Michael Clarkson

Wages / Job Benefits Raise the state minimum wage 26/hour and link it to inflation. Infrastructure / Transportation Allocation must be equitable, protecting the rights of tribal lands, small farms, and communites. Environment / Energy We must use adaptive management to ensure our plans adapt to the ever-changing hydrologic and climate data. Economy Economic Growth - Cut red tape for small businesses, promote clean‑energy jobs, and ensure fair wages for all workers. Environment / Energy Require AI and Crypto data centers to disclose their power and water consumption. Environment / Energy Accelerate the state Renewable Portfolio Standard to 100% clean energy by 2035, prioritizing wind and solar projects on public lands. Environment / Energy Reward tech companies which invest in green energy solutions to offset their power consumption. Civil Rights Protect trans rights. Environment / Energy Launch a Thorium Reactor Inititive, studying feasibility of thorium salt reactors to produce nuclear power without any of the risks of nuclear power. Abortion / Contraception Protect reproductive rights. Housing Affordable Housing - Push for smart zoning reforms, expand low‑income housing incentives, and protect renters from unfair evictions. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Public Safety & Climate Resilience - Invest in community policing, emergency preparedness, and climate‑smart infrastructure. Environment / Energy All decisions around water management must be based in peer reviewed climate and hydrologic data. Housing Encourage mixed-use, transit oriented development through streamlined permitting processes and tax incentives for developers who set aside at least 40% of any new development to affordable housing. Healthcare Healthcare Access - Expand Medicaid, protect reproductive rights, and work toward affordable prescription drugs. Housing Protect renters with a Renter’s Bill of Rights, expanding just-cause eviction protections and capping rent hikes tied to market speculation. Education Quality Education - Secure stable funding for K‑12 schools, lower class sizes, and bring modern technology into every classroom.