Candidate for Washington State Senate - District 6 in 2018 Washington 2018 General Election.
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Get Started: It’s time to adopt “smart justice” practices and end our tax-wasting mass incarceration practices that don’t keep our communities safer. It’s also time to address unfunded mandates and a shortage of public defenders. We must also leverage apprenticeships and other programs that help those formerly incarcerated to find the jobs that will prevent recidivism. Learn more
We must do more to ensure access to affordable housing and care options for all of our veterans and military families in the region, as well as a good quality of life for the families of those who serve. Learn more
We must work now to ensure resilient communities in a time of changing climate. Food and water security are paramount, as are safeguards to ensure the stability of our local family farms. Learn more
Jessa supports investments in our children and youth such as universal pre-K programs and debt-free community college for WA students with an expanded focus on technology and the trades. She has the backing of the teachers unions because she will work to get more dollars into the classrooms and will push for evidence based curriculum and teaching practices as well as address the growing crisis of homeless students in our schools. Learn more
essa understands that our public lands are our heritage, and she will work to ensure we manage those resources for the wellbeing of current generations and the enjoyment of our children’s children. Learn more
Washington State must take a stronger role in supporting international trade as well as establishing policies to support local food economies. Learn more
She currently has a concealed carry permit but is also endorsed by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility and is a Moms Demand Action “Gun Sense Candidate” for her commitment as a responsible gun owner to passing gun safety legislation. Learn more
Jessa knows that healthcare is a basic need and is personally invested in creating a universal healthcare that will save lives and not break the bank Learn more
she will work to negotiate drug prices down and ensure fair reimbursement for services. Jessa is committed to ensuring we fix our broken mental health system and that nurses and hospital staff get the breaks they need to be effective in their jobs. Learn more
Our region needs funding and maintenance of basic infrastructure including roads, bridges, sewers, culverts and other essential utilities. The Washington Public Works Trust Fund needs to be replenished. Learn more
She also is pushing for infrastructure investment in broadband, water systems, roads and more that will attract companies to move to the area Learn more
She will work to end tax breaks that are no longer benefiting our communities and to push for the Working Families Tax Rebate that has sat unfunded for ten years. Learn more
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