheehan is also running for Position 6, but does not have a campaign website or policy proposals available. 

Last updated: 2023-07-07

City of Issaquah

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Election Day August 1, 2023
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King County Proposition #1

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Vote YES for Veterans and Seniors!

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King County Proposition 1 would extend the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy. The levy provides funding for public programs in areas such as employment, behavioral health treatment, and housing, and helps connect those resources to seniors, veterans, service members, and military families who need them. 

First passed in 2006, the original levy only addressed the needs of our community members who have served in the armed forces; however, in 2017, voters approved an updated levy to include our senior neighbors. In the last five years, the levy has helped reduce veteran homelessness by 40 percent, funded 39 senior centers across King County, built more than 200 units of affordable housing for veterans and their families, and launched a 24-hour, multilingual domestic violence hotline. If approved this year, the levy would ensure continued funding for the essential services it has already been delivering and allow the county to respond to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and economic downturn. 

We all benefit when our local government cares for our neighbors. The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy is a crucial part of our shared security net. Vote "Approved" on King County Proposition 1.

King County Proposition 1 would extend the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy. The levy provides funding for public programs in areas such as employment, behavioral health treatment, and housing, and helps connect those resources to seniors, veterans, service members, and military families who need them. 

First passed in 2006, the original levy only addressed the needs of our community members who have served in the armed forces; however, in 2017, voters approved an updated levy to include our senior neighbors. In the last five years, the levy has helped reduce veteran homelessness by 40 percent, funded 39 senior centers across King County, built more than 200 units of affordable housing for veterans and their families, and launched a 24-hour, multilingual domestic violence hotline. If approved this year, the levy would ensure continued funding for the essential services it has already been delivering and allow the county to respond to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and economic downturn. 

We all benefit when our local government cares for our neighbors. The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy is a crucial part of our shared security net. Vote "Approved" on King County Proposition 1.

Endorsed By M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO , SEIU 775 , SEIU Healthcare 1199NW , The Stranger , Teamsters 117 , South King County Professional Firefighters

Port of Seattle

Port of Seattle, Port Commissioner, Position #5

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Fred Felleman

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Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running for re-election to the Seattle Port Commission, Position 5 as the senior member of the commission, having served since 2016. With his science background, Felleman has pledged to continue supporting environmentally friendly reforms at the port.

In his time as commissioner, Felleman has focused on fighting climate change and increasing the port's green energy jobs. He has been a leader on the commission when it comes to protecting orcas, publicly opposing the dangerous Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline, and advocating for well-paying jobs. Elected commission president in 2021, he has recently supported more efficient and greener policies at the port to reduce pollution, including adding solar panels to Fishermen's Terminal's net shed and powering new docks so that ships don't have to idle and burn additional fuel.

Felleman often supports social causes as well, including condemning Trump's Muslim ban and government agencies’ response at the airport, as well as welcoming Ukranian refugees, with Washington hosting 16,000 refugees, the third most of any state in the U.S.

Felleman has earned your vote for Port of Seatle, Position #5.

Incumbent Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist. He is running for re-election to the Seattle Port Commission, Position 5 as the senior member of the commission, having served since 2016. With his science background, Felleman has pledged to continue supporting environmentally friendly reforms at the port.

In his time as commissioner, Felleman has focused on fighting climate change and increasing the port's green energy jobs. He has been a leader on the commission when it comes to protecting orcas, publicly opposing the dangerous Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline, and advocating for well-paying jobs. Elected commission president in 2021, he has recently supported more efficient and greener policies at the port to reduce pollution, including adding solar panels to Fishermen's Terminal's net shed and powering new docks so that ships don't have to idle and burn additional fuel.

Felleman often supports social causes as well, including condemning Trump's Muslim ban and government agencies’ response at the airport, as well as welcoming Ukranian refugees, with Washington hosting 16,000 refugees, the third most of any state in the U.S.

Felleman has earned your vote for Port of Seatle, Position #5.

Other Candidates

Jesse Tam is the managing director for Mega Pacific Investments, a strategic development consulting firm. He is a former parks commissioner for the city of Newcastle, as well as past president and current board director for the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, among other roles.

Tam states that he's running to use his business experience to source well-paying union jobs, negotiate business deals, and lead on climate change. While we agree with Tam's listed priorities, Felleman has been an excellent environmental advocate and scientific mind on the board, and we don't see a strong case for how Tam would bring progressive change to the port.

Aaron Todd is the CEO of Airsafe, a site that indexes information on airline safety and flight information for travelers. A former Boeing safety engineer and a U.S. Air Force veteran, Todd has not presented any policy reasons on why he should replace Felleman's deep expertise on the commission.

Last updated: 2023-07-05

Jesse Tam is the managing director for Mega Pacific Investments, a strategic development consulting firm. He is a former parks commissioner for the city of Newcastle, as well as past president and current board director for the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, among other roles.

