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STATEWIDE
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Sheryl Gordon McCloud
State Supreme Court
Position 9
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Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud was first elected to the Washington Supreme Court in 2012 after nearly 30 years as an accomplished appellate lawyer. As the recipient of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ highest award, the William O. Douglas Award, she was recognized for “extraordinary courage” in being willing to take on some of the toughest cases. Now, as a Supreme Court Justice, she serves as Chair of the State’s Gender & Justice Commission and was the recipient of Washington Women Lawyers President’s Award in 2015. Justice McCloud has participated in many significant cases that have come before the Supreme Court and was the author of the Court’s 2017 opinion in State v. Arlene’s Flowers, where the Court unanimously held that Washington’s Law Against Discrimination protects the rights of a gay couple seeking to buy flowers for their wedding and that the religious beliefs of the shop owner are not a bar to equal treatment.
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ADAMS / ASOTIN / FRANKLIN / GARFIELD COUNTY
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Jenn Goulet
State Representative 9th LD
Position 2
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Jenn Goulet is a mother of two, a small business owner, and a member of the
board of directors of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho.
In the Washington State House of Representatives, Jenn will put the interests of
the people of the 9th Legislative District first, not corporations. Jenn is
running to expand educational and trade school opportunities, work towards more
affordable tuition, ensure health care is accessible for all, and ensure fair
access to clean water. In Olympia, Jenn will fight for a better future for all.
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CHELAN / DOUGLAS / OKANOGAN COUNTY
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Ann Diamond
State Representative 12th LD
Position 1
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Ann Diamond is a physician and businesswoman who founded The Country Clinic
in Okanogan County. She has served her community in many roles—physician,
coach, teacher, planning commissioner, community market and free clinic
organizer—always with the intent of improving the health of her community.
Health is bigger than a country doctor’s role: health is a roof, a job, a safe
neighborhood, and school. Washington state must decrease healthcare costs,
increase economic development and ensure quality public education in every zip
code. There is much work to be done, and Dr. Ann will bring to Olympia her
common sense, small-town civility, and independent voice to represent all of us
in Legislative District 12.
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CLARK COUNTY
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Temple Lentz
Clark County Council
Position 1
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Temple Lentz has been active in Clark County for many years, working directly
with local businesses and nonprofits to grow and improve their operations. She
is also founder and host of Vancouver’s first-ever live talk show, Hello
Vancouver!, now in its fifth year. She is passionate about connecting Clark
County neighbors and fostering community pride and progress. She has served as
an elected Freeholder, helping write Clark County’s new governing charter, and
she took an active role in the campaign for its passage, winning by a notable
margin. She has served on a variety of boards and commissions, including current
service on the Clark County Commission on Aging and the boards of the nonprofits
Friends of the Columbia Gorge and The Hough School Foundation. She earned her
Bachelor’s Degree with honors from the University of Chicago, and looks
forward to bringing her skills, education, and ability to collaborate to the
Clark County Council.
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Barbara Melton
Clark County Clerk
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I am a nearly lifelong resident of Clark County. I have one daughter, Emma,
who also lives and works here in Clark County with her husband, Brett. I have
been employed with the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for 17
years, currently as a Legal Secretary. I have been active in my union, Office
and Professional Employees International Union, Local 11, for 15 years as a shop
steward and on the Executive Board. I am currently President of Local 11. I have
been shop steward for the Clerk’s Office for over 12 years. As steward, I am
familiar with the employees of the office, and with how the office runs, and
should run, and I have seen a steady decline in morale over the past few years.
My goal as Clerk is to fix these problems from the ground up. As a leader, I am
prepared to work through problems with the employees, when necessary, working
alongside them in order to get things done, build the team back up, and make the
workers feel valued once again.
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Alishia Topper
Clark County Treasurer
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Sasha Bentley
State Representative 14th LD
Position 1
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Sasha Bentley is a hard-working entrepreneur and resourceful community
organizer. After living in some of the most liberal and most conservative places
in the country, she has made her home in the 14th Legislative District in
Washington State. She values both the diversity of the district's landscape and
the diversity of its opinions, and she wants to represent all of its residents.
Through her upbringing, Sasha became aware of the injustices many Americans face
at school, at work, and in their neighborhoods, and she values education,
community, and equality. A graduate of the University of Washington with a BA in
Political Science and a minor in Women’s Studies, Sasha is running for office
because her goal is to address racial, social, and economic inequalities at an
institutional level. As a member of the leadership team of the Columbia Gorge
Women’s Action Network, Sasha will continue to encourage and train women to
run for office and participate in voter education and outreach efforts. Sasha
plans to fast forward pay equity legislation and support legislation to ensure
fair employment practices, child care services, and universal health care, and
will promote evidence-based solutions to homelessness, domestic violence and
abuse.
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Tanisha Harris
State Representative 17th LD
Position 1
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Born and raised in Vancouver, WA, Tanisha Harris graduated from Evergreen
High School, Clark College, and WSU-Vancouver. Following 10 years working at
Evergreen School District in multicultural and diversity education, Tanisha now
works as a CASA Program Specialist for YWCA Clark County advocating for children
in the dependency/foster care system and supervising CASA volunteers. Tanisha is
also a member of LICWAC (Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee) and was
co-chair of the successful 2018 Evergreen Public Schools Facilities Bond.
Tanisha is a strong advocate for women’s rights, civil rights, and human
rights. As an elected official, she would sponsor, support, and vote for
legislation that protects a woman’s right to choose, access to healthcare for
all families, and public policy that supports women in the workforce. Tanisha is
a 2004 graduate of Leadership Clark County, recipient of the YWCA Val Joshua
Racial Justice Award, and the General George C. Marshall Public Leadership
Award. Tanisha’s father’s family was one of first African American families
in Vancouver in the early 1940s.
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Kathy Gillespie
State Representative 18th LD
Position 2
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Kathy Gillespie is an award-winning retired newspaper editor and reporter
whose career included posts in Colorado, Arizona, California, and Oregon. She is
a graduate of Colorado State University where she earned a degree in Political
Science. Kathy has lived in SW Washington since 1991 and spent the last eight
years helping to lead Vancouver Public Schools. VPS is nationally recognized for
innovative programs that have led to improved student success and placed the
district among Washington state’s top districts. In addition to her service on
the school board, she has served as a Lunch Buddy, reading tutor and high school
mentor to young women at Fort Vancouver High School. She has served in
leadership roles through Parent Teacher Associations at multiple schools and
been recognized for outstanding service to her community. Kathy and her family
have raised four dogs for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a nonprofit
organization that provides assistance dogs free of charge to recipients. Kathy
believes public service is a calling and has dedicated herself to teaching
citizens how to advocate effectively for changes in local and state government
that will ultimately honor the lives of all people and help remove barriers to
their success.
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Sharon Wylie
State Representative 49th LD
Position 1
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Sharon Wylie has a long history of community service and political action.
She was one of the founding organizers of the King County Sexual Assault
Resource Center and has stood up against violence toward women for more than 45
years. Since her appointment in 2011, she has served on the Higher Education,
Technology, Energy and Economic Development, Commerce and Gaming, Rules and
Transportation Committees. In addition she volunteers on the WSU Vancouver
Chancellor’s Advisory Committee and is a facilitator for the National
Institute for Civil Discourse. With her husband, she supports a variety of
housing and environmental initiatives in her community. She has grown twin
daughters and two grandchildren. Painting portraits, traveling and spending time
in the outdoors provide joy and balance.
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Monica Stonier
State Representative 49th LD
Position 2
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Monica Jurado Stonier sees public service as a calling and a responsibility.
