2 0 1 6 This guide has been created with the hope of politically engaging and informing the Snoqualmie Tribal Community by introducing the ways in which some of the candidates running for office this year may affect the , its people, programs, and enterprises.

Presidential Race | Page 6 The Native American vote is important in every election. Together, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and other tribes U.S. Senate Race | Page 7 across the country engage government leaders on local, state, and federal levels to pass legislation that supports tribal U.S. House Races | Page 8 communities. Through legislation, elected officials have an immense impact on many issues affecting tribal communities State Executive Races | Page 14 including natural resources, lands, program resources, sovereignty, and tribal law. For this reason, it is important that State Ballot Initiatives Page 18 tribal members consider candidates for office who uphold Tribal sovereignty, and values. Legislative District 5 Races | Page 21 For many tribal people, the act of casting a vote can be challenging due to barriers such as required time, money, and other resources. While not all Snoqualmie Tribal Members live in Washington State, for those who do, ensuring that your vote is counted is much easier, as all ballots are submitted via mail. By being educated and exercising your right to vote, Snoqualmie Tribal Members can help strengthen Tribal sovereignty and Indian Country as a whole.

If you have any questions about this guide, please contact Jaime Martin at [email protected] or 425.888.6551 ext. 1103.

Disclaimer: This guide is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to endorse any political candidate, party, initiative, or referendum. The Tribe recognizes that each individual has a protected right to political speech and this guide is not intended to influence, encourage, or discourage any form of political speech. Rather, this guide is intended to provide members of the tribal community with information related to how to participate in the political process. Visit www.sos.wa.gov and click on "Register to Vote" Registration Requirements for Washington State: Friday, October 21st Be a U.S. citizen General Election ballots are mailed to Be 18 years old by Election Day - Nov. 8th 2016 registered voters in Washington State Live at a Washington address by Oct. 9th 2016 If convicted of a felony, not be in jail or Monday, October 31st community custody. Last day for in-person registration in order to Not claim the right to vote in another state vote in the General Election Not currently judged incompetent by a court

Tuesday, November 8th ELECTION DAY

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A congressional district is a geographical area which elects its single congressional member to the U.S. House of Representatives. A congressional district is based on population. In the , redistricting occurs every ten years in conjunction with the United States Census.

There are 435 congressional districts in the United States, with each one representing approximately 700,000 people. There are currently 10 congressional districts in Washington State.

We recognize that the majority of Snoqualmie Tribal Members are spread throughout Washington State, which is why we expanded this year's Voters Guide to include the candidates from all of Washington's 10 congressional districts. For those Tribal Members who live out of state, we hope that the information included in this guide on topics such as the Presidential Race, the roles and responsibilities of various positions, and other information will be of interest and use to you. A series of questions were posed to each candidate by the Tribe's Governmental Affairs & Special Projects staff regarding Tribal issues including sovereignty, the protection of sacred places, and support for Tribal programs. This guide presents their answers for evaluation by the Tribal community. The questions asked are indicated below. Some additional topic-specific questions were posed to candidates running for certain offices such as the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

1) Do you have experience working with tribes? 2) Would you support the Tribe in its duty to protect sacred ? If so, how? 3) If you were elected, how would you and your staff interact with tribes? 4) What is your position on tribal sovereignty? 5) Do you support increasing funding to tribes for treaty-guaranteed services such as health care and education? 6) Would you support Tribal representation on boards, commissions, and committees?

Many experts say the native vote has been the deciding factor in Many answers provided by the elections across the country, candidates were too long to print in including Senate races in full in this guide. To read the Montana, Alaska, and responses in full, visit the Tribal North Dakota. Website at www.snoqualmietribe.us and click on "2016 Voters Guide The importance of the Native American vote has been Candidate Full Responses." shown before. In 2000, when Maria Cantwell of Washington defeated incumbent Republican Slade Over the months leading up to the Gorton by 2,229 votes out of 2.5 million, she had strong publication of this Guide, there were support from Native Americans because of Gorton's multiple attempts made to reach efforts against tribal fishing rights. In 2002 Janet each candidate to request their Napolitano was losing the election for Arizona governor responses to the questions posed to "until the Navajo vote came in." In Montana in 2006, "the them. Those who chose not Native vote was the swing vote that put [Senator] Jon to submit their Tester in his seat,” says state senator Sharon Stewart- responses are Did Not Respond Peregoy, a Crow. In 2010 in Alaska, where Native noted in their to Tribe's Request Americans are 14.9 percent of the population, their votes section. helped win GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski’s re-election. The President of the United States is elected every four years. In order to run a candidate must be at least 35 years old, be a natural born citizen, and have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. The Constitution assigns the President two roles: chief executive of the federal government, and Commander in Chief of the armed forces. As Commander in Chief, the President has the authority to send troops into combat, and is the only person who can decide whether to use nuclear weapons. As chief executive, the President enforces laws, treaties and court rulings; develops federal policies; prepares the national budget; and appoints federal officials. They may approve or veto acts of Congress, and grant pardons.

