GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2017

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1 REALTOR VOTING GUIDE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Why Does the Association of REALTORS Review Voting Records of Elected Officials and Interview Candidates Running for Office? VOTING GUIDE CONTENTS Summary of Endorsements Understanding Your Voting Guide...3 Candidates Interview Volunteers...5 Interview Questionnaires Perks of Membership Candidates for the REALTOR Party presented by Seattle King County REALTORS SE 32 nd Street, Suite # 100 Bellevue, WA (425) nwrealtor.com/advocacy REALTORS don t just sell homes. We sell Neighborhoods and Quality of Life. REALTORS know that Quality of Life begins with a good job in a company that has a great future. Homes are where those jobs go at night. That s why it s so important to have elected officials who understand the key contribution that jobs and housing make to healthy, vibrant communities. We need elected officials who share our REALTOR values, and who appreciate the hard work you do as a real estate professional. So, members of the Association look at the voting records of elected officials. And it s why your REALTOR colleagues interview candidates who are running for office. This REALTOR Voting Guide lets you know who stood up to stand with us, and who will walkthe-talk by working with us to build strong communities where the American Dream is within reach for families. To help evaluate these current and future elected officials we look at the voting records of incumbents who have demonstrated consistent support for the community and neighborhood values we all share. In addition, to get a better sense of how other elected officials and candidates might respond to future challenges, we interviewed them and asked them about housing issues embodied in the interview questions on pages of this REALTOR Voting Guide. Their answers to the questions were scored by REALTOR Association members participating in the interviews. Further, the interviewers also provide an endorsement recommendation for each race that was formally considered by the Association s governmental affairs committee that is open to all SKCR members. Every candidate who has been endorsed received a super-majority, 2/3 vote at the government affairs committee because of their commitment to economic vitality, housing opportunity, housing choices, an efficient real estate market, responsible tax policy, healthy neighborhoods, and vibrant communities. Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

2 Summary of Endorsements KING COUNTY COUNCIL Executive *Dow Constantine District 1 *Rod Dembowski District 3 *Kathy Lambert District 5 *Dave Upthegrove District 7 *Pete von Reichbauer District 9 *Reagan Dunn PORT OF SEATTLE Position 1 *John Creighton Position 3 *Stephanie Bowman STATE LEGISLATURE District 31, House Position 2 *Morgan Irwin (R) District 37, Senate *Rebecca Saldaña (D) District 45, Senate Jinyoung Englund (R) CITY OF AUBURN Mayor *Nancy Backus Position 2 *Claude DaCorsi CITY OF BELLEVUE Position 2 *Conrad Lee Position 4 Jared Nieuwenhuis ; Rating: 95 ; Rating: 93 CITY OF BELLEVUE Position 5 Phillip Yin ; Rating: 90 Janice Zahn ; Rating: 88 Position 6 *Lynne Robinson CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND Mayor *Carol Benson Position 2 Melissa Oglesbee ; Rating: 87 Position 4 Erin Rose Stout ; Rating: 89 CITY OF DES MOINES Position 1 *Matt Pina Position 3 *Vic Pennington Position 5 Traci Buxton Position 7 Matt Mahoney ; Rating: 95 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Mayor *Jim Ferrell Position 2 *Bob Celeski Position 4 Diana Noble-Gulliford Position 6 *Martin Moore PLEASE VOTE YES! ; Rating: 89 Federal Way School District s Capital Bond Measure CITY OF ISSAQUAH Mayor Mary Lou Pauly ; Rating: 96 CITY OF KENT Mayor Jim Berrios Position 2 Paul Addis ; Rating: 96 Position 4 Toni Troutner ; Rating: 80 Position 6 *Brenda Fincher CITY OF KIRKLAND Position 3 *Penny Sweet Position 5 *Amy Walen Position 7 *Jon Pascal ; Rating: 89 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK Position 3 *John Wright CITY OF MAPLE VALLEY Position 4 *Erin Weaver Position 6 *Dana Parnello CITY OF MERCER ISLAND Position 4 Tom Acker ; Rating: 89 Joy Langley ; Rating: 88 Position 6 Mark Coen ; Rating: 88 CITY OF REDMOND Position 4 *Tanika Padhye ; Rating: 83 (*) Asterisk denotes incumbent (D) = Democrat (R) = Republican 2 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

