State Representative, District -- 30, Position -- 1

Party: Republican

Date of birth: March 24, 1964

Residence: Federal Way

Education: B.A., Business Administration, Liberty University

Political offices held: N/A

Public service and volunteer experience: Vice President, Citizens for Federal Way Schools
Board Member, African American Breast Cancer Coalition
Member, Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
Member, City of Federal Way Planning Commission
Member, Federal Way Kiwanis
Coach, AAU Basketball
Member, Hylebos Stream Team

Endorsements: State Representative Skip Priest
City of Federal Way Councilmember Jim Ferrell
Former Mayor of Federal Way Ron Gintz
Executive Director, SKCMSC Dini Duclos
Executive Director, Friends of the Hylebos Chris Carrel
Professional Educator Tom Murphy

Campaign theme: Tony Moore Cares About the Issues that Matter to You

Questions for candidates

What are the biggest differences between you and your opponent(s)? He has been in Olympia for six years and has failed to produce on the issues that matter to the people of this district: creating jobs and reviving our stagnant economy, promoting our public schools, and improving our healthcare system. He hasn't led on education issues in the House and voted to authorize charter schools, diverting resources from our public schools. He also voted against the comprehensive tort reform we need to keep doctors in Washington State. We differ on these major issues.

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? We must, first and foremost, fully fund our children's education. Second, we must ensure that government provides an equal playing field to all people and businesses and allows us to succeed without undue interference. I would look to make additional cuts without hurting the needy and vulnerable among us. I believe that after comprehensive audits and reforms are completed we will have a better understanding of where cuts can be made and in which agencies.

Do you support the initiative to raise the sales tax 1 penny to raise money for schools and higher education? No. Our citizens cannot endure yet another tax increase, especially a 15.3% increase in our sales tax. This increase will hurt the poorer among us the most. Additionally, the trust fund is setup in such a way that after a few years the legislators will be able to raid it for non-education programs. This initiative will hurt more than it helps.

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 pleased with the new primary system. I supported the Blanket Primary and am supporting the initiative to reinstate the Top Two system.

What do you think of the initiative to expand the use of slot machines to reduce taxes? While I do not support the expansion of gambling, I believe it is the government's responsibility to provide a fair and equal playing field for all businesses and all people in the state.

Contact

PO BOX 23185
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98093
(206) 255-1000
votetonymoore@yahoo.com

Campaign Web site:
www.tonymoore.org