Shannon Braddock

Education

I know the State must prioritize making quality and affordable child care and early learning programs, and I’ll work to make those services accessible to all families. Learn more

I’ll continue to fight to reduce class sizes and hire more educators to fulfill our commitment to I-1351 Learn more

I will push to fund public education beyond the basics of K-12 Learn more

Environment / Energy

I’ll work with Governor Inslee and community activists to make Washington the first state to enact a carbon tax so we can invest in clean energy, not pollution. Learn more

Guns

I will support banning assault weapons, raising the age for buying, strengthening background checks, safe-storage requirements, and holding gun owners accountable when their weapons fall into the wrong hands. Learn more

Healthcare

we must be working towards universal coverage Learn more

I’ll also collaborate with our health agencies to address local issues, such as the lack of home care workers on Vashon Island. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

I hope to serve on the Transportation Committee, and use the policy expertise and relationships I’ve built with our transit agencies while working at King County to design an equitable system for our community. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I will go to bat for a capital gains tax and work to lower property taxes for low and fixed-income families, which are the first steps in a long fight towards the progressive tax system Washington needs. In the State Senate I will oppose tax exemptions that don’t provide public benefit, and will work to sunset exemptions that were created simply to benefit wealthy corporations. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

I will fight for wage and scheduling protections so Washington workers can have reliable schedules that take into account their other responsibilities such as caring for family members, arranging for child care, and pursuing education. Learn more

I will also oppose conservative right-to-work policies Learn more