3 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF RENTON Position 1 *Randy Corman Position 2 *Armondo Pavone Position 6 Jami Smith ; Rating: 88 CITY OF SAMMAMISH Position 1 Jason Ritchie ; Rating: 80 Position 3 Karen Moran ; Rating: 96 CITY OF SEATAC Position 6 *Pam Fernald CITY OF SEATTLE Mayor Jenny Durkan City Attorney *Pete Holmes District 9 *Lorena González CITY OF SHORELINE Position 1 *Keith McGlashan CITY OF TUKWILA Position 7 *De Sean Quinn ; Rating: 87 Understanding Your Voting Guide Awarded to incumbents who have exemplary legislative voting records on real estate and land use issues. Consideration for early candidate endorsements is made by the SKCR governmental affairs committee and receives final approval by the governmental affairs committee subject to a supermajority vote. Pro-REALTOR candidates who support legislation to encourage housing affordability and availability, increased homeownership opportunities, economic vitality, quality of life and support and issues that make your business more successful and profitable. Endorsements were awarded after REALTORS conducted interviews with candidates and by supermajority vote approval by the SKCR governmental affairs committee. Candidate Ratings Numeric ratings represent an average of interview panelists scores based on responses to the questionnaire (questionnaires can be seen on pages 13-15). Ratings are based on 100 points maximum. The candidate rating system is utilized in King County jurisdictions by SKCR. REALTORS who have invested in REALTOR PAC conduct interviews with candidates. Candidate ratings from one election race should not be compared with candidate ratings in different election races because the composition of interview team members varies by city and election races. Candidate Rating Guide 100: Highest score/rating. 90-point range: Represents excellent candidates on real estate issues. 80-point range: Represents very good candidates who demonstrate support on most real estate issues. 70-point range: Represents candidates that could be rated as good but do not demonstrate the level of support as candidates who score higher. 60-point range: Candidates demonstrating an average level of knowledge and philosophy on real estate issues and land use issues. Unavailable: Candidate prevented from attending interview due to conflicting schedule. No Show: Scheduled an interview but did not call to cancel and did not attend. Declined: Candidate did not accept an invitation for a candidate interview. No Response: Candidate was contacted but did not respond to our phone calls and s (may have been out of town or may not have been interested in interviewing). Canceled: Candidate scheduled an interview but called to cancel scheduled interview. NOTE: REALTOR -endorsed candidates were invited to submit a photo and statement. All interviewed candidates were invited to submit a candidate statement. Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

4 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE *Dow Constantine Dowconstantine.com DISTRICT 1 *Rod Dembowski Vote4rod.com Rod brings his twelve years as a Real Estate lawyer to his work on the County Council to advance affordable housing and effective land use policy. He is working to improve transportation, protect open space and grow our economy. DISTRICT 3 *Kathy Lambert KathyLambert.com I appreciate all the work the Realtors do to help with our housing issues. Having the right amount of housing stock helps the economy and also deals with our problem of affordable housing. DISTRICT 5 *Dave Upthegrove Upthegrove.org I look forward to continuing to work with the Realtors to support a strong economy and quality of life in South King County. Thank you for your support. DISTRICT 9 *Reagan Dunn Reagandunn.com I greatly appreciate the endorsement and support of the Seattle King County REALTORS. I look forward to continuing to represent and advocate for our shared interests upon re-election to the King County Council. PORT OF SEATTLE POSITION #1 *John Creighton Johncreighton.org Port jobs are good-paying middle class jobs that we need to anchor in the Central Puget Sound now more than ever. John Creighton has worked to keep the Port strong as a jobs creation engine while making it a more publicly accountable, environmentally sustainable operation. POSITION #3 *Stephanie Bowman Bowmanforport.com The investments made by the Port of Seattle provide good middle class jobs in dozens of industries throughout King County, allowing residents to improve their quality of life through homeownership and educational advancement. I look forward to using my 20 years of experience to ensure the Port continues to work on behalf of all communities; thank you for your support! DISTRICT 7 *Pete von Reichbauer Petelistens.com 4 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