She believes in a citizen’s legislature where the representatives have lives
and careers reflective of those in her district, rather than a full-time
politician. She believes an effective legislator puts people and community ahead
of politics. Monica and her husband Brandon have been married for seventeen
years and have two children who attend public school in Vancouver. Because she
is a working mom, works with teachers and students in public schools, and is
active in her community, Monica has many opportunities to keep in touch with the
true pulse of the people in Southwest Washington. Born at Edwards Air Force Base
in California, Monica comes from a strong military family and believes that
service to others is a family value. She earned her bachelor’s degree from
Western Washington University and her master’s degree from Washington State
University Vancouver.
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Laurie Lebowsky
Vancouver City Council
Position 1
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Laurie Lebowsky earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from
Michigan State University. She attained a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning
from Portland State University and has lived on the East and West sides of
Vancouver throughout the last ten years. She is recognized as a transportation
expert and has made traffic congestion, creating reliable commute times, and
making streets safe for seniors, children and the disabled a priority. She is a
current member of the Vancouver chapters of National Women’s Political Caucus
of Washington, NAACP, Planned Parenthood, Columbia Riverkeepers, and ACLU, and
knows that we must continually work to promote justice for women and people of
color. She is former chair of the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council, a
group that promotes food security for underserved people in Southwest
Washington. Laurie has made social justice her life goal and is honored to serve
on Vancouver City Council so she can help find solutions to issues affecting
those in need.
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COLUMBIA / WALLA WALLA COUNTY
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Rebecca Francik
State Representative 16th LD
Position 2
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Rebecca Francik, a resident of Pasco since 1982, was a member of Pasco's City
Council from 1996-2017. She is passionate about women's rights across the board;
Rebecca advocated for Planned Parenthood while on City Council, donates to
women's organizations through United Way, and continuously worked to put women
in leadership positions in Pasco. Rebecca's expertise in education, nonpartisan
local government, and agriculture make her uniquely qualified to represent the
16th district and address pressing regional issues. Her record in public office
delivered results: 80% drop in crime, road improvements, and a collaborative
approach to building affordable housing, supporting small business, and
investments in parks and public amenities. In Olympia, Rebecca will be an
independent voice who listens to her constituents, uses science and data to make
decisions, and ensures your tax dollars are spent efficiently to benefit all
citizens. Rebecca is a positive voice for change!
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COWLITZ COUNTY
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Debra Burchett
Cowlitz County District Court
Position 1
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Debra is a 4th generation Cowlitz County resident who has 20 years’
experience as a District Court and Juvenile Prosecutor, a Pro Tem Judge in two
counties and a Criminal Defense Attorney. Debra was a Deputy Prosecutor for four
years in both Grays Harbor and Cowlitz County and a Criminal Defense Attorney
for 16 years. She has primarily worked in District Court and during her tenure
has done 7,800 cases in District Court alone and over 60 Jury Trials in both
Superior and District Court. She has also been a Pro Tem Judge in Cathlamet for
15 years and is starting her second year as a Pro Tem Judge in District Court in
Cowlitz County. She is also is a Small Business Owner and started the Burchett
Law Firm in 2001 where she has the public defense contracts for Kelso, Kalama
and Castle Rock, all in District Court. Debra is vested in our county, being
born here, being a homeowner, and raising her son here, who is now an Honors
Student at WSU. Debra is a Kelso Rotarian, belongs to the Cowlitz Legal Aid
Board and the Red Hats as well as board member for Family House Academy.
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Erin Frasier
State Representative 19th LD
Position 1
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Erin Frasier is a workforce development leader, educator, and mother of two
whose family has farmed in rural Lewis County for four generations. Her
professional career includes nearly a decade at Grays Harbor College, ensuring
access to education and the supports individuals and parents need to be
successful and enter a family-wage career. For the past three years, she has
translated those hands-on skills to statewide policy work supporting
underrepresented populations, many of which are women and mothers, at the State
Board for Washington Community and Technical Colleges. Erin has always been an
active community volunteer, serving on numerous boards and commissions including
the State’s Interagency Council on Homelessness, the State’s Poverty
Reduction Workgroup, a National Welfare to Careers Advisory Panel, several years
with the Dispute Resolution Center of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, the
Pacific County Economic Development Council and helped launch the Pacific County
Teen Advocacy Coalition. She has also served as the Pacific County Democrats’
Vice Chair and is currently the WA State Democrats’ State Committeeperson for
the 19th Legislative District. Erin has Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in
Political Science and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership.
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FERRY / LINCOLN / OKANOGAN / PEND OREILLE / SPOKANE / STEVENS COUNTY
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Karen Hardy
State Senate 7th LD
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Karen has been called brave, courageous, strong and inspiring, which are all
flattering, but the truth of the matter is while she may be those things, what
really defines her is, hope, faith and persistence. Karen is unwavering,
unyielding and unwilling to say the words “it can't be done.” It is this
attitude and approach that she is going to take to Olympia on behalf of the
people of the 7th District. Her motto is “Standing Tall”, which at 6’ in
her boots is inevitable; it also refers to her approach to life. How do we Stand
Tall? By the small acts of courage and kindness we share with each other. As a
rural American she understands that pride in community along with the spirit of
generosity is what enables them to do more with less. “Stand up straight, look
them in the eye, offer a firm handshake, and your word and your reputation are
the most valuable assets you own,” was the advice on which she built her life.
Born in Auburn, WA, Karen attended Gov. John R Rogers High School in Puyallup,
WA and Clark College in Vancouver, WA. She worked for Delta Airlines for nearly
20 years, traveling the world and living in multiple states. Karen founded Santa
Fe Stables in 2008 and is currently Ranch Manager at the Pioneer Farm Ranch in
Deer Park, WA. Karen and her two daughters celebrated their high-school
graduations (2011 and 2013) with horseback trips across Ireland and Europe
respectively. She lives in Valley, WA with her husband of fourteen years and
their three dogs and eight horses.
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Crystal Oliver
State Representative 7th LD
Position 2
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Crystal Oliver is a small business owner, farmer, experienced community
organizer, and mother. She is currently in pursuit of a Master’s in Public
Administration at Eastern Washington University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Organizational Management from Whitworth University. She volunteered with the
Initiative 502 campaign and has extensively engaged in rule-making and
legislative reform related to the cannabis industry since 2012. She has
successfully organized fellow farmers to participate in direct advocacy for
fair, community-led policy that intentionally made space for small businesses in
rural Washington with a variety of regulatory agencies and councils. She
currently serves as a member of Spokane County Voluntary Stewardship Program
Workgroup & a member of the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board Cannabis
Advisory Council. She previously served as a member of Washington State Building
Code Council Cannabis Technical Advisory Group & Spokane Clean Air Agency's
Marijuana Advisory Committee.
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ISLAND COUNTY
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Janet St. Clair
Island County Commissioner
District 3
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Janet and her husband bought their home in Island County five years ago and
moved full time to Camano in 2015. In 2016, Janet retired after 30 years in
social work. During her career, she was a child mental health specialist and
then expanded her practice and training across all ages. She moved into
management early in her career and helped develop a licensed mental health
center to expand access to care for her employer to low-income families. She ran
child welfare programs in California and volunteered in Brazil to build capacity
and training programs for a large early learning and child welfare program in
Curitiba. She later moved into Senior Executive roles overseeing programs in
mental health, family support, workforce development, refugee and immigrants,
and senior services.