Clinton was Secretary of State from 2009-2013, and U.S. Senator for the State of New York from 2001-2009. Born in Illinois, Clinton earned a BA at Wellesley College, and a law degree at Yale. Kaine was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. He was born in Minnesota and earned a law degree at Harvard Law School. He was the Governor of Virginia from 2006-2010. "Clinton is committed to strengthening and building on the government to government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes, and believes the U.S. should fulfill its treaty obligations and trust responsibilities to Tribal Nations... Hillary will build on President Obama's effort to engage in productive dialogue with Tribal officials by continuing the White House Tribal Nations Conference annually and commit to regular and meaningful consultation with Tribal officials in the development of federal policies that impact tribes... She will ensure that the Department of the Interior and EPA work collaboratively with tribes... to sustainably and cooperatively manage fish and wildlife and protect the air, water, and other natural resources in Indian Country. And Hillary will continue to stand for Tribal sovereignty and in support of Tribal resources and sacred sites... She will invest $20 billion to support new youth jobs and provide pathways of opportunity for young Americans, including Native youth... Hillary knows that investing in Native American youth is a critical step towards building strong communities and spurring economic revitalization... As Secretary of State, Hillary supported the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which continues to make critical contributions to our Native American policies... As Senator from New York, Clinton sponsored and fought for legislation to give tribes greater representation in advisory groups and direct access to federal grants in a variety of ways... As First Lady, she worked to pass universal health care reform and sought to strengthen the health care delivery system for Native Americans." To read the Clinton campaign's full position paper on Native American Tribes, visit: goo.gl/8iMKrL

Trump was born in New York, and earned a BA in economics at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the chairman of the Trump Organization. Pence is currently the Governor of Indiana. Prior to becoming Governor, he served in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. A supporter of the Tea Party Movement, he earned a BA in history from Hanover College, and a law degree at Indiana University.

The Trump Pence Campaign has no stated policies on Native American issues. There are two United States Senators per state and each Senator serves a six-year term. Senators may serve an unlimited number of terms. The United States Senate, with the House of Representatives, forms the U.S. Congress. The powers of the Senate are established in Article I of the United States Constitution. In order to run for office, a candidate must be at least 30 years old, have been a citizen of the United States for the past 9 years, and be an inhabitant of the state they are elected in. The current Senate includes 54 Republicans, 44 Democrats, and 2 Independents.

"I have worked with tribal governments and inter-tribal organizations throughout my time in the U.S. Senate. First and foremost, I believe it is essential to start with the issue of tribal Murray was first elected in 1992, and sovereignty, and to work to restore and protect that through my work... Throughout my career is now serving her 4th term I have worked to address issues of importance to Washington State tribes... I have listed to representing Washington State. concerns raised by Washington tribes and worked to address those issues in Congress ... I Originally known for her work on and my staff believe it is important to both provide the opportunity to meet in Washington D.C. education and children's issues, she and to get a better understanding of issues and opportunities on the ground through meetings has become a national leader on budget, transportation, economic in the state. As such, I have made it a priority for my tribal staff to visit reservations in the state development, health care, women's ... As a senior member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, one of my top priorities care, and veterans' issues. She was each year is robust funding for tribal accounts, including in education, health care, and natural raised in Bothell and attended resources management. I believe our government works best when representatives best Washington State University. She is currently the fourth-ranking reflect the community at large, and as such support the increase of diversity in the federal Democrat in the Senate. government and among elected officials. It is important for diverse views and priorities to be brought to the table. I believe it is important for the federal government to engage in meaningful consultation with impacted tribes."

Born in , Vance has a BA in Political Science from Western Washington University. He has served in the State House of Representatives and on the King County Council. He is a former Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party. He is a small business owner, operating his own public affairs consulting firm.

Did Not Reply to Tribe's Request The powers and composition of the United States House of Representatives are established in Article I of the United States Constitution. Representatives serve two-year terms with elections held every year ending in an even number. The House of Representatives votes on federal legislation, and its bills must also be passed by the U.S. Senate and signed by the President before becoming law. The Republican Party is currently the majority party in the House. The number of representatives from each state is determined by population, with the total number of Representatives staying constant at 435 members. In order to qualify to serve as a U.S. Representative, individuals must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least the past 7 years, and be an inhabitant of the state they represent.