5 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 31 Includes areas in Auburn, Edgewood, Enumclaw, and eastern King and Pierce counties 31 ST DISTRICT, POS. 2 *Morgan Irwin (R) DISTRICT 37 Includes areas of Beacon Hill, Central District, Rainier Valley, Columbia City, Rainier Beach, and Renton SENATE *Rebecca Saldaña (D) Rebeccasaldana.com I am grateful for the work of REALTORS here in King County, including my brother Andrew, who helps individuals and families find homes that allow them to invest in their futures and in their local communities. Please support me as I continue to fight for economic and racial justice, affordable housing, and small businesses. DISTRICT 45 Includes areas of Woodinville, Duvall, Kirkland and Sammamish SENATE Jinyoung Lee Englund (R) ; Rating: Jinyoungenglund.com I am running in the 45th District because the Eastside is a special place that needs an independent voice who will continue the late Sen. Andy Hill s work to build a compassionate state government that lives within its means, and prioritizes education. I am opposed to a state income tax, and will fix the unfair car tab fees. Manka Dhingra (D) Rating: Unavailable DISTRICT 48 Includes areas of Redmond, Bellevue, Hunts Point, Yarrow Bay, Clyde Hill and Medina SENATE *Patty Kuderer (D) Rating: Pattykuderer.com I m excited to continue working to strengthen our schools, improve our roads, and ensure our privacy is protected. I m committed to solving problems and being a voice for my constituents on these and other issues such as mental health, affordable housing and economic development, and I would appreciate your support. Candidate Inteview Volunteers We wish to thank the following REALTORS for their participation in interviewing candidates in communities where they help families and businesses with their real estate needs: Bill Allison Evangeline Anderson Suki Bazan Tim Bryan Eddie Chang Murat Dabagoglu Shane Davies Bill Dorsey Dave Elliott Jed Etters Christopher Grimm Patti Hill Kathi Jones Dahni Malgarini-Logar Pam McCain Linda O Connell Phyllis Ohrbeck Michael Orbino Sam Pace Kathleen Powell Larry Powell Simona Saint Lynn Sanborn Shari Song Kathi Swarthout Kathy Terhune Troy Thiel Georgia Wall Steven Wayne Erica Wiley Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

6 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF AUBURN MAYOR *Nancy Backus Nancybackus.com Working together, we have improved attainable home ownership opportunities in Auburn and South King County. There s more to do; I am asking for your vote so that in the next four years, we can accomplish more with responsible zoning and land use legislation! *Claude DaCorsi Reelectclaude.com CITY OF BELLEVUE COUNCIL POS. #5 Phillip Yin ; Rating: Phillipforbellevue.com Janice Zahn ; Rating: Janicezahn.org Bellevue is an award-winning city, with a thriving economy, excellent schools, and vibrant neighborhoods. I will use my experience in leading construction management on major public works projects to address rising housing costs, tensions between livability and economic vitality, and traffic congestion. COUNCIL POS. #6 *Lynne Robinson Allinforlynne.com CITY OF BELLEVUE *Conrad Lee Conradlee.org I am proud to be endorsed by the Seattle King County REALTORS in supporting lower taxes, public safety, education, neighborhood quality of life and transportation alternatives and technologies. As we face new opportunities and challenges, I am looking forward to continue serving you with collaborative and innovative solutions. COUNCIL POS. #4 Jared Nieuwenhuis ; Rating: Jaredforbellevue.com Bellevue is an incredible place to raise a family, start or grow a business, or enjoy our tremendous parks and natural beauty. Whether it s eliminating traffic, protecting our environment, reducing regulations on local businesses, or strengthening public safety I ll work to make sure Bellevue continues to be the vibrant, thriving community we know and love. Karol Brown Rating: 84 CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND MAYOR *Carol Benson I have been a resident of the Black Diamond Community for 38 years and I have also served on the Black Diamond City Council since The City is on the verge of growth and it is important to make sure that city residents and future generations will feel safe in our special and historic community. Melissa Oglesbee ; Rating: Oglesbee.net I believe Black Diamond needs to return to a trusting and professional relationship between our citizens and their elected officials. I ve been an active volunteer within our community for 11 years and promise to work hard, do my homework and bring back those values our community deserves; please vote for Melissa Oglesbee on your 2017 ballot. 6 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

