By The Herald Editorial Board
Below is a recap of the editorial board’s recommendations for the primary election.
The board has made endorsements in those races that feature three or more candidates in the primary. Endorsements for remaining races as well as ballot issues will follow in the coming months prior to the Nov. 6 general election.
The Snohomish County Elections voters pamphlet is available online at tinyurl.com/SnoCoPrimary18.
Ballots can be returned to drop boxes located throughout the county until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 7. Ballots also can be mailed, but must be postmarked by Aug. 7. Postage will not be required on ballots for this year’s primary and general elections. Postage costs, this year, are being paid through a state grant.
A list of ballot drop box locations and other information is available online at tinyurl.com/SnoCoBallotBox18.
For information about registering to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election and other election information go to tinyurl.com/SnoCoElex18.
Everett City Council, Position 4: Tyler Rourke
“Rourke, who was one of the six finalists considered for the council vacancy, seems most open to some of the tougher choices the council will have to make regarding the support of city services and amenities and how those could best continue.”
Snohomish PUD, District 1 Commissioner: Bruce King
“King said he has three priorities, should he be elected: putting a tighter rein on the practice of no-bid contracts, being a better caretaker of ratepayers’ concerns and exploring the PUD’s role in delivering broadband internet to the county’s rural areas not served by providers.”
Snohomish PUD, District 2 Commissioner: Kathy Vaughn
“Vaughn, during her 24 years on the PUD board, has provided strong financial and policy guidance to the utility and its ratepayers. She is committed to the PUD’s research and promotion of renewable energy technologies and its efforts to promote energy efficiency.”
1st Legislative District, House, Position 1: Derek Stanford
“Stanford … recognizes that work remains to fix deficiencies in special education funding, funding inequities among districts and classroom construction necessary for lowering class sizes.”
1st Legislative District, House, Position 2: Shelley Kloba
“Kloba, in her first term, has demonstrated knowledge on education issues and a commitment to student needs and the larger needs of her district constituents.”
21st Legislative District, Senate: Marko Liias
“While (Liias) ultimately voted for the levy swap that was used to fund schools, he supported property tax relief for 2019 and said he’ll look to extend that relief, taking another run at tax incentives.”
32nd Legislative District, Senate: Jesse Salomon
“Salomon’s legislative experience on the Shoreline council, his work in courts on child welfare issues and other legal matters give him a solid background to serve in the Senate on those issues and others.”
32nd Legislative District, House, Position 1: Cindy Ryu
“Ryu has served her district well and has necessary experience on issues of community development, housing and tribal affairs as chairman of the House committee on those issues.”
32nd Legislative District, House, Position 2: Lauren Davis
“While she is making her first run for political office, Davis is no stranger to public policy or the legislative process. … After a friend’s struggle with addiction — helping him to six years of recovery to date — Davis shepherded “Ricky’s Law” through the Legislature in 2016, which has provided a process for involuntary treatment of those with substance abuse disorders.”
38th Legislative District, Senate: John McCoy
“The Herald Editorial Board endorsed McCoy four years ago, noting his habit of being ‘bracingly honest’ and not one for false pledges. McCoy doesn’t over-promise, but has shown he can finish what he starts.”
39th Legislative District, Senate: Keith Wagoner
“Wagoner demonstrated independence and careful consideration as a senator as one of only two area lawmakers who voted against legislation that would have largely exempted legislators from the state’s Public Records Act, voted for a bill that prohibits conversion therapy for minors and approved passage of legislation that established the state’s own net neutrality policy.”
39th Legislative District, House, Position 1: Ivan Lewis
“In regard to transportation issues, Lewis pointed to past practices that have funded localized projects but have not addressed the larger needs of corridors such as Highway 522 and U.S. 2, advocating a regional rather than piecemeal approach to projects and funding.”
44th Legislative District, Senate: Steve Hobbs
“Despite differences with Hobbs on the safe-storage and records issues, the 9editorial) board finds Hobbs generally looks for consensus as a senator and is able to work cooperatively with Republicans, something that the district and the region need as a solution is sought to an aging U.S. 2 trestle.”
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