ISSUES
Homelessness: Targeted solutions Rooted in compassion
Homelessness extends far beyond housing scarcity-it’s a symptom of systemic failures requiring root-cause solutions. We must recognize distinct groups within our unhoused population, each needing tailored support rather blanket approaches. The addiction crisis plaguing our streets often stems from Individuals using substances to numb profound hopelessness, creating chemical imbalances that escalate into mental health emergencies.
Four Pathways to Stability
Cost-Burdened Families & Individuals
Expand affordable housing initiatives to ensure every King County Resident can secure stable housing while raising families or rebuilding lives.
Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
Transition from punitive to redemption-focused pathways:
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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
Former Foster Youth
Provide 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
Traumatized Veterans
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: Ambassador Patrol Program
To enhance community safety beyond traditional policing, I propose implementing a 24/7 Ambassador Patrol Program across King County. This initiative 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
This program will build trust through proactive community engagement while addressing safety concerns through coordinated, around-the clock coverage.
Transgender Safety: Dignity and Equal Protection
To combat rising hate crimes and ensure full equality, I will advocate for:
Enhanced Legal Protections
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Strengthen hate crime prosecution protocols
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Expand non-discrimination laws to cover public services
This approach ensures our transgender neighbors can live authentically and safely, enjoying the same liberties and protections afforded to all residents.
Gun Violence Prevention: A Comprehensive Approach
To combat gun violence in our community, we need a strategic plan that focuses on education, enforcement, and community partnership. Here are the key components:
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.
Focused Increase Police presence
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Enhance Security: Increase police presence in neighborhoods that are statistically more prone to gun violence.
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Data-Driven Deployment: Use crime data to effectively allocate resources and manpower where they are most needed.
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Stronger Reinforcement: Reinforce existing gun ownership policies to enhance community safety.
Immigration: Local Protection & Constitutional Sovereignty
I will protect all residents of our region-including naturalized citizens and immigrants-by:
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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
This approach honors our constitutional framework while ensuring our region remains both lawful and compassionate.
Affordability: Regional Housing Access
I will combat the housing crisis through targeted measures to increase affordable housing stock across our region:
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Development Incentives - Tax credits for mixed-income projects
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Preservation Initiatives - Renovation funding for aging affordable units
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Tenant Protections - Rent stabilization measures
This multi-pronged approach will create sustainable pathways to housing security for working families, seniors, and vulnerable populations.
Senior Property Tax Relief
Expanded Exemptions
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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
This approach protects our senior’s financial security while honoring their lifelong contributions to our community.