7 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND Michelle Young Ed Hanrahan COUNCIL POS. #4 Rating: Unavailable Erin Rose Stout ; Rating: I feel a responsibility to step forward and be a good steward of beautiful, historic Black Diamond. My goal is to move the business of the city forward in an atmosphere of cooperation, civility, and timeliness. CITY OF DES MOINES COUNCIL POS. #1 Rating: Unavailable *Matt Pina Electmattpina.com I want to thank the Realtors for their continuing support. In this era of increasing home prices, limited housing supply, and increased homelessness, nothing is so important to stability in our communities as a place to live. COUNCIL POS. #3 *Vic Pennington Electvicpennington.com I appreciate being the only candidate endorsed by the REALTORS in this race, due to our shared values and our commitment to strong neighborhoods and a vibrant city. I ve been endorsed by other candidates that the REALTORS have also endorsed in Des Moines and I would be honored serving on the council with them and to receive your vote. CITY OF DES MOINES COUNCIL POS. #5 Traci Buxton Tracibuxton.com Traci Buxton has been a successful property manager and real estate investor for over 30 years and is currently a licensed and bonded contractor who is enjoying flipping residential properties in both King and Pierce Counties. Traci also brings a varied business background to Des Moines which includes: office administration, insurance, health care, fitness and education, as well as retail sales, community service and the hospitality industry. COUNCIL POS. #7 Matt Mahoney ; Rating: Mattmahoney4desmoines.org I would like to sincerely thank the Seattle King County Realtors for this endorsement, it is an honor and I am humbled by your support. I look forward for the opportunity to be partners concerning the future of Des Moines; I believe that as professional Realtors, your organization will be instrumental as our city moves forward. Chad Harper Rating: Chadforcouncil.org I am running so our city can reach its full potential. Des Moines needs to revitalize our local economy if we are to get our community back on track. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY VOTE YES Federal Way School District s Capital Construction Bond Levy! Voting YES helps to ensure quality education for our children, builds strong neighborhoods, and preserves property values. Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

8 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MAYOR *Jim Ferrell Jimferrell.com Federal Way is a community on the rise and I am proud of the progress we have made together. We are transforming our city center with Town Square Park, the Performing Arts & Event Center, and a new American Flag on Veterans Way, while signing a historic agreement with the University of Washington to bring a campus to Federal Way; we have recruited new businesses and created hundreds of new jobs for our residents I hope for your vote this election. *Robert Celski Celski.com I sincerely thank the members of the Seattle King County REALTORS for your support of my candidacy. A vibrant housing market with a proper mix of affordable and market rate housing is critical to the growth of our city and the benefit of our citizens. COUNCIL POS. #4 Diana Noble-Gulliford ; Rating: Gulliford.com As a long-term resident and former Councilmember and REALTOR, I am very familiar with the issues of Federal Way. Public safety; a balanced budget; homeless solutions; congestion relief; measured growth. Hoang Tran Rating: No Response COUNCIL POS. #6 *Martin Moore Peopleformartinmoore.com CITY OF ISSAQUAH MAYOR Mary Lou Pauly ; Rating: Maryloupauly.com Now more than ever, Issaquah is in need of strong, forward-thinking leadership. As your mayor, I will ensure our city s top priorities, improvements in transportation and responsible development, are met with the purpose to protect the unique charm and character of Issaquah our residents and businesses have every right to expect. Paul Winterstein Rating: No Response CITY OF KENT MAYOR Jim Berrios Jimberrios.us I have served the public on the School Board, City Council, and now as a candidate for Mayor; I want to ensure that Kent has great schools, safe streets, healthy neighborhoods, vibrant businesses, and homes for Kent s families. I know that Kent s REALTORS share those values which is why I am honored to be the only candidate endorsed by the Seattle King County REALTORS in the 2017 race for Mayor of Kent. Paul Addis ; Rating: Addis4Kent.com Demand for housing in King County is high and supply needs to keep pace to ensure there are options for all types of potential homeowners, so developers and Realtors are important pieces to that solution. I believe government works best when it can facilitate rather than regulate, so let s make sure government doesn t get in the way of the solution. Satwinder Kaur Rating: Kaurforkent.com I m running so Kent continues to be a great place to raise families, to prioritize economic development, safeguard our neighborhoods, maintain our parks, and ensure fiscal accountability. I will bring passion, commitment, accountability, and most importantly, your voice; I humbly ask for your vote. 8 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

