ISSUES
Homelessness
Homelessness extends far beyond housing scarcity-it’s a symptom of systemic failures requiring root-cause solutions. We must provide tailored support for individuals experiencing addiction and mental health crises, and focus on prevention efforts.
Solution Pathways:
Expand affordable housing initiatives to ensure every King County Resident can secure stable housing while raising families or rebuilding lives.
Transition from punitive to redemption-focused pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals:
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Implement conditional record expungement programs
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Support reintegration through job training and housing assistance
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Reduce tax payer burden by breaking cycles of recidivism
Provide foster youths trauma-informed mental health services to:
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Address Lifelong Psychological wounds
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Restore personal dignity and self-worth
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Empower transition to self-sufficient adulthood
Strengthen veteran support systems through:
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Specialized PTSD and mental health care
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Enhanced housing stability programs
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Community reintegration initiatives
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Increased funding for VA outreach services
Public Safety
We must find new solutions to keep our communities safe so we can all feel protected. I support implementation of community-rooted patrol programs, as well as enhancing protections for transgender, immigrant, and BIPOC community members.
Solution Pathways:
Enhanced Legal Protections for transgender community members
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Strengthen hate crime prosecution protocols
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Expand non-discrimination laws to cover public services
Implement a 24/7 Ambassador Patrol Program across King County that will:
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Deploy trained civilian ambassadors to neighborhoods and business districts
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Provide visible security presence and community assistance
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Supplement police resources during periods of rising crime
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Require appropriate budget allocation within the Police Department
Gun Violence Prevention
To combat gun violence in our community, we need a strategic plan that focuses on education, enforcement, and community partnership. I support increased educational programs for gun safety, youth gun violence prevention classes, and reinforcement of existing gun ownership policies to enhance community safety.
Solution Pathways:
Gun Owner Education
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Increase Funding: Allocate more resources to the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
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Safe Storage Solutions: Provide Gun Lockers to owners, promoting secure and responsible storage.
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Community workshops: Host gun violence prevention education events in neighborhoods led by County Staff.
Youth Gun Violence Prevention Classes
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Educational Partnerships: Collaborate with community partners to host Gun Violence Prevention events at local schools.
Immigration
I will protect all residents of our region-including naturalized citizens and immigrants. Our County Council must defend against federal attacks that threaten our neighbors, preserve community trust between residents, local institutions, and maintain due process regardless of immigration status
Solution Pathways:
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Defending against harmful federal policies that threaten safety and stability.
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Asserting local jurisdiction under the 10th Amendment Authority
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Maintain due process protections regardless of immigration status
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Preserving community trust between residents and local institutions
Affordability
I will combat the housing crisis through targeted measures to increase affordable housing stock across our region. I support incentivizing middle-housing development through tax credits, increased preservation efforts, and improving tenant protections. Additionally, we need to protect our aging population from rising costs by expanding exemptions for senior home owners.
Solution Pathways:
Development Incentives - Tax credits for mixed-income projects
Preservation Initiatives - Renovation funding for aging affordable units
Tenant Protections - Rent stabilization measures
Senior Property Tax Relief
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Increase income thresholds for existing tax relief programs
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Freeze property assessments at retirement age
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“Aging in place” grants for home modifications
Expanding access to affordable childcare