Tiffiny Mitchell

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Her approach involves advocating for policies that not only enhance public safety but also support rehabilitative efforts and promote a culture of responsibility and integrity within law enforcement. Learn more

Economy

Tiffiny will always fight for equal pay for equal work and for policies that strengthen the middle class. Learn more

We must invest in our local businesses and local economies to keep people working close to home and investing in their local communities. Learn more

Education

As your next state representative, Tiffiny wants to lead efforts in the legislature to revisit this funding model to find ways to fund our school districts more equitably. She also wants to make it easier for communities to pass bonds by initiating the constitutional change necessary to amend our state constitution to make the 60% bond passage requirement revert to a simple majority. Learn more

for adult workers, we can support individuals making career transitions into jobs in industries that are facing significant retirement and worker shortages – including state employment, healthcare careers, teaching, supply chain, clean energy, and others. Learn more

for our early-career workers, we should expand work-based learning opportunities at the K-12 and community college level especially in career areas which have high job growth and pending retirements. Learn more

Tiffiny knows we must invest in our community and technical colleges to provide economic mobility for all and provide opportunities for high school and adult learners to build critical career skills. Learn more

every young person should have opportunities to learn about and prepare for careers while they are still in school. That includes investing in counselors who can help guide students to career and education pathways. Learn more

Environment / Energy

She will work with local and tribal governments, community groups, schools, labor, and industry to protect the Puget Sound, our forests, parks and waterways. She also knows we must protect our local family farms, which are so important and feed our communities and provide a livelihood in our rural areas, from urban sprawl and the impact of drought on the agricultural economy. Learn more

Wildfires are devastating to lives, property and our forests and wildlife. Our summers are hotter and drier and our infrastructure is not prepared for the impacts of climate change. Tiffiny will work with our local, state, federal, and tribal partners to ensure that we are prepared. We must continue to educate our communities about the danger of wildfires and what they can do to prepare their homes and businesses. Learn more

Healthcare

That is why Tiffiny supports a universal health care model, and she will work to create a comprehensive plan that responsibly moves us to a single-payer system that will reduce Washingtonians' healthcare costs and ensures that everybody can see a doctor or get the treatment they need without having to worry about whether or not they can afford it. Learn more

Housing

Updating our land use laws is crucial to moving beyond zoning practices that favor single-family homes—a legacy of discriminatory policies. Such reforms, including rent stabilization, are necessary to ensure fair access to affordable housing, promote equity, and mitigate environmental damage caused by urban sprawl. Learn more

Investing directly through initiatives like the Housing Trust Fund, implementing land use regulations that promote diverse housing options close to opportunities and amenities, and providing tenant protections and homeownership support for low-income and historically marginalized communities are essential steps. Learn more

Addressing this crisis requires more than just increasing the number of available homes. New housing developments must also include essential infrastructure—such as parks, grocery stores, schools, and transportation—to support growing communities and enhance quality of life. Moreover, implementing rent stabilization measures is crucial to prevent displacement and provide tenants with greater stability and predictability in their housing costs. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Like Purdy, the Fox Island Bridge needs to be replaced and a coalition of state, county and federal partners need to work together to fix the bridge without adding tolls. Learn more

The population on the Key Peninsula has greatly outgrown the two lane bridge that is one of the few ways in and out of the peninsula and we need a solution. This must become a priority of our county and state officials. Learn more

Tiffiny would push for legislation that eliminates the bridge tolls that create a financial burden on working families in our district. Learn more

We need to support the Gorst Coalition which has brought together state and federal resources to address the safety and traffic challenges in the interchange. Learn more

Tiffiny's plan would include working with Representative Greg Nance from the 23rd Legislative District (our neighbor to the north) who introduced bipartisan legislation in 2023 to “right the ship” at WSF. His legislation includes: Building a 21st century fleet of ferries with federal funding help; training and retaining a 21st century ferry workforce by making it easier to hire and retain staff and building more training facilities including locally in Bremerton; transparent, accountable leadership including a stable leader at cabinet-level and clear and transparent success metrics. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Tiffiny's vision for tax reform centers on making our tax system more equitable and less burdensome for those who are struggling. She believes that our current tax structure, which relies heavily on regressive taxes like sales tax, disproportionately affects those with lower incomes and retirees on fixed budgets. Tiffiny advocates for progressive reforms that would shift the tax burden away from those least able to bear it, while still providing the necessary revenue to fund vital state services. Learn more

Moreover, Tiffiny is committed to transparency and accountability in tax policy, working to ensure that tax revenue is used efficiently and effectively to benefit all Washingtonians. By advocating for policies that provide meaningful relief and promote financial stability, she aims to build a tax system that supports economic fairness and helps all residents lead more secure and fulfilling lives. Learn more

Her approach includes exploring innovative solutions such as increasing tax relief for low-income households, implementing fair property tax policies, and ensuring that tax incentives are targeted effectively. Tiffiny is also focused on enhancing support for seniors, recognizing the unique challenges they face, including rising costs of living and fixed incomes. Learn more