9 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF KENT COUNCIL POS. #4 Toni Troutner ; Rating: Electtoni.com As your councilwoman, I will work to keep our city a great place to raise families by promoting healthy communities, maintaining our parks, ensuring public safety, and improving our roads and sidewalks. I am committed to working with residents to make Kent prosper. Tye Whitfield Rating: Unavailable Tyewhitfield.com COUNCIL POS. #6 *Brenda Fincher brendafincher.com CITY OF KIRKLAND COUNCIL POS. #3 *Penny Sweet Sweetforkirkland.org COUNCIL POS. #5 *Amy Walen Amywalen.com As Mayor for 3 years and City Council member for nearly 8 years, I have learned that when we listen to our community and consider all points of view, we can collaborate to make any proposal better. I am running for re-election to the Kirkland City Council because I care about Kirkland and want to keep our focus on fiscal responsibility, public safety and investing in our future. CITY OF KIRKLAND COUNCIL POS. #7 *Jon Pascal ; Rating: Jonpascal.com I will continue working for common sense solutions that enhance Kirkland s charm and livability while responsibly managing growth. My priorities are: implement transportation improvements that allow us to get around faster and more reliably; make smart investments in police and fire services to keep us safe; preserve our remaining open spaces for the enjoyment of future generations. Uzma Butte CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK COUNCIL POS. #3 *John Wright Rating: Unavailable John supports open, balanced, and accountable city government that is responsive to and works in partnership with its citizens. He places a high priority on public safety, environmental protection, and respect for individual property rights; John has worked to reign in over-regulation and asks for your support in working together toward a better future for Lake Forest Park! CITY OF MAPLE VALLEY COUNCIL POS. #4 *Erin Weaver COUNCIL POS. #6 *Dana Parnello Facebook.com/ DanaParnelloForCityCouncil/ Having been involved in Maple Valley leadership since 2006, I find it exceptionally rewarding that our not-solittle community continues to win awards as among the safest and best place to live, raise a family, buy a house, and so much more. If you help re-elect me, I pledge to continue the important work we have started, including bringing in Health Services and more Parks without raising taxes! Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

10 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF MERCER ISLAND COUNCIL POS. #4 Tom Acker ; Rating: Anislandtogether.com Tom Acker respects the balance required with community development, advocating for progressive residential components that enhance the character of communities and improve property values. His positive approach is reflected in the wide range of endorsements he s received from all spectrums, including residents, local restauranteurs like Bennett s, Mercer Island educators including teachers and school board members, and leaders in the construction industry. Joy Langley ; Rating: Joylangley.com I have dedicated myself to public service on Mercer Island having chaired the MI Arts Council, served on CMIPS, MIPA, and West Mercer Elementary boards, MI District PTA Advocacy council, and coaching for MIFC as well as serving as an at-large Board Member. My experience in government affairs - finding common sense solutions among government, business, and private interests - has earned me a no-nonsense reputation and I am excited for the opportunity to be a steward of the public interest on City Council. COUNCIL POS. #6 Mark Coen ; Rating: Coenforcouncil.com Mercer Island needs a new voice who will help usher in an era of greater transparency and citizen input, provide mobility solutions that alleviate traffic stress and safety concerns and be able to streamline our operations without overtaxing residents. I bring a local, fresh perspective and renewed energy that will help strengthen and enhance our Island community. *Benson Wong Rating: Electbensonwong.com In our growing and dynamic region, it is important as an elected official to balance the needs and wants of various constituents in order to meet the demand for housing. Realtors have contributed immensely to the quality of life on Mercer Island and I look forward to working with you on areas of common interest. CITY OF REDMOND Steve Fields Rating: Electstevefields.com Community engagement is essential to building a smart and sharing city, plan our city growth with innovative ideas, and to make Redmond a City for People. I will bring my extensive management experience with large Aerospace firms, King County, the city of Seattle, and my own business to shape a better future for Redmond! *Byron Shutz Rating: ShutzForCouncil.com Re-elect Byron, an experienced leader working regionally to enrich our neighborhoods and increase opportunities for all families with housing choices and human services that meet the needs of all ages and income levels, strengthen our public schools, and reduce congestion and improve transit connections. Local and regional leaders endorse Byron for his extensive community involvement and contributions, including the Redmond Mayor, Council leadership, five former Council Presidents, neighboring city mayors, and the 45th/48th legislators. COUNCIL POS. #4 *Tanika Padhye ; Rating: Tanika4council.com Tanika was recently appointed to the Redmond City Council and has extensive municipal experience. She wants to continue to promote diversity, increase community engagement, and address the critical issues in Redmond such as affordable housing and increased traffic. Eugene Zakhareyev Rating: EugeneForRedmond.us As our city changes, we all want to retain our great quality of life for young and old; this will be my focus and I will engage with the community and developers to direct Redmond s growth according to residents priorities. I treasure our diverse and welcoming city and as a nonpartisan candidate, I will do my best to represent all Redmond residents. 10 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