Janet was also an active community volunteer serving for many years as a
foster parent, on local boards and active in her church. After moving to Island
County, Janet wanted to volunteer in her new community and joined the Island
County Community Health Advisory Board and later was appointed to a regional
health advisory council for our five-county region. She also serves on the Board
at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center. Janet fell in love with the
beauty and ecology of our islands and took a part-time Executive Director job
with Sound Water Stewards to learn more and help build capacity for this
emerging nonprofit. She is a mother, grandmother, and auntie who takes great joy
in her large blended family. She and her husband are active sailors, play
tennis, love to travel, and enjoy their little dog, Gogh.
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KING / SKAGIT / SNOHOMISH / WHATCOM COUNTY
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Rita Latsinova
WA Court of Appeals Division 1
Position 3
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Rita Latsinova of Stoel Rives LLP is running for the open seat on the
Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 3 (Whatcom, Skagit,
Island and San Juan counties). Rita and her family reside in Friday Harbor, San
Juan County. Rita has over twenty years of continuous experience before all
levels of Washington appellate courts, with particular emphasis on Division I
for which she is running. She has briefed and/or argued dozens of civil cases
involving commercial and insurance disputes, consumer protection, environmental
and administrative law, land use, real estate and water issues, among others.
She has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General to assist the State of
Washington in several complex civil matters, both in the lower courts and on
appeal Rita has done extensive pro bono work protecting the rights of women and
immigrants. Rita was an associate attorney at Bogle and Gates (1994-1999), an
associate and partner at Dorsey and Whitney (1999-2003) and has been a partner
at Stoel Rives LLP since 2003.
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KING COUNTY
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Karen Donohue
King County Superior Court
Position 22
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Judge Karen Donohue was appointed to the King County Superior Court by
Governor Inslee, effective March 2018. Prior to her appointment, she served for
seven years on the Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) bench, where she served most
recently as the Presiding Judge. Prior to being elected, Judge Donohue worked as
a Judge Pro Tem in several district and municipal courts, in a general practice
firm, as a law clerk/bailiff, prosecutor, and defense attorney, consultant and
solo practitioner and as General Counsel at a global telecommunications
consulting and network development firm. In 1998, Judge Donohue relocated to
Dublin with her family for a year, where she also acted as General Counsel to an
Irish mobile phone company. Judge Donohue earned her bachelor’s degree from
the University of Washington and her law degree from Seattle University School
of Law. In 2016, she was awarded the Justice Vaino Spencer Leadership Award from
the National Association of Women Judges and the Nevins Award from the
Washington Judges’ Foundation.
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Lisa O'Toole
King County District Court
Northeast Electoral District
Position 3
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Judge Lisa O'Toole is a King County District Court Judge who is running for
re-election. Judge O'Toole is committed to ensuring that justice is administered
fairly, efficiently, and equally to all and that everyone is treated with
respect and courtesy. She has been an attorney for 31 years. Judge O'Toole has
had a civil litigation practice in a large, private firm, has had a criminal
practice as a King County Deputy Prosecutor, has served as a pro tem Judge, and
was elected to the position of King County District Court Judge, Northeast
Division, Position 3, in 2014. Judge O'Toole is a graduate of Whitman College
and University of Puget Sound School of Law (Now Seattle University). She is an
active volunteer in our community and on court-related organizations and
committees both within King County District Court and State-wide. Judge O'Toole
is a lifelong resident of the State of Washington and lives in East King County
with her husband and two children.
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Laurel Gibson
King County District Court
Southwest Electoral District
Position 2
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Prior to becoming a lawyer, Judge Gibson spent years advocating for
developmentally disabled adults and children -- balancing individual needs with
limited public resources. A graduate of Seattle University School of Law, Judge
Gibson has served King County for 13 years as a Public Defender, representing
those who often face challenges in obtaining equal access to justice. For the 5
years prior to taking the King County District Court Bench, she was
Administrative Law Judge presiding over disputes involving the most vulnerable
residents of Washington State.
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Anne Harper
King County District Court
West Electoral District
Position 1
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Andrea Chin
Seattle Municipal Court
Position 2
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Andrea Chin is a candidate for Seattle Municipal Court judge. With 26 years
of experience as an Assistant City Attorney, working daily in our state's
busiest court, Andrea brings both a depth of knowledge about this important
court and an understanding of the continuous challenges facing the criminal
justice system in Seattle. After graduating from Occidental College in 1982,
Andrea worked for several years as an Assistant Director of Admissions at the
California Institute of Technology where she developed a program to recruit
qualified women to this prestigious science and technology institution.
After graduating from law school, Andrea returned to her native Seattle and
began a career with the Seattle City Attorney's Office where she not only tried
criminal cases and argued appeals at all levels of state appellate courts, she
also trained and supervised new lawyers. The Seattle Municipal Court has
developed special courts for both veterans and those with untreated mental
illness, and Andrea has been instrumental in making both a success. But she
understands we need to do more. She will be the kind of judge who will work with
city leaders to address Seattle's growing need to balance public safety and
offering a helping handAs President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington,
Andrea has been recognized as a proven leader. In the coming years, Seattle will
continue to enjoy -- but also struggle with -- cultural and economic changes. We
need experienced leaders like Andrea who are invested in keeping Seattle a great
place to live and work -- for everyone.
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Anita Crawford-Willis
Seattle Municipal Court
Position 4
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Judge Anita Crawford-Willis was appointed to a seat on the Seattle Municipal
Court bench in 2016 after nearly 30 years in public service as a Public
Defender, Judge Pro Tem, and Administrative Law Judge. She served Pro Tem on the
Seattle Municipal Court from 1994 to 2016. Judge Crawford-Willis is a native of
Seattle and grew up in the Central District. Both of her parents were proud
members of the Machinists Union (IAM 751) and worked on the Boeing production
line for 35 years. As a graduate of Seattle University and its Law School, Judge
Crawford-Willis has been a dedicated alumna leader—mentoring and empowering
students to pursue their goals. In service to her alma mater, she has been a
member of the University’s Board of Regents and the Law’s Board of
Governors. She has been honored by Seattle University with the Woman in
Leadership Award and by the Seattle University Women’s Law Caucus’ Woman of
the Year. Judge Crawford-Willis served for 13 years on the board of the King
County Boys and Girls Club. Most recently she has received Loren Miller Bar
Association’s Social Justice Award. Judge Anita Crawford-Willis lives with her
husband and 3-year-old daughter in south Seattle.
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Faye Chess
Seattle Municipal Court
Position 6
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Faye Chess is a Magistrate Judge and Judge Pro Tempore, Seattle Municipal
Court. She was selected to serve in these positions by the elected judges. She
presides over court hearings, including jury trials in formal court for the
elected judges. After receiving her B.A. from Purdue University and her law
degree from University of Cincinnati, she worked seven years as a staff attorney
at The Public Defender Association in Seattle, WA where she defended hundreds of
clients charged with felonies and misdemeanor offenses in jury and bench trials
in Seattle Municipal Court, Seattle District Court, King County Juvenile Court
and King County Superior Court. She has served as Seattle School District’s
Deputy General Counsel and Tukwila School District’s Executive Director of
Human Resources and General Counsel. Prior to joining the Seattle School
District, she was Deputy General Counsel for Seattle Housing Authority. She was
employed as a human resource professional at Swedish Medical Center and
Providence Health and Services. She was also Sr. Employee and Labor Relations
Consultant and Director of Labor Relations for Group Health Cooperative. For
over twenty years, she was a Judge Pro Tempore/Part-Time Judge in King County
District Court, presiding over thousands of criminal and civil cases. She was
one of the longest serving Judge Pro Tempore in district court.
