Endorsements
5th District Democrats
Stonewall Democrats
NARAL
AFT AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers
Young Democrats of Washington
Eastside Fire & Rescue Local 2878 Firefighters Union
National Women's Political Caucus
Equal Rights Washington- and more »
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The 3 E's
ECONOMY
- Sustainable Energy Independence – Green Jobs
- Fiscal/Budget Effectiveness & Govt. Accountability to taxpayers
- New Companies to State / Living Wages & Bargaining Power
- Transportation/Healthcare choices & women's health freedom - clinics
- Recapture lost millions in budget to 5th district due to older laws on rural percentages
EDUCATION
- Raise graduation rates & lengthen schoolday & year
- Improve standards & higher education choices funding
- Increase Teacher pay – pensions, standards & cut wasteful decentralized spending
- Redefine Basic education to fund schools in growth areas
ENVIRONMENT
- Recycling incentives to encourage carbon footprint reduction
- Encourage Biking, carpools, more buses/shuttles, electric / hybrid care & Park & Rides with telecommuter credits
- Protect the mountains and lakes we love, prevent urban sprawl and unplanned growth
