16th District Rep Pos 2

Skyler Rude

Elected Experience
State Representative (2019 – present); Chairman, State Committeeman, and Precinct Committee Officer for Walla Walla County Republican Party

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Legislative Assistant serving the 16th district in...

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Carly Coburn

Elected Experience
Elected PCO, First Vice Chair of FCDCC and their State Committee Members pos. 1, First Vice Chair of the 16th LD Democrats, WSDCC First Vice Chair of the Disability Issues Caucus, WSDCC Eastern WA Vice Chair of the Stonewall...

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Reported raised $12,900 from 146+ unique donors.

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In the face of dramatically decreased revenue from COVID-19’s impact on the economy, we should empower local businesses with tax breaks and deregulation to reinvigorate the economy.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Brett Borden
Borden

My concern with stimulus packages for businesses is the tendency for them to favor big businesses that don't need it while leaving independents in the rain and the people holding the check.

Mary Dye
Dye

Skyler Rude
Rude

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Businesses and our local economies need stimulus support to recover from an economic catastrophe of this scale.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

State and local governments should work together to assess needs and decisions must be considered in light of current revenue reports and the impact of a CARES 2 package

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

The surplus was created for these difficult times. Using these funds to cover needed improvements to our infrastructure creates jobs and paves the way to resume more robust business as we recover.

In the face of dramatically decreased revenue from COVID-19’s impact on the economy, we should encourage state-wide economic growth with stimulus packages and infrastructure spending.

COVID-19 is a once-in-a-generation sea change. We should shore up the damage using the state’s Rainy Day Fund, and prepare our budget for a ‘new normal.’

Mary Dye
Dye

Shir Regev
Regev

Please see the above answer. I will add that by helping keep Washington families afloat now, it will save the state more money in the long term by preventing a run on assistance programs.

Brett Borden
Borden

Given the large increase in the State budget over the past decade I don't trust Olympia to ever balance the budget. They keep spending more and asking for more even with massive cannabis revenues.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

COVID-19 has resulted in significant budgetary changes. We may need to rely partially on our reserves, but that will not be enough alone to adapt to the challenges we face in the future.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Skyler Rude
Rude

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Decisions must be considered in light of current revenue reports and the impact of a CARES 2 package

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Perry Dozier
Dozier

The economic hit from COVID-19 is just a bump in the long road towards a balanced budget. We’ve prepared for this, and should not be making drastic changes to the Washington budget.

Governor Inslee should call a special legislative session to address foreseen state budget deficits as soon as possible.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

I agree with Republicans that we should have a special session to start this work as soon as possible.

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Mary Dye
Dye

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Skyler Rude
Rude

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Decisions must be considered in light of current revenue reports and the impact of a CARES 2 package.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Shir Regev
Regev

Governor Inslee took steps to ensure the state budget would last until the next session. This also allows us to see how bad the deficit will be. It makes sense to only meet once instead of twice right now.

Brett Borden
Borden

The legislative branch works best when we have big, inclusive stakeholder processes followed by public hearings, talking to constituents in groups big and small; this is unwise in the context of the current public health crisis.

By incentivizing manufacturing, health care, and agricultural industries in our state, we create a competitive job market, and a vibrant creative economy will occur naturally.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Skyler Rude
Rude

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Brett Borden
Borden

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

We need all of these sectors to be strong for our communities to be thriving, vibrant places to live and work.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Shir Regev
Regev

If you want to attract and retain the best minds, there needs to be something to do outside of work. A thriving arts scene does this and also helps draw tourists to our region to spend their money here.

Direct funding for the Arts, Cultural Activities, and STEM yield immediate economic benefit to our state, and help our communities retain high-quality professionals.

Police should be fully funded.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Mary Dye
Dye

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Our communities value security. Everyone deserves fair and equitable treatment by law enforcement. We need to prioritize community engagement and hold our police to high but fair standards.

Skyler Rude
Rude

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Brett Borden
Borden

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

We are seeing this play out in real time where departments are asking for more money to deal with mental health calls. Doesn't it make sense then to get more social workers?

Too much is asked of our police; some responsibilities and resources should be shifted to health and social workers and new programs.

Police officers’ skill set and training are often out of sync with the social interactions that they have with their local communities.

Brett Borden
Borden

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

We can always improve training building off the standards for accredited police programs.

Skyler Rude
Rude

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Mary Dye
Dye

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Police officer training programs develop a culture of learning, critical thinking, open-mindedness, tolerance, and healthy curiosity.

The Washington State COVID policy should be based on the recommendations of public health officials.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

We need to lead with the data, science, and experts, who tell us to mask up so we can open up.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Shir Regev
Regev

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Skyler Rude
Rude

Brett Borden
Borden

Public entities should consult health officials, but private entities should be able to do what is necessary for their livelihoods unencumbered by the State.