She is a committed public servant who has experience, training, and knowledge
in addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizational settings. She
is a member of the Washington Bar Association and Loren Miller Bar Association
as well as a member of the State of Washington’s Minority and Justice
Commission. She has over 33 years of continued volunteer service with local and
national non-profit organizations. She is an active member of the Greater
Seattle Chapter of Links, Inc. and Seattle Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., two international non-profit organizations whose membership
consist of professional and college-educated women of color who provide
assistance and support to women, men, children, and families through established
programs in local communities throughout the world. She is a former board member
of Medina Children Services now known as Amara, Mediation Services for Victims
and Offenders, and Park Lake/White Center Boys and Girl Club. Ms. Chess remains
firm in her resolution to maintain her membership and affiliation with
organizations that serve community members, particularly women and children.
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Shelley Kloba
State Representative 1st LD
Position 2
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Shelley’s pathway to the Legislature started with volunteering as a
legislative advocate for the PTA at her daughter’s school. This led to
advocating for kids at various levels of the organization, culminating with a
2-year term as the Washington State PTA Legislative Director. Along the way, she
served on the board of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, the Evergreen
Hospital Community Advisors group, and the Kirkland Park Board. Before serving
in the Legislature, Shelley was appointed then twice won election to the
Kirkland City Council. In the Legislature, Shelley serves as co-vice-chair of
the Technology and Economic Development Committee, vice-chair of the Commerce
and Gaming Committee, and as a member of the Transportation committee. She has
recently been appointed to the Autonomous Vehicle Workgroup. Shelley has focused
her work in the Legislature on access to education, access to healthcare,
decreasing the community impact of substance use disorder, and improving
mobility. She is happy to take on any issue that will lead to healthy kids,
healthy families, and a healthy community.
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Lisa Callan
State Representative 5th LD
Position 2
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Lisa Callan is a mom, school leader, former Boeing engineer, and Democratic
candidate for state representative in the 5th Legislative District. Lisa is now
in her second term as a school board director in the Issaquah School District.
She’s also a board member of both the Eastside Human Services Forum and
Influence the Choice Drug Prevention Alliance for Youth and an active leader and
volunteer with the PTSA, Kiwanis, and Issaquah Chamber of Commerce. Lisa
graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in mathematics before
becoming a lead engineer and project manager with Boeing. There, Lisa worked to
design and integrate commercial airplane simulation software. Lisa lives with
her husband, Bryan, and her son in the Issaquah Highlands. Lisa will bring her
work experience being an engineer in a male-dominated field, school board work
toward equitable access and opportunity, and her work for United Way and
Eastside Human Services Forum Board in support of women’s access to housing
and support services to Olympia where she will continue to push for women’s
rights to affordable quality education, affordable childcare, and equal access
and opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace and the many other issues
impacting women in our state.
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Kristine Reeves
State Representative 30th LD
Position 2
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Elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, Kristine Reeves is a working
mom who is a demonstrated champion for kids, families, and communities in our
state. An economic developer outside the legislature and former US Senator Patty
Murray staffer, Kristine has a committed focus on helping veterans, fighting for
women’s issues and building an economy that works for all families in our
state. A graduate of Washington State University with a BA in political science
and Gonzaga University with an MA in Organizational Leadership, Kristine lives
with her husband, Camron, and their two young children in Federal Way.
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Maralyn Chase
State Senate 32nd LD
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Senator Maralyn Chase is one of the strongest advocates for justice and
equity for all people, including women, in the state legislature. She represents
and advocates for the values and policies that reflect our democratic values.
She serves as the Chair of the Senate Economic Development and International
Trade committee. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Maralyn and her daughter,
Carin, operated a general and specialty contracting firm. Before entering the
contracting field, Maralyn ran a job training and development program for
disabled and disadvantaged citizens for five years. She also worked with the
Seattle Urban League to bring open housing for all areas of Puget Sound as well
as workforce training and employment programs for underserved members of our
community.
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Cindy Ryu
State Representative 32nd LD
Position 1
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Rep. Cindy Ryu is seeking re-election to her 5th term in the Washington State
House of Representatives. Rep. Ryu is a 49-year resident of Washington State and
lived previously in South Korea, Brunei, and the Philippines. She received a
Bachelor of Science in microbiology and an MBA in operations management from the
University of Washington. While a Shoreline City Councilmember, she served as
Mayor, becoming the first Korean American woman mayor in America. In Shoreline,
she served as president of both the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and its
Dollars For Scholars Chapter, helped improve numerous public parks, build its
first City Hall and create Shoreline’s Green Business Program. Rep. Ryu chairs
the Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee and the Members
of Color Caucus and serves on the Commerce and Gaming and Capital Budget
committees. Rep. Ryu advocates for small business owners, public schools, public
transportation, environmental and consumer protection and public safety. She
seeks increased access to affordable housing and homeownership which is critical
to the well-being of women and families.
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Karen Keiser
State Senate 33rd LD
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Senator Karen Keiser serves in the Washington State Senate as Chair of the
Labor and Commerce Committee, and when previously in the majority, Senator
Keiser served as Chair of the Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee. Health
care, labor and women's rights, including reproductive rights, have long been
the passion for Senator Keiser's career in public service. She worked for more
than a decade to pass the landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance law.
This year she successfully sponsored and shepherded bills addressing sexual
harassment in the workplace, and helped negotiate and pass the new state Equal
Pay Act. Senator Keiser has served in the Washington state Senate since 2001.
She has three grown children, enjoys gardening, ballet and is a long time member
of her church choir.
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Tina Orwall
State Representative 33rd LD
Position 1
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Tina has represented the 33rd district since 2009. The Foreclosure Fairness
Act, student loan debt protections, supporting sexual assault victims/rape kit
reform, suicide prevention, anti-trafficking, compensation for those wrongly
convicted, and adoptee rights are among her legislative accomplishments. Tina
has worked with all levels of government to help embrace best practices to
better serve the community. Her 20 years of experience working in the public
mental health system, as well as her expertise in strategic planning in
workforce development and affordable housing, have established her as a valued
legislator and community leader. She earned both a BS in Psychology and an MSW
in Administration from the University of Washington.
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Mia Gregerson
State Representative 33rd LD
Position 2
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Mia was first appointed in 2013 to represent
the 33rd Legislative District of Washington state. This district includes
SeaTac, Normandy Park, Des Moines and parts of Kent, Burien, Renton and
unincorporated King County. As a state legislator, Mia has diligently worked
towards protecting voter rights and increasing voter participation, reducing
hunger and helping local food entrepreneurs. She currently serves as the Vice
Chair of the Labor and Workforce Standards Committee and member of the
Transportation, State Elections & IT, and Local Government committees. Prior to
her service as a state representative, she served two terms on the SeaTac city
council member and held positions as the mayor and deputy mayor. Mia
currently lives in SeaTac and holds degrees from Highline Community College and
the University of Washington. Mia worked as a surgical assistant and business
manager in the dental field for nearly twenty years.
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Sofia Aragon
State Senate 34th LD
Dual Endorsement
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Like so many immigrants, Sofia arrived as a three-year old with her parents
in 1975 to pursue the American Dream. Her mother was one of the many hundreds of
Filipino nurses recruited to practice in the United States. A proud product of
public education, Sofia attended public elementary schools in south Seattle,
graduated from Issaquah High School, and earned a degree from the University of
Washington. After obtaining a BSN from Seattle University, Sofia worked as a
registered nurse in South Seattle, where she experienced first-hand how elected
officials can affect patient care. The desire to be a stronger patient advocate
led her to pursue a law degree. For thirteen years, Sofia enjoyed a career in
health policy and governmental affairs to protect public health, assure health
coverage for all children, fully implement the Affordable Care Act for
Washington residents, advocate for workplace safety, and many other issues. As
the Executive Director for the Washington Center for Nursing, she joins business
and education leaders to shape the health workforce that our increasingly
diverse and aging communities need. As a board member of the Washington Low
Income Housing Alliance, Sofia volunteers her time seeking solutions to the
housing crisis.
