Regarding The Herald editorial board’s endorsement of Keith Goehner for Senate in the 12th Legislative District, citing his experience; I want to point out the experience of his voting record as follows:
Goehner voted against: regulating chemicals; gun dealers to have surveillance cameras; requiring gun owners to notify law enforcement within 24 hours of discovery of firearm theft; establishing a statewide hate crimes hotline within the Attorney General’s office; establishing a rent increase cap of 7%; funding for the State budget 2023-25; funding for basic student needs; and more.
The above are simply a sampling of Goehner’s antiquated policies not in line with today’s Washingtonians.
James Mayhew, his opponent, will vote for basic student needs in every public school in our state. Mayhew credits our public school system with saving him as a youth as he was raised by a single mom who experienced housing insecurity and was in foster care at times. Jim will work to address housing as a basic necessity for all constituents in Washington as well as mental health and addiction issues. While supportive of our Second Amendment Rights, Mayhew will vote for common sense gun safety laws.
The Herald cites experience as the primary reason to support Goehner yet fails to note Mayhew’s experience on the city council in Snoqualmie, for two consecutive terms. Jim Mayhew is fiscally minded, having ran a very successful accounting firm prior to becoming involved in public service. Jim is empathetic to social issues and protecting marginalized communities.
Sandy Knauft
North Bend
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