Political history: State Representative, 1972-present
Endorsements:
Washington Conservation Voters, King County Labor Council, Washington State Council of Police Officers, Washington Federation of Teachers.
Why are you running for this office?
Each year I see major challenges - access to higher education, reduce teen and unintended pregnancy, manage health care costs.
What will be your top three priorities if elected? see above
State House Position 2
Name: Bonita Carol Brett
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Natural Law Party
Campaign address: P.O. Box 99896
Seattle, WA. 98199
Campaign phone: 206-284-3243
Birthdate: 1-20-62
Occupation: water sales
Family: Martin, Anna
Why are you running for this office?
Government should be based on what works, not what is politically expedient or bought and paid for by special interests. There are simple, humane, cost-effective scientifically proven solutions to all of America's problems.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. natural health care: prevent disease, promote health, cut costs by half
2. crime: effective, field-tested prevention and rehabilitation programs
3. education: proved curriculum innovations that develop the genius of the student
Name: Mary Lou Dickerson *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
719 N. 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Campaign phone: 206-782-7462
E-mail: mldicerso@aol.com
Birthdate: 9-3-46
Occupation: legislator, writer
Education: BA, journalism, University of Oregon; MSW, University of Hawaii
Political history: State Representative, 1995-present
candidate, State Representative, 1992
Family: spouse: John Birnel; stepson: Noah Birnel, 25; daugther, Chloe Birnel, 12; birds: Snowflake and Evergreen
Endorsements:
Washington State Labor Council, Washington State Council of Police Officers, Washington State Conservation Voters, King County Women's Political Caucus
Why are you running for this office?
To offer a commonsense approach to ensuring quality education, to support the needs of working families, and protect our water and natural resources.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. education that enables students to think and compete for jobs globally
2. support families with jobs
3. protection of marine waters and restoration of salmon
Name: Rudy McCoy
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
2400 N.W. 80th St., suite 336
Seattle, WA 98117
Campaign phone: 206-784-4284
Fax number: 206-789-5093
Birthdate: 7-20-64
Occupation: ecosystem beautification biodiversity consultant
Education: high school
Military service: U.S. Army Reserve, 1982-88
Political history: candidate, Seattle City Council, 1993
candidate, State House of Representatives, 1994
Family: daughter: Olympia
Why are you running for this office?
Cleaning our environment, reducing crime, creating family wage jobs, workfare for deadbeat, able-bodied parents who are not paying child support.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. environment: protect jobs without sacrificing environmental policies.
2. crime: more police, boot camps for juveniles, victims' rights
3. economy: remove unfair regulatory and tax burdens from small business
Name: Eric Berger
Name: Helen Sommers *