State Representative, District -- 1, Position -- 2

Party: Republican

Date of birth: August 30, 1973

Residence: Bothell Washington

Education: Masters in Counseling, BA in Business Management

Political offices held: King County Mental Health Adivory Board
522 Citizens Advisory Board
Precint Committee Officer

Public service and volunteer experience: International Deaf Education Association (IDEA)- Board of Directors
Northshore Chamber of Commerce - Member
Government Voice for the Northshore Chamber - Committee Member
East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition - Board Member
Protect-A-Child-Today (PACT) - Board Member
Kiwanis - Member
Rotary – Member
Northshore YMCA Friends of Youth – Fundraiser 1996

Endorsements: Washington Association of REALTORS (WAR)
Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Rental Housing Authority of Puget Sound (RHA-PS)
Washington Restaurant Association
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
Affordable Housing Council of Master Builders King County
Affordable Housing Council of the Building Industry Association of Washington
Snohomish Medical Association
Washington Medical Association
Pro-Life PAC of Washington
King County Executive Board - GOP
Snohomish County Executive Board - GOP
1st District GOP Snohomish
1st/32nd District GOP King County

Campaign theme: Accountable and Transparent Government

Questions for candidates

What are the biggest differences between you and your opponent(s)? I am supported small business groups and those who create jobs that support families. My opponent is supported by union bosses. I have the support of hard working individuals who have their families well being in mind.

What are your highest priorities for state government? If you had to close the projected $1 billion gap between state government revenues and expenses, how would you do it? ACCOUNTABILITY I will demand accountability for the way our tax dollars are spent in Olympia. Our current system does not inform us on how our money is being used. We need to hold our state representatives accountable for overspending and careless misuse of revenue. Audit state agencies to detect and eliminate waste and abuse, and improve the delivery of state services. Require state agencies to prove they are spending existing funds efficiently and effectively through annual reports given to taxpayers. The government exists for the public, not the public for the government. Encourage use of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) on a regular basis. If legislators say they do not have the time to research every accounting ledger, send someone who can. It is their responsibility!

Do you support the initiative to raise the sales tax 1 penny to raise money for schools and higher education? We need to have transparency first. The conversation of tax increase is premature. Citizens deserve to have open books and accountability for how their tax dollars are being spent. We need independent audits first to determine the level of need versus misdirected funds.

Are you happy with Washington's new primary? Are you supporting the initiative that would give Washington a "top 2" primary system that the parties oppose? I am not happy with the new primary.

Contact

14704 100TH AVE NE
BOTHELL, WA 98011
(425) 483-2499
joshua@joshuafreed.com

Campaign Web site:
www.joshuafreed.com