General Voter Guide

State Representative Position 2 Legislative District 36 Gael Tarleton 1. We need to live up to our constitutional mandate and protect public education, and also safeguard safety net programs that provide assistance to those struggling in this economy, such as TANF and unemployment insurance.

2. Yes, modern states in the 21st century need a state income tax that does not depend on sales, property, B&O, and other special taxes and fees to perform governmental functions.

3. As Port Commissioner I have helped create 7,000 jobs, 5,000 of which are union, through public works projects. I will continue to do the same as a legislator to create good, family wage jobs.

4. As stated above, our state must fully fund education, including programs for English language learners and mentoring for at-risk youth. I will push for women- and minority-owned businesses being given equal access to state contracts.

5. The state needs to strengthen and enforce anti-racial profiling laws. As a legislator, I will work with community members to ensure the content of all courses provided to law enforcement officials be free of content that constitutes racial profiling.

6. I will work with federal and state officials to ensure the rights of all Washington residents are protected, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. This is what I have done as Port Commissioner to help protect victims of trafficking.

7. I will start by supporting state-level comprehensive immigration reform. We must develop a pathway to citizenship that protects the rights of our residents, gives them access to jobs and healthcare, and ensures their children have access to education.

8. I helped draft and pass the first Port policy on equal opportunity and non-discrimination. I will always be a stalwart supporter of anti-discrimination and anti-defamation laws – as reflected in my supporters in the LGBT and other minority communities.