State Representative, District -- 38, Position -- 1

Party: Democrat

Date of birth: October 29, 1963

Residence: Tulalip, WA

Education: High School Diploma from El Capitan High School in San Diego, CA

Political offices held: The current 38th District State Representative

Public service and volunteer experience: Board member of United Way, board member of the Boys & Girls Club

Endorsements: Children's Campaign Fund; Washington Conservation Voters; NARAL, Pro-Choice America of Washington State; Marysville Firefighters; Washington State Patrol Troopers Association

Campaign theme: Creating jobs; investing in education; protecting our environment; and expanding access to healthcare for seniors, children, & working families.

Questions for candidates

What are the biggest differences between you and your opponent(s)? As a father, grandfather, veteran, and business leader, I've got the experience and background to get results. I've already accomplished so much, and I want to build on that success.

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? I'll continue to cut red tape while preserving essential services. I'll make sure we keep our commitment to fund K-12 education, higher education, police and fire protection, and health care for the most vulnerable. To close the budget gap, I'll look at "Priorities of Government," zero-based budgeting, and additional revenue sources.

Do you support the initiative to raise the sales tax 1 penny to raise money for schools and higher education? No, because I believe that we can find other ways to generate revenue instead of raising the sales tax.

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 oppose the Top 2 primary system as it eliminates the multiple party system.

What do you think of the initiative to expand the use of slot machines to reduce taxes? This is not good public policy. You cannot have a sustainable budget based on gambling.

Contact

PO BOX 1821
MARYSVILLE, WA 98270
(425) 350-5535
info@votemccoy.com

Campaign Web site:
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