Jason Ritchie

Abortion / Contraception This is a state that has a tradition of leading with progressive values. I'm strongly committed to preserving the right to choose, strongly committed to common sense gun safety legislation, and stronglycommitted to passing meaningful legislation on climate change so that all current and future generations can live in the beauty, bounty, and compassion of the state we love. Economy I'd love the opportunity to bring my ability to run business to the state budget and provide real support to small business owners. Easing barriers to loans and incentivizing the most difficult thing a business can do, scaling-up, would be huge priorities so that our state can recognize the incredible opportunity we have to support good employers. Infrastructure / Transportation Partnering with contractors and the unions that represent their employees would be a privilege. We must continue important maintenance, new development of affordable housing and transit, and offer sustainable careers in the trades. Infrastructure / Transportation Improving roads, bridges, and public transportation can create jobs and stimulate economic growth. These projects not only provide immediate employment opportunities but also enhance long-term economic productivity. Housing When you ask a municipal official what the number one problem in their city is, most of them answer, "housing". These folks have been trusted to deliver for their communities, but too often have to choose between state mandated growth and being responsive to their residents. We urgently need to bridge that gap. Government Reform I also believe that everyone in our state has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, no matter their sexual orientation. I believe we should continue our work to increase diversity, equity, and inclusionin all aspects of our state government and all aspects of our shared community. Housing I'd really like for all of ourkids to afford to purchase a home eventually. Housing of all kinds needs to be built, and lawmakers need to be partners to local jurisdictions in fixing our housing problem. Infrastructure / Transportation Immediate investments into support of local priority hire and community workforce agreements through offering grants and other funding opportunities will grow and develop groups of local workers in jobs that propel them to the middle class. Housing I believe in lawmaking that preserves our neighborhoods while planning for our future. I'll bring that sensibility to Olympia to deliver lasting results on housing.