Jessica Johnston
Tacoma City Council - At Large, Position 6
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About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
nonpartisan
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My Top Issues
Wages / Job Benefits
I believe we need to equip workers for the economy of tomorrow—with job training, apprenticeships, and pathways to skilled trades and emerging tech. Supporting workers isn’t anti-business—it’s how we build a sustainable, competitive, and just economy.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Public safety isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about trust, presence, and shared accountability. I support the hardworking officers of the Tacoma Police Department, and I also believe we need a smarter, more modern approach to public safety.
Housing
I believe the government has a responsibility to create the conditions for housing security, not through bloated bureaucracy, but by fostering smart partnerships and community-driven solutions.
Housing
I support a housing-first approach, because people can’t stabilize their lives without a roof over their heads. But housing alone isn’t enough. We need to pair it with comprehensive, wraparound services—mental health support, addiction recovery programs, workforce development, and case management—to actually break the cycle.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I will advocate for smarter, people-first transit planning—more reliable public transportation, safer sidewalks and crosswalks, and streets designed for accessibility and inclusion. This isn’t just about mobility—it’s about economic access, safety, and community pride.
Guns
Gun violence is a public safety crisis—one that hits close to home and demands immediate, thoughtful action. I support community-led, data-driven intervention programs that focus on prevention, not just reaction.
Healthcare
I’ll work to break down those barriers by investing in mobile crisis units, treatment-first programs, and partnerships that bring care into our communities—not just emergency rooms or jail cells. Mental health is public health—and it’s time we start treating it that way.
Arts / Culture
I’ll fight for public art funding, space for artists to create and collaborate, and policies that recognize the value of creative work as real work. When we invest in culture, we invest in community—and we tell the world that Tacoma is not just a place to live, but a place to belong.
Wages / Job Benefits
Believe work should provide dignity—and that means ensuring every full-time worker in Tacoma can afford the basics: food, housing, health care, and transportation. I support living wages and fair labor practices across all industries, including the right to organize and collectively bargain.
Taxes / Budget
I will push for clear, accessible budgeting tools that let residents see exactly where their money is going—and give them a voice in how it’s used.
Taxes / Budget
I also believe in fair taxation—making sure the burden doesn’t fall disproportionately on working families and small businesses. We need to hold our city accountable not just for how it collects funds, but how wisely and equitably it spends them.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I’ll work to ensure every household in Tacoma has access to reliable, high-speed, and affordable internet.
Housing
I support expanding affordable housing through mixed-income developments, incentives for builders who prioritize local needs, and zoning reform that allows for creative housing options like ADUs and co-housing models.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I support the creation of independent oversight boards and mechanisms that ensure fair review of incidents, as well as efforts to highlight the daily, commendable work of officers who serve with honor.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I believe in investing in beautification, infrastructure upgrades, parks, and community spaces that benefit long-time residents first. That means including them in planning, ensuring upgrades don’t lead to displacement, and directing resources into areas that have been historically overlooked.
Economy
I am proudly pro-business and believe we need to reduce unnecessary red tape, lower taxes for small business owners, and create predictable systems that support growth instead of punishing it.
Environment / Energy
I will fight for clean air, clean water, and access to public green spaces—especially in neighborhoods that have historically borne the brunt of environmental neglect. Climate resilience also means investing in infrastructure that can withstand future challenges, supporting green job creation, and promoting sustainable development practices.
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