11 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL POS. #1 *Randy Corman Randycorman.com I ve served Renton thoughtfully and faithfully as a council-member for 24 years, helping to build our city from population of 44,000 (when first elected) to our beautiful diverse city of 102,000 today. Ten of these years I ve served as Council President or President Pro-tem; I ve chaired every council committee, and worked regionally to efficiently integrate our transportation, utilities, and emergency services and I have worked to bring the Landing, Seahawks Training Center, IKEA shopping district to Renton. *Armondo Pavone Armondoforrenton.com It has been my honor to serve this year as Renton City Council President; I have spent the past four years listening, engaging and advocating for what is really important to the people, businesses, and neighborhoods of Renton. It is critical we work together as a community to create smart development growth strategies that will help meet the rising market demand and increase the housing inventory in our area by encouraging a variety of options for homebuyers. COUNCIL POS. #6 Jamian (Jami) Smith ; Rating: Jamiforrenton.com With over 18 years of business experience and a passion for problem solving, Jami Smith is your voice for balanced decision making, collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to community. Vote Jami Smith for Renton City Council! *Ruth Perez Rating: Ruthperezforrenton.com Since joining the City Council three years ago, representing the residents of Renton and fighting for a growing and safe community has been my top priority. From bringing good jobs to our city, to improving our transportation options and keeping our streets safe, I am committed to building on our success and making our city an even better place to live! CITY OF SAMMAMISH COUNCIL POS. #1 Jason Ritchie ; Rating: VoteRitchie.com I am the owner of a Sammamish-based small business dedicated to creating independence for people with physical challenges. I am committed to balancing residential and commercial growth while maintaining the unique character of neighborhoods; creating better infrastructure including working with regional partners to alleviate traffic; protecting our environment; and ensuring fiscal accountability and transparency that maintains a solvent city budget. Mark Baughman Rating: Unavailable COUNCIL POS. #3 Karen Moran ; Rating: Karen4council.com Sammamish is a growing city with growing infrastructure and housing needs. Elect me to advocate for smart growth, roads, affordable housing, and a balanced budget. Karen Howe Rating: Under Linkedin.com/in/karenhowe COUNCIL POS. #5 Chris Ross Rating: Rossforcouncil.com With the city facing looming deficits for the first time in its history, Chris is the only candidate with the financial skills and experience necessary to immediately address this challenge. Applying long term planning disciplines, Chris will carefully select opportunities that improve traffic, sustain our infrastructure, preserve our environment, and enhance local business. Ritju Indapure Rating: Electrituja.com COUNCIL POS. #7 John Robinson Rating: VoteJohnRobinson.com I will work to bring transparency and accountability to Sammamish City government, restore trust in city hall and work for all citizens of Sammamish in the areas of traffic management, environmental protection and growth. Pam Stuart Rating: Unavailable Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

