State Senator Term: 4 years Salary: $72,494During legislative sessions, the Legislature is called upon to: enact or reject legislation affecting public policy in the state; provide for the levy and collection of taxes and other revenue to support state government and assist local government; and appropriate funds for these purposes. The Senate also has the exclusive power to confirm certain gubernatorial appointments. Although laws are enacted only when the Legislature is convened in formal session, policy issues and the general operation of state and local government are under continuous review by legislators serving on permanent and interim study committees.
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Jillian Astra England is a dedicated community leader and experienced professional with a strong background in technology, business operations, and public service. Elected Experience Elected Precinct Committee Officer since 2007; currently serving as Vice Chair of the 36th Legislative District Republican Party. Professional Experience Extensive career in computer science and healthcare business operations, with a focus on data-driven problem-solving and operational cost-efficiency.
Washington has a spending problem and not a tax collection problem. We desperately need to cut spending across the board, reduce private grams that send out tax dollars out of state,
We must eliminate onerous taxes on energy and retail that are draining Washington citizens dry.
We should have voter ID for all registered voters.
We should have all votes counted on election day and not accept ballots after election day.
We should reestablish local community voting locations where people can go and vote In person.
Enforcement of public intoxication prohibitions.
Enforcement of camping bans on public properties.
Enforcement of illegal drug use laws.
Washington has lost 22,000 people to drug abuse since 2018. This criminal decay of our society has to stop.
Washington should follow the 1st amendment of the USA constitution, as they agreed to in our state constitution.
The state has no business in creating or censoring “news”.
I object to political district gerrymandering for the purpose of disenfranchising voters.
The greatest problem in Seattle is the high cost of housing and food/restaurants. Nobody can afford to go out and eat anymore, not even to McDonalds.
This is because we have the highest energy taxes and businesses taxes.
These taxes need to be cut so businesses and retail stores are not forced to close.
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