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Shannon Braddock
State Senate 34th LD
Dual Endorsement
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Shannon Braddock is a children’s advocate, senior member of County
Executive Dow Constantine’s administration, and longtime resident of the 34th
District. At King County, Shannon has worked on coordinating and seeking reforms
in the delivery of mental, health, addiction, and homelessness services,
including working to pass the successful Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services
levy renewal in 2017. She views Olympia as a needed partner in helping remove
the burden on local taxpayers to address a statewide crisis. Shannon is on the
Board of Westside Baby, a volunteer-based organization that provides support to
low-income mothers and their babies and she previously served on the Board of
the West Seattle Food Bank. Working with Executive Constantine, Shannon helped
ensure passage of the highly successful Best Starts for Kids
programs—targeting resources to early learning, behavioral intervention, and
other critical investments. As a working single mom to three Seattle Public
Schools kids, Shannon knows what women need to succeed in the workplace and at
home. In the State Senate she will fight for equal pay, affordable and
accessible child care, and reproductive freedom for all women. Shannon received
her Masters in Public Administration from the Evans School at the University of
Washington.
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Eileen Cody
State Representative 34th LD
Position 1
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After growing up on the family farm in Iowa Eileen attended college in Omaha,
Nebraska, graduating with an Associate degree in Nursing from the College of St
Mary and then a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Creighton University. After
graduation, she made the big move to Seattle and started working as a staff
nurse at Group Health Cooperative (now Kaiser Permanente) where she is still
employed. At Group Health she was on the original organizing committee and
became the first treasurer of the nurse’s union there, 1199NW- SEIU. After 10
years of working to grow the union and advancing the rights of nurses, she ran
for the Washington State House of Representatives. She has served in the House
since 1994 and has been the chair of the House Health and Wellness committee for
20 years. During that time she has worked to provide access to health care for
all Washingtonians and focused on improving the state’s behavioral health and
long-term care systems.
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Noel Frame
State Representative 36th LD
Position 1
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State Rep. Noel Frame was appointed to the Washington state legislature in
January 2016. She was motivated to run for office by a strong commitment to
fixing our broken educational funding system and correcting our upside-down tax
code. Born and raised in Washington state, Noel’s own experiences of attending
public school herself and sending her cousins to Seattle public school years
later have instilled a passion in her for creating a more equitable and just
education system. Serving as a foster parent to two different cousins, starting
at the age of 25, Noel brings her personal understanding of systemic poverty,
mental illness, and the juvenile justice system to her work as a legislator.
Noel has been committed to affecting social change through political action from
an early age. She has nearly two decades of experience as a community organizer
under her belt. When she is not serving in legislative session, Noel works as a
planning and community engagement consultant. Her experience working for a small
business in her own legislative district gives her a unique perspective on the
issues facing both employees and employers in small and growing companies. Noel
grew up in Battle Ground in Southwest Washington, and still has a strong
connection to the southwest corner of our state. She now calls the Greenwood
neighborhood of Seattle home, and is proud to serve her friends and neighbors as
their State Representative of the 36th District, Position 1.
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Gael Tarleton
State Representative 36th LD
Position 2
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As a woman who has achieved leadership roles throughout her career, Gael
Tarleton advocates for women and girls to have equal access to educational and
employment opportunities so that they can earn equal pay for equal work and
create a good life for themselves and their families. Gael has lived in the 36th
District's Ballard neighborhood for 25 years. She has been a research adviser
and fundraiser at the University of Washington, an international business
manager for a 40,000-employee science and technology company, and a senior
defense intelligence analyst in the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. Gael also
is a volunteer board member for non-profit groups here in Washington and
nationally. In her work as a state legislator, Gael draws on her extensive
policy expertise on global trade, national security, and science and technology
research and development to shape public policies. Gael worked her way through
college and graduate school at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
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Rebecca Saldaña
State Senate 37th LD
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Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) is a progressive leader with decades of
experience fighting for economic, social and racial justice. Raised in West
Seattle in a union household, Rebecca learned early on the importance of working
together in community to fight discrimination and injustice. The values she
learned at home are what led her to begin her career as a union organizer. From
her work as an organizer with Oregon's farm workers' union, PCUN, and SEIU Local
6, to her work now as our State Senator, Rebecca has dedicated her career to
standing up for immigrant rights, gender equity, a fair economy, and a better
society. In the State Senate, Rebecca has been an advocate for comprehensive and
affordable reproductive health care and eliminating the gender gap in pay and
promotion opportunities. She serves as Vice-Chair of Transportation and Majority
Whip for the Democratic Caucus. Rebecca is a proud graduate of Kennedy High
School in Burien and Seattle University. She has lived and worked in the 37th LD
for over a decade and, with her husband David, raises their family in Rainier
Beach.
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Sharon Tomiko Santos
State Representative 37th LD
Position 1
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Sharon Tomiko Santos is a local grassroots leader with a history of activism
that spans more than 40 years in the Seattle area. A strong advocate for human
rights, quality public education, economic justice, and affordable healthcare
and housing, Santos represents one of the most ethnically diverse legislative
districts in the State of Washington, the 37th District. She was first elected
in 1998. With strong ties to the community, Santos’ tireless efforts to
advance the interests and concerns of women, immigrants and refugees, and people
of color are well-recognized. In 1993, she received the Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Keeping the Dream Alive” award; she was a 1996 Honoree of the Washington
State Women’s Political Caucus; in 2000, she received the inaugural Bernie
Whitebear Award from United Indians of All Tribes Foundation; and, in 2006, the
Hate Free Zone of Washington (now, OneAmerica) recognized her with the
Leadership in Justice in Government award. Santos’ interest in issues
affecting women worldwide led her to help form a delegation from Seattle to
attend the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China in 1995. She is
the first Japanese American woman elected to the Washington State House of
Representatives.
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Tana Senn
State Representative 41st LD
Position 1
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As a working mom with two kids, Tana brings an important perspective to her
role as a state representative for the 41st Legislative District. Tana has
championed legislation to close the gender pay gap, ensure our children have
access to mental health services and social-emotional learning in our schools
and to reduce gun violence. After earning a Master's Degree in Public Policy and
Administration from Columbia University, Tana worked for 15 years in government
relations and communications in the private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
before her tenure on the Mercer Island City Council.
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Nicole Macri
State Representative 43rd LD
Position 1
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Nicole was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 by the people of
the 43rd legislative district in Seattle. She serves as vice chair of both the
Healthcare and Wellness Committee and of the Community Development, Housing, and
Tribal Affairs Committee, and is a member of the Capital Budget Committee. She
is also a member of the Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. Nicole is a
strong advocate for people living with disabilities and those who have
experienced homelessness. In her first term, Nicole has been successful in
moving forward policies that expand access to healthcare, increase affordable
housing, and ends the harmful practice of conversion therapy on LGBTQ young
people. She has more than 20 years of experience working on issues of affordable
housing, homelessness, human services, and mental health. Outside the
Legislature, Nicole is the Deputy Director for the Downtown Emergency Service
Center (DESC). She lives with her partner, Deb Cayz, in the Capitol Hill
neighborhood of Seattle.
