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w ‘ LE WERSEhtl‘nued from page Vote Myers, Huffman in 35th Editor, the Journal, I encourage all 35th Legislative District voters to choose Colton My- ers and Darcy Huffman as the best for the Washington House of Rep- resentatives. They are grounded in what we need in Olympia and will listen to voters’ concerns. They will work with the Democratic majority to get important needs met for the 35th Legislative District, including good- paying jobs, quality education, health care, internet connectivity, equality, affordable housing, and solutions to the climate crisis we are in and expe- riencing already. Our current state representatives have failed us and have no solutions to pressing problems. It’s time for a change to Colton and Darcy for real solutions and leadership. I urge ev- eryone to vote for Democrats in all positions, local, state and federal. Michael Siptroth Belfair Myers will bring fresh air Editor, the Journal, ’ For the past six years, the 35th Legislative District hasn’t had a progressive voice in Olympia to keep us on par with the rest of Washing- ton. The 35th District, by virtually every metric, has been left behind and taken for granted by ineffec- tive leadership. In many parts of our legislative district, economies are worse off than the state aver- age, and many portions never fully recovered from the last recession: one in four children currently live in poverty, median household income is Well below the state average, while unemployment remains well above. Current incumbent Rep. Dan Griffey has routinely undermined working people of our district — having voted against raising the minimum wage, voting against lowering property tax- es, voting against paid family medi- cal leave, voting against easing ac- cess to TANF for struggling families and voting against workers’ rights. Colton Myers will bring in good, union, livable-wage jobs, promote a community that encourages diversity and innovation, and help transition our substantial military community , into a civilian workforce. With regards to education, even prior to the COVID pandemic, our rural school districts were strug- gling. In Mason County alone, our high school graduation rates were well below the state average, while five of six public schools rank in the bottom half of the state (three of those in the bottom 10%). Just recently the Shelton School District announced over $7 million in budget cuts, and layoffs of school district employees. Rep. Griffey has exacer- bated these challenges by voting to take money used fOr public educa- tion to instead fund charter schools. Colton will champion fully funding our public schools (and special edu- cation) and ensure that our educa— tors have the tools and resources ' needed to continue to be successful in our children’s lives. With regards to health outcomes and access to affordable health care, our district ranks near the bottom of the state in terms of health outcomes and access to clinical care, including behavioral health and primary care providers. Rep. ~Griffey voted against prescription drug price transpar- ency, a long-term care program for seniors, rest and meal breaks for our nurses and front-line workers, and our state’s public option. As a senior health policy analyst work- ing for Washington State Health Care Authority, Colton will bring his professional background in health policy to champion improvements to our health care system and ensure quality health care for all Washing- tonians. Colton was born and raised in ’the Kitsap County part of the 35th District and currently lives in the Thurston County part of our district. As the son of a third-generation elec- trical union worker (IBEW Local 77), he understands the importance of strong unions and livable-wage jobs. As a graduate from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the UniVersity of Washington, Colton will bring his research and policy analysis skills to make evidence— based decisions in the Legislature. With our votes, Colton Myers will fight for us in Olympia. ' Greg Sypnicki Shelton Question Dave , Daggett’s math Editor, the Journal, Dave’s on-going series of letters to the editor explains that rich people in Seattle burn more fuel in private jets and yachts than poor people in Mason County and thus a carbon . tax will disproportionally harm King County residents and it will benefit Mason Countyresidents. According to my math, Mason County has more drivers per capita I than King County and we travel lon- ger distances for commuting and lei- sure than people living in Seattle. Math will also tell you that Mason County has more miles of shorelines than any other county in the state. Among the miles and miles of shore- lines there are many of us with boats, which often have thirsty outboards. My educated guess Would be that Mason County residents per capita would pay much more of the carbon tax and Seattle citizens would benefit from our carbon tax receipts. I for one support common sense approaches which state Sen. Tim Sheldon brings to the table: Phil Allyn MacEwen good for retirees Editor, the Journal, Thinking of retirees and seniors in the election year, it is important that we vote for a candidate who has our interests at heart. For the last sev- eral legislative sessions, Rep. Drew MacEwen has been instrumental in drafting legislation to assist the se- niors and retirees of this great county with the possibility of property tax relief. As property values continue to skyrocket and the associated taxes with them, it is important we find a way to provide reliefl protection for our older community members. Rep. MacEwen is this candidate. He has fought for this relief and I know he will continue to do so. I am hopeful that Rep. MacEwen will be successful in passing this desperately needed legislation so retirees like myself can look forward to living in this wonder- ful community. Albert Kegley Shelton Paid for by Mason County Republicans PO. Box 326 0 Shelton WA 98584 if Masoncountyrepublicanserg Vote For Our Kids! Vote Republican!- M President Donald J Trump M 6th CD Elizabeth Kreiselmaier M Governor Loren Culp . fl LT Governor Write—in Joshua Freed M Sec of State Kim Wym'an } l 10th CD Write in Marty McClendon d Treasurer Duane Davidson d Atty Gen Matt Larkin d Auditor Chris Leyba M OSPI Maia Espinoza fl Land Commissioner Sue Pedersen d Ins Commissioner Chirayu Patel M 35thLD lDanGriffey 35th LD 2 Drew MacEwen M Supreme Court Judge Dave Larson Supreme Court Judge mam: Scms d Mason (313' Comm 1’03 2 Kevin Shutty d Mason Cty Comm P03 1 Ted Jackson REJECT R—90 1) tell the Legislature NO! «as , - _.. - -.., —-- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 Shelton-Mason County Journal Page A—9