Mark Klicker
Klicker

We can both open ours businesses while utilizing guidelines from our health officials

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mary Dye
Dye

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

The economic stakes are too high for health officials’ input to dominate the decision making process. It’s time to end restrictions and fully open up our schools and businesses.

Decisions about public safety are best made by local communities, private businesses, and municipalities, who are most aware of their own local needs.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Shir Regev
Regev

Surprise! I do feel local communities have the largest stake in making things succeed. The state should be able to step in though where there is a noticeable downward trend.

Skyler Rude
Rude

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

The state should set standards and local communities should have flexibility to respond to local needs.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Mary Dye
Dye

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

I believe that decisions about public safety should be made by the Health authorities at the state and county level. Both should strive to work together for the common good.

Decisions about public safety are best made at the state level, where resources of the entire state can be used to benefit everyone and coordinate intra-community needs with a bird’s eye view, taking the heat off of local politicians, who have other challenges to deal with in leading communities through these challenges.

Washington State’s current ‘Top 2 in the Primary’ voting system satisfies the needs of the community. Unnecessarily changing or complicating the existing voting system would only cause confusion and voter exhaustion.

Mary Dye
Dye

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Brett Borden
Borden

I support reforms like RCV in order to better represent the will of voters, and am the only candidate running in the 9th district to be recognized by FairVote Washington for this advocacy.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

The Governor’s primary race was an example of the disenfranchisement that happens to voters whose candidate is not picked. I support exploring other options like ranked choice voting.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

Top 2 Primaries are the most damaging thing to have happened to our elections in recent years. On the premise of saving a drop in the state budget bucket we have been robbed of real choices during the election cycle.

Washington State’s ‘Top 2 in the Primary’ voting system was a step in the right direction in 2004, but we need to take the next leap forward on election reform, where candidates win by majority, not by mere plurality (e.g. with Ranked Choice, or Instant Runoff voting systems).

More state funding for education is needed to cope with COVID-19.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Shir Regev
Regev

Re-directing school levy funds significantly impacts those who have the most to lose. Rainy day funds exist for a reason. Supplementing schools to protect our children and their teachers is a worthy use of those dollars.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Many of our districts have increased costs from providing online learning that need to be addressed now. I want our districts to have more flexibility with their levies in the future.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

I do not believe this is a either/or depending on the community and their needs

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Brett Borden
Borden

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

School districts should be allowed to supplement more of their funding with levies.

Cutting educational service provider (ESP) jobs is shortsighted and harmful to students.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

We need to maintain supports in our schools, particularly for students with special education needs.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

I would defer to precedent and the constitution to determine any decrease in educational spending. I also, very much support emergency and public health services.

Shir Regev
Regev

Using COVID-19 as an excuse to curtail union agreements with support staff is cynical. These employees provide invaluable services to our schools. Their union wages are what is keeping their own families afloat.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Skyler Rude
Rude

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

While COVID-19 is impacting communities now, it is important to remain prepared for future crises and maintain funding for emergency reserves.

It is the responsibility of local school districts and the voters therein to decide its annual budget.

Mary Dye
Dye

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

I am generally supportive of more local control over education and school choice, though recognize that funding this way can open the door to disparate results based on geography and wealth.

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Post the McCleary decision we are at better parity. Our focus going forward needs to be on the flexibility our communities want to pass the levies that make sense for each district.

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Skyler Rude
Rude

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

As evidenced by McCleary, the Legislature has neglected funding schools at a level that provides our students with the level of education they need to be the next generation of Washington success stories.

The state has perpetually underfunded schools. State-level tax revenue should be used to provide equity among its districts.

Climate change is not an issue that states can or should address.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Mary Dye
Dye

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Skyler Rude
Rude

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Brett Borden
Borden

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Washington State has always been a leader. We should lead in creating and attracting the clean energy jobs and businesses of the future, like Moses Lake is doing with its new solar business.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

We need to accept climate change is real. Instead of pretending it's not happening let's take the opportunity to become leaders in the manufacture of clean solutions.

I support climate policies that incentivize Washington to do its part to prevent climate change.

We have an abundance of open, natural spaces and we need to focus on economic development over conservation or sustainability.

Mary Dye
Dye

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Skyler Rude
Rude

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Brett Borden
Borden

I support opening up public lands to an even greater extent and devolving control to the people for common usage. After all, it is our public land.

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Our region can’t grow without maintaining sustainable, clean water sources for agricultural, manufacturing, residential, and recreational use.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Shir Regev
Regev

The natural environment is crucial to quality of life and economic prosperity. We should prioritize protecting it.

I will make the best decision I can based on my experience, judgment, and beliefs.

Mary Dye
Dye

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

While I am running on a platform dedicated to individual liberties and will not stray from this commitment, it is important to be able to listen and discuss issues with anybody and be open to what they are saying.