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Manka Dhingra
State Senate 45th LD
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Manka Dhingra is the Washington State Senator representing the 45th
Legislative District. As a State Senator, Manka leads with compassion and
integrity to prioritize strengthening communities. She is Vice-Chair of the
Senate Law and Justice committee as well as Vice-Chair of the Human Service and
Corrections committee. She is also a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, award-winning PTSA mom, anti-domestic
violence advocate, and community leader. She is a co-founder of Chaya, a South
Asian organization that provides resources and support for survivors of domestic
violence and trafficking. She received her JD from the University of Washington,
School of Law and her BA in Political Science and History from the University of
California at Berkeley.
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Mona Das
State Senate 47th LD
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Debra Entenman
State Representative 47th LD
Position 1
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Debra was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and has devoted her life to
public service. As a non-traditional college student and a mother of two, she
received a B.A in Political Science from Seattle University. She currently
serves on the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees, and is a member of
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. Previously she served on board for
Neighborhood House and Kent Youth and Family Services. Debra has worked 12 years
for Congressman Adam Smith, leading his outreach efforts in South King County.
Currently she is District Director. Debra has been a voice and constant advocate
for women issues in the Greater Seattle and South King County. From advocating
high quality-community-based services for women of color through her membership
in the Urban League. To emphasizing the need, and importance in providing a
high-quality K-12, postsecondary, and technical college opportunities, in hopes
to prepare our new generation of women to find their passion and acquire skills
to succeed. Debra will analyze every decision through the lens of a mother,
women of color, and constituent of the district. Debra has the experience and
the background the 47th LD deserves and needs.
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Patricia Kuderer
State Senate 48th LD
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Patty Kuderer brings nearly 30 years' experience as an attorney in municipal
and private practice. She has represented individuals in employment
discrimination cases and injured by texting, drunk or other negligent drivers,
as well as sexual harassment victims. Patty has volunteered for numerous
non-profits including Sacred Heart Social Concerns, Congregations for the
Homeless, The Peace Alliance, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Virtue's Children
Nepal, Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center and the Minnesota International Health
Volunteers. She was a frequent volunteer in the schools and earned the "Golden
Acorn" for her service as Co-President of Chinook Middle School PTSA. She is a
current board member of the Anti-Defamation League Seattle and serves on its
Civil Rights Committee. Patty Kuderer grew up in Minnesota, got a law degree
from William Mitchell College of Law, and practiced law as a City Attorney,
prosecutor, and a personal injury/ employment discrimination lawyer. Patty has
lived on the Eastside for nearly 20 years and raised her two children, Michael
and Emily, here.
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Vandana Slatter
State Representative 48th LD
Position 1
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Dr. Vandana Slatter is a former Bellevue City Councilmember, community
leader, a public school parent, and biotech and health professional. A Doctor of
Pharmacy (UW), Vandana has worked for the past twenty-five years in the biotech
industry bringing multiple parties together, making sense of complex
information, and achieving safe and efficient solutions to best serve patients.
Vandana earned her Masters in Public Administration from the University of
Washington and served as an Executive MPA Intern to Senator Maria Cantwell.
Vandana has advocated for women throughout her career. A Foundation Board Member
for NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, she supported a woman's right to make
reproductive choices. As a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, she helped to
ensure patient access to all medicines, an important component of economic
equality for women. As a State Representative for the 48th LD, Vandana has
continued to support legislation advancing and protecting women's rights,
co-sponsoring and supporting bills such as the Equal Pay Opportunity Act and the
Reproductive Parity Act.
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Amy Walen
State Representative 48th LD
Position 2
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Amy was born in Oregon and studied and practiced law in Australia before
moving to Kirkland, Washington in 2005 with her husband Jim. Together they own
and operate Ford-Hyundai of Kirkland and employ over 120 people. Amy has been
the Chief Financial Officer for companies with revenue exceeding $100 million
per year for nearly 20 years. As a cancer survivor and someone who received help
during difficult times in her life, Amy is committed to giving back. Amy was
elected to the Kirkland City Council in 2009, and was selected by her colleagues
on the Council to serve as Mayor in 2014. She also works to raise money for
several community organizations. Amy is the proud step mother of Josh, Ryan, and
Rachel, and proud legal guardian of her nephew Josh.
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KITSAP COUNTY
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Alison Sonntag
Kitsap County Clerk
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Kitsap County Clerk Sonntag graduated Magna Cum Laud from the University of
Washington and has a Fellowship from the Institute for Court Management, the
educational arm of the National Center for State Courts. She is also a Certified
Public Official through the Washington State Association of Counties.
Sonntag spent the greater part of her adult life working in the Justice System,
acquiring experience in a private law firm, the Pierce County Clerk’s Office
and Superior Court. She spent the nearly 24 years as the Chief Deputy Clerk here
in Kitsap before being appointed as Clerk in August of this year.
Sonntag has been active in her community and supports many national and
local causes. She is active at the state and national level in government and
court associations.
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Heather Pauley
Kitsap County Public Utility District Commissioner
Position 3
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Heather holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of
Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. She has a background in mental health and education.
For the past four years, Heather has been a substitute teacher in the Central
Kitsap and Bremerton school districts. She is a strong advocate for education
and food and housing security for the children of Kitsap County. Heather is
passionate about community service. She volunteers and serves on several
different advisory committees. These include Kitsap Harvest, the Bremerton
Backpack Brigade, and Kitsap Housing Advocates. Heather currently serves as a
Precinct Committee Officer for the Eagle Crest 164 precinct. She has been an
active member of the Kitsap County Democrats since 2016. Heather is originally
from the Midwest. She has lived in Kitsap County for the past 17 years. She
lives with her two sons, and a small menagerie of animals in Silverdale,
Washington.
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Emily Randall
State Senate 26th LD
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Emily was raised in Port Orchard and is a third-generation Kitsap County
resident. Throughout her life she has been driven to create meaningful change
and give back to the community that has given her and her family so much. For
over a decade, she has served as an education and healthcare advocate at
organizations like Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Children’s
Hospital Boston, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Wellesley College,
building community support and life-changing solutions for women, families and
LGBTQ folks across the country. Emily has experience working with diverse
coalitions – from students and parents, patients, medical providers, faculty
members and senior staff to ensure the life-changing solutions were well-funded.
She knows how to advocate for the needs of her community and when elected, Emily
will fight to ensure our budget is reflective of our values and work with
colleagues in Olympia to pass legislation that is good for all Washingtonians.
Emily proudly identifies as lesbian and would be one of three women of color in
the State Senate if elected. She moved back to Bremerton with her partner to be
closer to her parents and grandparents.
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Connie FitzPatrick
State Representative 26th LD
Position 1
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Connie FitzPatrick is a native of Port Orchard and graduate of South Kitsap
High School, small business owner, mother, and third generation Navy Veteran.
Following active duty aboard a sub tender in Europe and Charleston, SC., Connie
continued her service as a reservist in Pearl Harbor before returning to
Washington state and starting a family. Connie was inspired to run for office
when she saw her opponent, one of the most conservative members of the State
House, consistently voted against school funding, assistance for veterans and
those struggling with mental illness and addiction, and transportation
improvements. As a candidate and as a legislator Connie pledges to listen,
respect differences of opinion, and work for positive, lasting change.
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Joy Stanford
State Representative 26th LD
Position 2
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Joy Stanford is a substitute teacher, health care advocate, and mother of
three. She has lived in the 26th Legislative District for over twenty years and
is a first-time candidate. Joy was inspired to run for office after seeing her
opponent put partisan politics before common sense policies that would serve the
district. Prior to becoming a substitute teacher Joy spent 14 years working with
seniors and underserved populations in the region to gain access to Medicare,
Medicaid and other critical health care services. Joy’s top priorities include
school and mental health funding, Equal Pay, services for Veterans, and
transportation solutions.
