Campaign Phone Number
5645657128
Biography (max 750 char)
Justin Pike is a fourth-generation Whatcom County resident, husband, father of four, detective, Army National Guard senior enlisted leader, and small business owner. A graduate of Ferndale High School, he has served more than 24 years in the U.S. Army and Washington Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq, and nearly two decades in law enforcement. Justin and his family own and operate a local small business. He has coached youth sports, volunteered in the community, and remained committed to public service. His experience in military leadership, law enforcement, small business, and community service drives his commitment to affordability, public safety and behavioral health, and government accountability.
My top budget priorities are K-12 education, public safety, behavioral health, and infrastructure that supports economic growth and family-wage jobs. Strong schools, safe communities, and economic opportunity are essential to the success of the 42nd District. Education should include career and technical education, apprenticeships, and workforce pathways that prepare students for family-wage careers.
If reductions become necessary, I would protect frontline services, review programs for effectiveness, eliminate duplication, and reduce administrative growth. Before asking taxpayers for additional revenue, we should ensure existing dollars are being spent efficiently and producing results. Budget decisions should improve affordability, public safety, opportunity, and accountability.
Public confidence in elections depends on transparency, security, and public understanding of the process. Washington should continue to maintain accurate voter rolls, conduct regular audits, ensure strong chain-of-custody procedures, and provide clear information about how ballots are processed and counted. We should also strengthen civic participation through voter education and outreach, particularly for young voters, military members, and first-time voters. Regardless of political affiliation, every eligible voter should have confidence that elections are secure, accessible, and administered fairly.
Public safety and behavioral health are among the most important responsibilities of government. Washington must address law enforcement staffing shortages, expand access to mental health and addiction treatment, support victims, and hold repeat offenders accountable. As a detective, I have seen the impact that untreated addiction, mental illness, and chronic criminal behavior have on families and communities.
The most effective approach combines prevention, treatment, and accountability. We should support partnerships among law enforcement, schools, courts, healthcare providers, and local communities to address problems early and ensure neighborhoods remain safe places to live, work, and raise a family.
A free and independent press is essential to government accountability and an informed public. Local journalism helps residents understand decisions affecting their communities and provides oversight of public institutions. The state's role should be to promote transparency through strong public records laws and open public meetings while protecting the independence of the press. The government should not influence editorial decisions or favor certain viewpoints. Public trust is strengthened when citizens have access to reliable information and a transparent government.
Washington's redistricting process should be transparent, fair, and focused on representing communities rather than political interests. I support increasing opportunities for public input, improving transparency throughout the process, and ensuring communities of interest remain together whenever possible. Redistricting should not favor political parties, incumbents, or special interests. Public trust grows when citizens understand how decisions are made and have meaningful opportunities to participate. Fair representation begins with a process that puts voters ahead of politics.
The greatest challenge facing the 42nd District is affordability. Families throughout Whatcom County are struggling with the rising cost of housing, energy, groceries, healthcare, childcare, and transportation. At the same time, employers are facing workforce shortages and rising costs, making it harder to create and sustain family-wage jobs.
State government should focus on reducing barriers that drive up costs, increasing housing supply, supporting workforce training and apprenticeships, investing in infrastructure, and creating an environment where businesses can grow and hire. The goal should be simple: help families afford to live here, help employers create family-wage jobs, and ensure the next generation can build a future in the communities they call home.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