12 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide CITY OF SEATAC Joel Wachtel Kathryn Campbell Pam Pollock Clyde (Fuzz) Hill COUNCIL POS. #4 COUNCIL POS. #6 *Pam Fernald Rating: Declined Rating: No Response Rating: Unavailable Rating: No Response Pam is a lifelong area resident, a trusted and respected leader in the community and the most qualified candidate for position 6. Pam currently serves as the Deputy Mayor on the council, and as your elected voice on the council Pam will continue to serve you with integrity and common sense; be accessible to you; be a good steward of tax dollars; promote public safety/crime prevention; greater government fiscal accountability/transparency, and foster a vibrant, clean, livable SeaTac for everyone! CITY OF SEATTLE MAYOR Jenny Durkan Jennyforseattle.com Jenny Durkan, a native Washingtonian and mother of two teenage boys, served as the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in the nation under President Obama leading efforts to curb opioid abuse and reform the Seattle Police Department and was on the front lines at SeaTac airport preventing the Trump Administration from deporting people who were legally in our Country. Her strong, progressive leadership is what Seattle needs as we take on the tough challenges we face in our city, such as transportation, housing and affordability, and homelessness. CITY ATTORNEY *Pete Holmes Holmesforseattle.com CITY OF SEATTLE COUNCIL POS. #9 *Lorena González Electlorenagonzalez.com *Accepting Seattle Democracy Vouchers CITY OF SHORELINE COUNCIL POS. #1 *Keith McGlashan Reelectkeithmcglashan.com It has been a pleasure to serve the citizens of Shoreline. I look forward to continue advocating for housing, transportation, and social issues among the other challenges facing our community. CITY OF TUKWILA COUNCIL POS. #7 *De Sean Quinn ; Rating: Electdesean.com As a councilmember service is my guide; I have collaborated to ensure Tukwila s future by creating opportunities citywide, supporting our schools, and providing an environment where employers can create family wage jobs to support existing workers and our next generation. In my tenure, I have focused on: crafting policies to keep our city safe; making investments in; supporting and improving our neighborhoods; and representing all residents, no matter language, culture, or how long they ve called Tukwila home. Laura Ann Garris Rating: ElectLauraAnn.org Elect an independent voice who will listen to the people! Vote for better schools, safer streets, high paying jobs for a community where single-family housing is a cornerstone and a priority as we continue to grow into a prosperous future. *Accepting Seattle Democracy Vouchers 12 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

13 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide 2017 State Legislative Candidate Interview Questionnaire 1. Would you please take a very brief moment to summarize for us the top highlights of: Your education and training Your professional background, and Why you are running for elected office/reelection 2. What are the top two legislative issues that you want to support and the top two issues you plan to oppose next session? What do you hope to accomplish on your top two issues, and why? 3. Extending the sales tax to real estate services would increase the cost of purchasing a home, potentially cutting thousands of potential homebuyers out of our housing market. Will you commit to oppose any and all efforts to extend the sales tax to real estate services? Why or why not? 4. What specific actions will you support, oppose, or sponsor next session to address the 2018 McCleary court mandate relating to school funding? (In January 2012 the State Supreme Court ruled in McCleary v. Washington that Washington state is not amply funding basic education under the state Constitution). What is your position on the local levy exchange or property tax swap that would reduce reliance on local school district levies but increase the statewide property tax levy in equal total amounts? If you do not support a local levy exchange or property tax swap what would you support instead to amply fund basic education in Washington? 5. To what extent do you believe The Law of Supply and Demand is affecting current housing prices and rents? 6. As a follow-up to your previous answer, why do you say that, and what kinds of initiatives would you support or oppose in the next session of the Legislature to address the high cost of housing here in King County (and throughout the Central Puget Sound Region)? 7. A Real Estate Excise Tax (or REET) of 1.78% of the sales price is collected when real estate is sold. The local portion of the tax, and parts of the state portion of the tax, are dedicated exclusively to construction of infrastructure. Would you support increasing the tax rate - or expanding the allowable uses - of the Real Estate Excise Tax? If so, what effects do you think that would have on the market? 8. Recently, the State Legislature has considered legislation that would establish a state capital gains income tax that would apply to capital gains from the sale of some types of real estate. What is your position on creating a state capital gains tax, and do you think that such a tax should apply to the sale of real estate? 9. Briefly tell us about your campaign, including: How much money have you raised, and how much is still in the bank? What s your campaign budget? Do you have a campaign consultant? Which elected officials, if any, have endorsed you? What organizational endorsements, if any, have you received? What one thing will give you the winning edge? 10. If offered to you, would you accept the REALTORS endorsement and funding from our PAC (RPAC)? Why or why not? Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

