Candidate for Washington Governor in 2024 Washington Primary Election.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.
Get StartedI wholeheartedly support the rights of women to be treated fairly and equally - to be promoted and paid fairly as others according to her experience and not based on her gender. I believe a woman has the right to decide how she wants to live and what she wants to do with her life and her body. Learn more
Our goals must be to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities that they serve through policing programs that can build trust and encourage community collaboration. It is equally important to invest in prevention initiatives such as mental health programs, substance abuse treatment and support services to address the root causes of crime - striking a balance between law enforcement, community engagement and legislating preventive measures is critical for ensuring the safety and well-being of all Washington State citizens. Learn more
The police department should not be defunded, it should be restructured. It should be fundedto educate police officers on the diversity of the different cultures in the communities they are policing. Learn more
Climate change is an urgent global issue that requires immediate attention and collective action. To effectively address climate change, several key measures are needed. It is crucial that we begin a more aggressive transition to cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy. This involves reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy alternatives such as solar and wind power. Additionally, we must prioritize energy efficiency and conservation efforts to minimize our carbon footprint. Learn more
Every mentally sound American has the right to bear arms. The constitution covers gunownership, but how we manage owning a gun is what needs to be addressed. The Firearm Safety Awareness Board will conduct background checks before all firearm purchases and as it is deemed necessary. Learn more
We need to develop programs such as naturalized citizenship clinics and In-country green card workshops to help unauthorized immigrants to become tax paying citizens. Amnesty programs to help unauthorized immigrants who can prove that they have lived as a law abiding citizen for more than ten years to become a legal citizen would also be a productive tool. Learn more
Tax reform aims to address the income inequality gap and ensure a fair distribution of the tax burden. By implementing measures such as a capital gains tax or a higher marginal tax rate for the wealthiest individuals, the state can generate additional revenue to support vital public services like education,healthcare,and infrastructure. Learn more
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.