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PIERCE COUNTY
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Christine Kilduff
State Representative 28th LD
Position 2
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Rep. Christine Kilduff has spent most of her career in public service
advocating on behalf of the people of the State of Washington. First elected in
2014, Rep. Kilduff represents the 28th LD stretching from West Tacoma to Joint
Base Lewis-McChord. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a
member of the Education, and Early Learning & Human Services Committees.
The granddaughter of four Irish immigrants who arrived in the United
States with very little education and savings, Rep. Kilduff is a staunch
believer in the power of public education and the importance of economic
opportunity for all. These strongly held values led to her serving on the highly
regarded University Place School Board, including her leadership as a two-time
Board President, and then the House of Representatives.
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SKAGIT COUNTY
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Laura Riquelme
Skagit County Superior Court Judge
Position 2
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Judge Laura Riquelme has served in this position since her appointment to
Skagit County Superior Court by Governor Inslee in July 2017. Prior to her
current term, she also served as a Skagit Superior Court judge for more than
eight months in 2016. Judge Riquelme has devoted her legal career to public
service in Skagit County, first as a prosecutor and then for more than a decade
as a public defender, where she represented individuals accused of felony
offenses. As an attorney, she also volunteered her services at legal clinics
through the Volunteer Lawyer Program. Judge Riquelme is active in her community,
where she participates on several boards and is a member of Skagit Women in
Business and Washington Women Lawyers. She serves on the statewide Trial Court
Sentencing and Supervision Committee.
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Sandy Perkins
Skagit County Auditor
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Sandy Perkins is running for the office of Skagit County Auditor. Sandy is
currently the Chief Deputy Auditor, with 25 years of experience as an auditor
and fraud investigator. She has been a Certified Fraud Examiner for 16 years and
has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Crime Investigation. Sandy’s background
will be critical as the Auditor’s Office oversees Elections, Accounting,
Licensing and Recording departments for the County. Sandy said, “I am very
happy to bring my knowledge and experience to Skagit County government. My goal
is to be a trusted steward of taxpayer’s money, instill security and
confidence in our elections make our County government the most efficient it can
possibly be. I will work hard to implement cost savings and provide better than
expected customer service to our community.” Sandy has many years of community
service experience working to advance the status of women and girls and
recognizing women’s achievements in her community.
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY
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Jennifer Rancourt
Snohomish County District Court
Cascade Division
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Kristen Olbrechts
Snohomish County District Court
Cascade Division
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Judge Kristen Olbrechts practiced law from 1991 to 2015, when she was elected
as Snohomish County District Court Judge. During her practice of law, she served
as a state prosecutor, city prosecutor, defense attorney, hearing examiner, and
a Pro Tem Judge for 20 years. As an attorney, Judge Olbrechts provided pro bono
work representing women seeking Civil Orders of Protection for Domestic
Violence. Judge Olbrechts has served as a mentor for several women in the legal
community and has volunteered on campaigns to help get women elected. Judge
Olbrechts has been a member of the NWPC as well as the May Hutton Society and
Women in Democracy.
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Mary Rollins
Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
District 1
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Mary Rollins has been a champion of those on the margins for most of her
life. Mary holds a master’s degree in Policy Studies from the University of
Washington, a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with a Human Rights minor as
well as a documentary film certificate. Her student project is titled,
“She’s Baseball Mad: how women saved baseball in Seattle.” Mary’s
grassroots volunteer experience includes: working with women refugees helping
them get resettled, assisting wives and children of prisoners in Monroe through
the refurbishment of the Matthew House, speaking to the community on behalf of
those suffering from domestic violence, and helping women from around the world
sell their handmade goods in her fair trade coffee shop. Mary is the mother of
three children, one with extreme special needs. She is also raising a daughter
to be proactive and recently was able to see her daughter give a speech at the
March for Our Lives event in Everett. As an elected official, Mary will bring
the same passion and experience to elected office as she has done consistently
in her personal and private life. Mary is the current chair of the 38th
Legislative District Democrats and works as a caregiver for her son and as an
Independent Living Coordinator at a local non-profit—helping individuals with
Developmental Disabilities lead the most beneficial life possible. Mary’s
motto is to live with honesty, integrity and compassion.
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Lillian Ortiz-Self
State Representative 21st LD
Position 2
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Lillian is the representative of the 21st LD and serves on the Education
Committee, Transportation Committee, Rules Committee, and the Early Childhood
and Human Services Committee. She is a Mental Health Counselor and a School
Counselor, She currently works in the Everett Public School District. Lillian
has worked across child-serving systems, which gives her a deep appreciation and
understanding for all human services. Her job experiences include serving as the
Clinical Director of a Mental Health Center, Regional Coordinator for the
Illinois State Board of Education, Education Advisor for the Department of
Children and Family Services, and Director and Founder of the CU Project, a
center for Latino families and youth. Nationally, Lillian serves on the National
Council of State Legislator’s Education Committee and their Opportunity Gap
Committee. She also is a member of the Executive Committee of the National
Council of Hispanic State Legislator’s. Lillian is a mother to three children,
Leanna, Tyler, and Kayla. She has a Masters in Public Administration and a
Masters in Counseling from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Lauren Davis
State Representative 32nd LD
Position 2
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Lauren Davis grew up in King County and is a proud product of the public
school system. Lauren’s first job was teaching at a Head Start program and so
she has a particular passion for early childhood education. After college, she
spent several years working in global development, as a Fulbright Fellow in
Ghana, West Africa, and a consultant at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She
championed HB 1713, named “Ricky’s Law,” which created an involuntary
crisis commitment system for youth and adults with life-threatening addiction.
Ricky’s Law represents one of the largest single investments in addiction
treatment in Washington state history. It was during those long days at the
capitol advocating for Ricky’s Law that women lawmakers began asking Lauren to
run for office. She left her international development career to help launch a
suicide prevention nonprofit called Forefront and she helped to found the
Washington Recovery Alliance, where she now serves as the organization’s first
Executive Director. She also serves on the Public Policy Committee for the
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington State and served for
many years on King County’s Behavioral Health Advisory Board. Lauren resides
in Shoreline, is a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and plays goalkeeper
in a recreational soccer league.
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June Robinson
State Representative 38th LD
Position 1
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June Robinson is an honest, hard-working leader who listens and gets results
for the citizens of the 38th district. Appointed earlier this year to fill a
vacancy in the State House. In her first session, June worked with members of
both parties to prevent further cuts to our schools, secured additional dollars
and efficiencies in our mental health system, and worked to implement greater
employment protections for veterans who have served overseas. She also authored
legislation to protect tenants from punitive landlords and partnered with the
Everett School District to try and improve educational services for at risk
youth. In addition to serving in Olympia, June works at Public Health Seattle
and King County, managing Community Health Worker programs that address chronic
disease self-management for people living with asthma and diabetes. June serves
on the board of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance and serves on both
the Salary Commission and the Human Needs Committee for the City of Everett. Her
commitment to public service began on the international level right after her
undergraduate college work: She joined the Peace Corps and spent three years in
rural Jamaica, working as a public-health nutritionist. While in Jamaica she met
her husband, Hilbert. They moved to Everett 14 years ago with their young boys,
Garret and Colin.
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Liz Vogeli
Everett City Council
Position 4
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Liz Vogeli is a strong advocate for the underserved. She has worked mainly in
the field of early childhood education continually supporting and empowering the
voices of mothers. Training in areas of behavior, leadership, and classroom
management greatly enhances her ability to engage with adults in workplace and
political situations. Mentoring women and girls while practicing theatre and
martial arts has increased her patience and perseverance which is necessary in
our fight for justice.