14 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide 2017 Candidate Interview Questionnaire City Councils 1. What are the two or three most important changes needed for the City, and what are your plans for their implementation? 2. What specific additional actions are needed for the City to foster the creation of new jobs and housing? 3. Median priced King County homes and condos are $750,000 and $421,498 respectively. These prices are well above what a median family income can afford. Please discuss your views on the Law of Supply and Demand as it relates to keeping the price of housing affordable to working families who want to live in the city, and what measures would you pursue. 4. The Puget Sound Regional Council forecast says more than 1.6 million ADDITIONAL people will be coming to this area. That will be like adding the current population of Portland to our existing region. Under the Growth Management Act, cities are obligated to regularly update comprehensive plans, zoning designations and development regulations to accommodate not less than their fair share of new housing construction consistent with population projections. In light of the growth that s coming, and the city s obligation to accommodate more housing to meet the housing needs of all economic segments of the population, what kinds of changes should the city make to ensure that workers and families in all economic segments of the population will have a place to live that they can afford? Yes No Not Willing To Say 1. Upzone when median household incomes can t afford median housing prices in the City for 3 years running 2. Support changes to state law to upzone unincorporated urban areas based on 50-year population forecasts, rather than 20-year population forecasts, as a means to encourage investment and redevelopment 3. Require areas around Link Light Rail Transit Stations to be zoned for vertical mixed use with ground floor retail below 2 floors of office, with 50 units/acre housing on top 4. Make it easier to add ADUs/Mother-in-Law units that are at-scale with the neighborhood 5. Establish or expand a Multifamily Tax Exemption Ordinance within your city 6. As REALTORS, on a daily basis we see how tough it is to get a sale closed. As a result, we re very concerned about government adding new Point-of-Sale requirements that are not related to the sale. For example: In addition to a Home Inspection, some cities want to require selected homeowners (ONLY families who are trying to sell their home) to conduct an energy audit, disclose the results, and then upgrade every item identified in the audit (costs estimated at $4,000 to $20,000 per home). Otherwise, the family would not be allowed to sell their home. Such Point-of-Sale requirements unfairly tell sellers they alone must shoulder the responsibility to solve the whole community s broad public policy challenges. While we support progressive public policy goals like energy efficiency, we do not believe those goals should be implemented when people are in the middle of a complicated and stressful real estate transaction. What is your position on Point-of-Sale mandates? 5. The next set of questions is a Lightening Round involving housing supply and housing affordability. Tell us whether you agree, or disagree, with the following strategies designed to ensure there is enough housing in the city that families can afford to meet the actual market demand for housing: 14 Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7, 2017

15 The 2017 REALTOR Voting Guide 2017 Candidate Interview Questionnaire City Councils 7. Temporary Open House real estate signs are one of the most important ways people find the home they eventually buy, and they re also important for Federal Fair Housing. The following three questions concern real estate signage: Do you support the use of temporary off-premise Open House Signs that are displayed during Open House Hours? Are there any additional restrictions or fees that you feel should be placed on the use, size or location of these Open House Signs in the city? Are there any of the current restrictions or fees on Open House Signs you believe should be removed or modified? 9. Briefly tell us about your campaign, including: How much money have you raised, and how much is still in the bank? What s your campaign budget? Who is your campaign consultant? Which elected officials, if any, have endorsed you? What organizational endorsements, if any, have you received? What one thing will give you the winning edge? 10. If offered to you, would you accept the REALTORS Endorsement and Funding from our PAC (The REALTOR PAC)? Why or why not? 8. Many cities continue to search for new revenue, particularly to address needed and aging infrastructure. Some have suggested that the answer to the financial challenges facing the City is: To increase taxes, and/or To seek authority from the voters or the Legislature for new taxes. Would you please tell us whether you agree, or disagree, with the following: Yes No Not Willing To Say 1. Increase Property Taxes 2. Add or increase a B&O tax 3. Add or increase a Head Tax (also called a job creation penalty tax) 4. Add or increase Impact Fees 5. Add or increase Permit Fees 6. Add or increase Utility Fees and/or connection charges 7. Add a City Income Tax 8. Increase the Real Estate Excise Tax and/ or divert it to purposes other than capital construction of infrastructure (such as maintenance and operations) Don t forget to Vote! The General Election is November 7,

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