Summary of Issues

The following pages outline answers to questions that voters have asked or address concerns raised during the campaign.

• 2024-09-13 | Washington State WACCRC Debate

  I was recently approached by a member of WACCRA regarding their opposition to state oversight of CCRCs and I wanted to discuss my own approach to the issue.

• 2024-09-13 | Public Banking

  I was recently approached by a member of Wasingtonians for Public Banking. Rather than fill out their form, I am responding here.

• 2024-09-13 | Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5509

  Washington Senate Bill SB 5509 The primary objective of SB 5509 is to create a state public infrastructure bank that provides financing for various public infrastructure projects, such as transportation, water systems, and public buildings. The bill aims to address gaps in infrastructure funding and support projects that improve the quality and sustainability of public infrastructure across the state. The bill envisions leveraging both public funds and private investments to maximize the impact of the infrastructure bank.

• 2024-09-13 | Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5904

  Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5904 Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5904, titled “Extending the Terms of Eligibility for Financial Aid Programs,” aims to modify the eligibility requirements for financial aid programs, potentially broadening access to financial support for students. The primary goal of SB 5904 is to extend the terms of eligibility for various financial aid programs, making it easier for more students to qualify for financial support. This could include extending eligibility periods or adjusting criteria to accommodate a wider range of students.

• 2024-09-13 | Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 6173

  Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 6173 Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 6173, titled “Encouraging Investments in Affordable Homeownership Unit Development,” focuses on promoting the development of affordable housing by incentivizing investments in projects that create affordable homeownership opportunities. The primary objective of SB 6173 is to facilitate the development of affordable homeownership units. By encouraging investments in such projects, the bill aims to address the shortage of affordable housing and make homeownership accessible to more people, particularly those with low to moderate incomes.

• 2024-09-13 | Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5359

  Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5359 Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5359, titled “Establishing a responsible state spending limit with excess revenues dedicated to property tax relief,” addresses two key issues: managing state spending and providing property tax relief. The primary goal of SB 5359 is to establish a cap on state spending to ensure fiscal responsibility. By setting a limit on how much the state can spend, the bill aims to promote budget discipline and prevent excessive increases in state expenditures.

• 2024-09-13 | Washington State House Bill (HB) 1044

  Washington State House Bill (HB) 1044, titled “Providing capital financial assistance to small school districts with demonstrated funding challenges”. This is a piece of legislation designed to address funding disparities among small school districts in the state. The primary aim of HB 1044 is to provide financial assistance to small school districts that face significant challenges in securing capital funding. These districts often struggle with inadequate resources for maintaining and improving their facilities. The bill seeks to address inequities in funding between larger and smaller districts, ensuring that all students, regardless of their district’s size, have access to safe and modern educational facilities.