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THURSTON COUNTY
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Becca Glasgow
Washington Court of Appeals
Division II
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As a Deputy Solicitor General for Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Rebecca
Glasgow has litigated some of Washington’s most important cases, including the
successful defense of Washington’s minimum wage and paid sick leave initiative
and Washington’s gun background check initiative. She serves as a legal
adviser to the Governor’s Office on immigration issues in the wake of recent
increased ICE enforcement. She also served on the Attorney General’s legal
team that enforced the Washington Law Against Discrimination to protect the
rights of a same-sex couple seeking to buy flowers for their wedding. Rebecca
has a long history of service to her community. She has volunteered at her local
legal clinic for more than a decade, helping clients who cannot afford an
attorney, often to helping them prepare to escape domestic violence or develop a
parenting plan that will keep their kids safe. Rebecca has also served as the
statewide President of Washington Women Lawyers, a professional association of
women that is dedicated to promoting equal treatment of women and preventing
discrimination against them. Rebecca sits on many other community boards and
committees. She is a proud mom of a teenage son. You might see her family
walking their chocolate lab together, rain or shine, on the hiking trials near
their home in Thurston County.
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Mary Hall
Thurston County Auditor
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Mary Hall was elected Thurston County Auditor in 2013. A 22-year election
veteran, Hall received her national certification in elections from Auburn
University in 2004, attended Rock Valley College in Rockford Il, Clover Park
Technical College, and the University of Washington Tacoma. Auditor Hall works
tirelessly to ensure safe, secure and transparent elections that are fair and
accessible. She’s a passionate advocate for voter access legislation, a
dedicated campaigner for issues affecting women and encouraging more women to
run for office. Auditor Hall was a driving force behind the passage of Same Day
Voter Registration and other voter access legislation. She was honored to be the
only elected official to speak at Governor Jay Inslee’s bill signing ceremony.
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Linda Oosterman
Thurston County PUD 1
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Laurie Dolan
State Representative 22nd LD
Position 1
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Laurie Dolan has devoted her life to public service and is a passionate
advocate for quality public education, environmental protection, social justice
and gender equity. Her doctoral thesis was a quantitative study of the
leadership style of 26 female principals and 26 male principals across the state
of Washington. For 30 years, Laurie worked as an educator in the Spokane School
District. From 2005 to 2009, Laurie served as Governor Gregoire’s
PolicyDirector and helped produce the Puget Sound Partnership and clean car
emission standards that made Washington an early leader in environmental policy
and was instrumental in the creation of the Department of Early Learning. Since
retiring in 2009, Laurie assisted in developing Washington Aerospace Scholars,
served as a board member at the Museum of Flight, and helped implement the
College Bound Scholars program in middle schools statewide. Laurie also served
as a volunteer Intake Advocate at SideWalk, working to find housing for homeless
veterans. Since being elected to the Washington legislature, Laurie has passed
legislation including mandated civics education for all high school students,
college credit for International Baccalaureate exams, Same Day Voter
Registration, COLA increases for TRS 1 and PERS 1 retirees, and been
instrumental in funding K-12 education. Because of these diverse experiences,
Laurie understands the intricacies of grassroots initiatives and state
government.
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Beth Doglio
State Representative 22nd LD
Position 2
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Beth Doglio is currently serving her first term for the 22nd Legislative
District. She has proven herself a staunch advocate for women passing four bills
that will directly improve the lives of women: a bill protecting women
experiencing domestic violence, sexual harassment or stalking from employment
discrimination; a bill that allows women who have had a child as a result of
rape a civil legal process to deny parenting rights for their rapist; a bill to
create the Washington State Women’s Commission; and a bill that will allow
part-time state workers to unionize.
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WHATCOM COUNTY
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Pinky Vargas
State Senate 42nd LD
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Pinky Vargas is a current Bellingham City Council member and is running this
year for state senate in Washington’s 42nd district. Pinky first became a
Bellingham City Council member to be a voice for women, the environment, and
social justice. She has served as President of City Council, Chair of the
Finance Committee, and Lake Whatcom Natural Resources. She is currently focused
on the huge challenges of housing, homelessness, and economic development. She
has a vision of a vibrant, healthy county, and urges us to work together for
solutions to ensure everyone feels safe, has housing, jobs, and opportunity.
Active in her community, Pinky serves on the Boards for Bellingham Chamber of
Commerce, Parks and Recreation, and Whatcom Tourism. Pinky has worked for PSE
for 8 years, with businesses, and organizations on Energy Efficiency. Pinky was
instrumental in leading Bellingham in a National Energy Prize, (www.guep.org)
and those efforts awarded her PSE’s “Energy Award” for 2017. She was
nominated for “Whatcom Professional Women of the Year” and authored the
Resolution for “Public Safety and Support for Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood.”
Pinky has been a champion in her community for equity and civil rights for
LGBTQ, immigrants, women, the environment, reducing incarceration, and economic
vitality. She hopes to bring these traits to the Washington State Senate.
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Sharon Shewmake
State Representative 42nd LD
Position 2
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Sharon Shewmake is an environmental economics professor at Western Washington
University. She has a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the
University of California, Davis and a bachelor's degree in Economics and
Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University. She is a board member of
her neighborhood association, a member of the United Faculty of Western
Washington, Riveters’ Collective and Walk Bike Bus Bellingham. Dr. Shewmake
serves on the Whatcom County Climate Impacts Advisory Committee, various
committees at Western Washington University and has authored a children’s book
explaining economics to children. She is married to Nick with two children,
Henry and Graham. She loves reading, hiking, teaching and really good tomatoes.
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YAKIMA COUNTY
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Summer Derrey
Yakima County Commissioner
District 3
Dual Endorsement
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Summer Derrey is a candidate for Yakima County Commissioner. She graduated
from Yakima Valley College and Washington State University with a degree in
Political Science. As the spokesperson for the Washington State Department of
Transportation and a formal city councilmember, Derrey has worked and
collaborated with all levels of government including non-profits. As a future
commissioner, her core values are transparency in government and honesty in
elected officials. Derrey will ensure all employees are provided an equal voice,
opportunities, training, and recognition. She has zero tolerance for
intolerance, sexism, racism, bigotry and all other forms of discrimination.
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Susan Soto Palmer
Yakima County Commissioner
District 3
Dual Endorsement
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In 2016 we witnessed underrepresented communities throughout, impactfully
rally for desired policies to positively influence quality of life while
preserving and protecting our precious resources, i.e., water, agriculture,
economy, businesses with dignified and equitable solutions. In partnership, we
continue actions to restore life-enhancing policies including the safety and
stability of our diverse families, living wages, protecting workers’ rights,
women’s rights, affordable quality housing and healthcare and other potent
issues affecting our daily lives. As Yakima County Commissioner #3, Susan is
committed to equitable, innovative solutions, creating increased public access
and transparency to the system of the Commissioners’ service. She is also
committed to working together with all in our communities to champion for
culturally responsive policies which support families, place education at the
forefront and promote safe, strong and economically viable communities. Susan
has over 24 years of experience in the legal profession as Legal Assistant;
Office Administrator; Litigation Paralegal; Texas Attorney General Child Support
Special Collections Unit Technician Specialist; Secretary/Receptionist. She
studied Criminal Justice at San Antonio Community College and received an
Associate in Applied Science, Professional Legal Secretary from Del Mar College.
Susan currently volunteers as a Sexual Assault Advocate for Aspen Victim
Services in Yakima County; is a form CASA Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer in Yakima
County and a former Family Assistance Crisis Team Victims Advocacy Volunteer
with the San Antonio Police Department.
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