Mark Klicker
Klicker

It's important to seek opinions and perspectives from others and I will do just that. However my decisions will be made based upon the needs and concerns of the people in the district.

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

I will bring my experience as an Eastern Washingtonian to the legislature and will keep an open mind to listen to all sides and use data, science, and experts to finalize my views.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Skyler Rude
Rude

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

You can't say you have made an informed decision if you haven't sought out multiple perspectives. Part of the crisis of democracy we find ourselves in is the result of myopic leadership.

I will seek opinions and perspectives different from my own when formulating a decision.

State legislature dedicates a large amount of resources to ensure healthy communication, and works hard at educating the public on how to use what exists.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Communication must improve. Even with funding limitations in this budget cycle, we can use free methods to connect with more residents.

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Skyler Rude
Rude

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

Communication methods used by state legislators are out-dated and underfunded. Funding for upgrades to, and person-power to support, the existing systems is critical.

The state transportation budget should focus on road maintenance, repairs, and expansion to reduce congestion.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Brett Borden
Borden

Transportation is one of these areas where we throw increasing gobs of money at the problem with little to show for it. While (A) is important, we have not been getting our money's worth and that must be examined.

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

In the 16th LD, we have major repair and infrastructure needs that need to take priority in a tough budget environment.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Skyler Rude
Rude

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

There should be a some of each. All infrastructure should be updated for safety and efficiency.

Shir Regev
Regev

It’s hard not to drive when a 10 minute drive takes over an hour by bus. I'll work to find which revenue streams are available to help increase the frequency of buses so folks are more willing to leave the car at home.

The state transportation budget should focus on supporting carbon-free charging/fueling, and on increasing the use of carpooling, mass transit, and bicycles.

I stand with 70% of those surveyed in support of the proposed passenger rail system that increases inter-connectivity between Southeastern WA and the rest of the State, while reducing carbon emissions.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

I am really interested in learning more about high speed rail options that include Eastern Washington.

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

This is a proposal that I would need to thoroughly review and study. We must invest and create systems for many years into the future and view through the prism health, both humanity and the earth

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Skyler Rude
Rude

Perry Dozier
Dozier

The proposed passenger rail system comes at too high an upfront cost. The state has higher priorities for its transportation budget, and I support focused funding on the interstate road system.

The state has a role to play in cost of living and affordable housing.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

A key factor in gaining stability is being able to maintain housing. In our community the ability to find an affordable place to live is out of reach for too many residents and it has not been addressed.

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

We need the state to partner in rural areas to make construction more affordable and accessible. The state can also help support job programs in the trades that will make labor more available for construction.

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Skyler Rude
Rude

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Brett Borden
Borden

The key being that the market needs to actually be open. Heavy regulations like zoning block the construction of new housing and enables NIMBY elitism that leaves us with artificially restricted, expensive housing.

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Cost of living and housing affordability should be left solely to the market.

We should control and guide suburban sprawl in our state even if doing so affects short-term economic growth.

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Shir Regev
Regev

What we need to do is make it attractive to developers to pursue high density, residential projects to revitalize our CBDs. Having a vibrant, walk-able city center attracts young professionals and tourists.

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

The state can provide guidance, but our local areas need to be the driving force behind what works for each county in partnership with our market players.

Skyler Rude
Rude

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Brett Borden
Borden

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Perry Dozier
Dozier

We shouldn’t restrain free market development; it's critical to our local economies.

We need to be cautious when it comes to going too far shaping our society in response to LGBTQ+ ‘identity politics.’

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

I believe we are all equal and and no person of color, race or sexual identification should be discriminated against or given special privileges.

Mary Dye
Dye

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Skyler Rude
Rude

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Brett Borden
Borden

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

This district elects a man who makes it his life's work to legislate my community away. How do you think it makes any other member of the LGBTQ community feel when he advocates for discrimination from the House floor?

We have taken positive steps forward in making our state more inclusive for LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming people, but there is still more progress that can be made at the state level to create a more equitable, just, and compassionate society for everyone.

Racism is a real and unfortunate thing, but it is a personal matter. We have made good progress as a society in overcoming racism and we should not try to create legislation which may overreach in order to appease minority groups.

Mary Dye
Dye

Brad Klippert
Klippert

Mark Klicker
Klicker

Matt Boehnke
Boehnke

Perry Dozier
Dozier

Skyler Rude
Rude

Brett Borden
Borden

Meaningful justice reform measures are my #1 priority.

Carly Coburn
Coburn

Danielle Garbe Reser
Reser

Frances Chvatal
Chvatal

Larry Stanley
Stanley

Shir Regev
Regev

We saw it nationally with a President who told a known white supremacist hate group to 'Stand by.' and locally when all but two elected officials refused to denounce Defend the Tri.

Systemic racism is real and there are many things we must do at the state level to respond to the urgent challenge of creating a more just society.

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