Tam states that he's running to use his business experience to source well-paying union jobs, negotiate business deals, and lead on climate change. While we agree with Tam's listed priorities, Felleman has been an excellent environmental advocate and scientific mind on the board, and we don't see a strong case for how Tam would bring progressive change to the port.

Aaron Todd is the CEO of Airsafe, a site that indexes information on airline safety and flight information for travelers. A former Boeing safety engineer and a U.S. Air Force veteran, Todd has not presented any policy reasons on why he should replace Felleman's deep expertise on the commission.

Last updated: 2023-07-05

Issaquah City Council

Issaquah City Council, Position #6

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Victoria Hunt

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Victoria Hunt is running for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 6. She is a data scientist at Breakthrough Energy, where she leads research efforts on renewable energy and does climate analyses to help cities meet their climate plans. She was elected to the council in 2019 and holds a Ph.D. in ecology.

In office, Hunt has been a champion for environmental protection. During her two years as council president, she helped pass the city's climate action plan. She also advocated for the acquisition and preservation of the 46-acre Bergsma property, which was one of the few remaining unprotected areas in the Issaquah Alps. This conservation effort will enable the development of a trail connecting the Talus development and Tibbetts Valley Park, and facilitate the expansion of Harvey Manning Park.

Hunt has been involved in advocating for ambitious climate action at the state level as well, supporting House Bill 1589 to make the largest energy supplier in Washington transition to clean energy.

Hunt also has a good track record when it comes to affordable housing. She was the only council member to support all the recommendations from the Regional Coalition on Housing (ARCH) that would combat landlords' continued raising of rents in Issaquah. Hunt has also said she would like to study and expand housing options so that people with lower or moderate incomes can find and keep their homes.

Hunt clearly stands out in this race with her knowledge and experience on issues like environmental stewardship and sustainable development in Issaquah. Vote for Victoria Hunt for Issaquah City Council, Position 6.

Victoria Hunt is running for re-election to Issaquah City Council, Position 6. She is a data scientist at Breakthrough Energy, where she leads research efforts on renewable energy and does climate analyses to help cities meet their climate plans. She was elected to the council in 2019 and holds a Ph.D. in ecology.

In office, Hunt has been a champion for environmental protection. During her two years as council president, she helped pass the city's climate action plan. She also advocated for the acquisition and preservation of the 46-acre Bergsma property, which was one of the few remaining unprotected areas in the Issaquah Alps. This conservation effort will enable the development of a trail connecting the Talus development and Tibbetts Valley Park, and facilitate the expansion of Harvey Manning Park.

Hunt has been involved in advocating for ambitious climate action at the state level as well, supporting House Bill 1589 to make the largest energy supplier in Washington transition to clean energy.

Hunt also has a good track record when it comes to affordable housing. She was the only council member to support all the recommendations from the Regional Coalition on Housing (ARCH) that would combat landlords' continued raising of rents in Issaquah. Hunt has also said she would like to study and expand housing options so that people with lower or moderate incomes can find and keep their homes.

Hunt clearly stands out in this race with her knowledge and experience on issues like environmental stewardship and sustainable development in Issaquah. Vote for Victoria Hunt for Issaquah City Council, Position 6.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action , Alliance for Gun Responsibility

Other Candidates

There are three other candidates running for Issaquah City Council, Position 6, though none of them have reported fundraising for their campaigns as of early July. Marc "No Fees" Lazzara is a veteran and, based on his LinkedIn, works as an account services specialist with AAA Washington. He has no website and is not running an active campaign.

Dance studio owner Ekaterina "Katia" Zakharoff is a part of the Issaquah Highlands Community Association Board of Directors and Issaquah Highlands Covenant Committee. Her priorities are reducing traffic congestion through robust public transit, building more affordable homes, education, arts, and the environment. Her campaign lacks clear substantive detail on how she will impact Issaquah for the better.

Sam Sheehan is also running for Position 6, but does not have a campaign website or policy proposals available. 

Last updated: 2023-07-07

There are three other candidates running for Issaquah City Council, Position 6, though none of them have reported fundraising for their campaigns as of early July. Marc "No Fees" Lazzara is a veteran and, based on his LinkedIn, works as an account services specialist with AAA Washington. He has no website and is not running an active campaign.

Dance studio owner Ekaterina "Katia" Zakharoff is a part of the Issaquah Highlands Community Association Board of Directors and Issaquah Highlands Covenant Committee. Her priorities are reducing traffic congestion through robust public transit, building more affordable homes, education, arts, and the environment. Her campaign lacks clear substantive detail on how she will impact Issaquah for the better.

Sam Sheehan is also running for Position 6, but does not have a campaign website or policy proposals available. 

Last updated: 2023-07-07