37th Legislative District
"*" = incumbent
State House Position 1 | State House Position 2 |
State House Position 1
Name: Cliff Kuppinger
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
P.O. Box 78561
Seattle, WA. 98178
Campaign phone: 206-772-1840
Fax number: 206-772-1840
Birthdate: 6-7-27
Occupation: retired
Education: college GED
Military service: U.S. Air Force, 21 years
Family: single
Why are you running for this office?
We need changes in the way legislation is written.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. Revamp the state Department of Social and Health Services
2. Make schools accountable
Name: Dawn Mason
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
PO Box 18676
Seattle, WA 98118
Campaign phone: 206-760-8928
Fax number: 206-722-8743
Birthdate: 7-2-45
Occupation: management systems analyst
Education: B.A., Evergreen State College
Political history: State Representative, 1995-present
Seattle Human Rights Commissioner, 1992-95
Family: spouse: Joseph, Sr.; children: Joseph, Jr.; Vincent, Cyrelle, Maryam, Anisa
Endorsements:
King County Democrats
National Abortion Rights Action League
Washington Citizens for Fairness
Washington State Council of Police Officers
Why are you running for this office?
I want effective policies for key issues such as welfare reform, juvenile justice reform, higher education funding. The restraints of Initiative 601 are complicated; my experience will help me be more effective in budget debates.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. Economic revitalization of key areas within the 37th District
2. State funding for higher education
3. Workforce training to soften the impact of welfare reform for poor families
State House Position 2
Name: Kip Tokuda *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address: P.O. Box 18466
Seattle, WA. 98118-0466
Campaign phone: 206-828-4293 or 206-725-1115
Fax number: 206-725-1115
Birthdate: 10-8-46
Occupation: social worker
Education: B.A., M.A., University of Washington
Military service: Honorable discharge
Political history: State Representative, 1995-present
Family: spouse: Barbara Lui
daughter: Molly, 2
Endorsements:
Sierra Club, Washington State Labor Council, King County Democrats, Washington State Council of Police Officers, National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League
Why are you running for this office?
I have a responsibility to work towards the well-being of children, a clean environment, a vital economy, and fairness/equality for all citizens.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. Children
2. education
3. small business vitalization
|