"I have consistently met with the tribes I represent, clarifies the Secretary's (of the Interior) authority to both in Washington D.C. and in the district. It has place land into trust for all tribes - regardless of the been an honor, during my time in Congress, to be date of their federal recognition... We need to DelBene has a BA from welcomed into the tribal communities I represent... create incentives for investment on tribal lands and Reed College and a Masters in Business I am working with our tribes to help them prosper fix the broken legal framework undermining Administration from the by crafting long-term strategies to identify hurdles economic growth. The authority to collect taxes is University of Washington. tribal communities face and lay out a clear road critical to a strong economy and healthy and She has more than two map to overcome them. I support and respect prosperous citizenry, and it's no different in Indian decades of experience as a technology entrepreneur tribal self-governance and tribal jurisdiction, and Country. I helped introduce the Tribal General and business leader in the take very seriously the trust responsibility that the Welfare Exclusion Act (H.R. 3043) last Congress, private sector, having federal government has to protect tribal treaty and supported it when it passed into law. It clarifies worked for Microsoft. First rights... Last Congress I introduced the Indian that payments, programs or services provided by elected U.S. Country Economic Revitalization Act (H.R. 4669)... tribal governments for the general welfare of their Representative in 2012, she currently serves on I am also a co-sponsor of legislation to reverse the people are excluded from federal income tax. the House Agriculture Carcieri Supreme Court decision, which would Further, I respect the status of land taken into trust, Committee and the House restore the status quo prior to the decision and which is exempt from state and local taxation." Judiciary Committee.

Sutherland served in the US Air Force and later attended Gonzaga University, where he earned his degree in biochemistry. He spent his career researching DNA and working to develop cancer therapies in the Seattle area. Did Not Reply to Tribe's Request Born and raised in Arlington, Larsen is currently serving his 8th term in the U.S. House of Did Not Reply Representatives. He serves as a senior member to Tribe's Request on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

"If elected, I will appoint a member of my staff in sacred Tribal land than they would any other land D.C. with the specific duty of liaison with the tribes, deemed sacred. If necessary I would support federal Hennemann was and another person in my district office with the intervention to protect the sacred lands of the born in San Diego same duty. I will always make myself available to Snoqualmie Tribe from inappropriate development... and earned his BA meet with both the leadership and the members of Treaties between the United States and various Native in political science the tribe on tribal-specific issues as well as issues American tribes are legal obligations, just as are any from George Washington of a more general nature.... The Native American other treaties signed by the U.S. I would support full University. He tribes are semi-sovereign nations within and under adequate funding of any treaty obligation entered into served in the U.S. the protection of the United States... Treaties and by the United States with the Snoqualmie Tribe and Air Force and later laws need to be strictly enforced... Sacred land is any other tribe... I would certainly be supportive of became a high school studies sacred land. Developers have no more right to some form of Tribal representation on the federal level." teacher. bulldoze

Herrera Beutler was first elected to Congress at the age of Moeller is currently Speaker Pro Tem of the 31. She attended the University of Washington and earned a Washington State House of Representatives and has BA in Communications. She has served as Representative for the 3rd District served as an elected official for the past 20 years. He has a bachelor's since 2011 and currently serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. degree in psychology from Washington State University, and is a graduate of the Mark Hatfield School of Government.

Did Not Reply Did Not Reply to Tribe's Request to Tribe's Request Didier was born and raised in Central Newhouse has served in the State House of Washington and formerly played for the Representatives, and as the Director of Washington Washington Redskins. State's Department of Agriculture. He and his family operate a farm near Sunnyside. He has a BS degree in Agricultural Economics from Washington State University, and is a graduate of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program.

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"As an enrolled member of the Colville Indian support the Tribe's duty to protect Snoqualmie Tribe, I have a lifetime of experience working with Falls and every other natural resource located on tribes... I am running (for office) because I believe Tribal land. I do support increased funding to Pakootas grew up on the Colville Indian Indian Country needs more representation in tribes for treaty-guaranteed services like Reservation and was federal government. If elected, my door would education and health care. I am acutely aware raised in Inchelium. He always remain open to all tribes, regardless of their that very few tribes have the budgets or served 16 years as a size. I consider myself a strong advocate for infrastructure to adequately provide the essential Council Member for his Native Americans and will fight to protect our services necessary to care for their members... tribe, serving as Chair for 5 of those years. He has cultures, heritage, and freedoms. In my position as As a leader in my tribe and its federal a Masters in Business an elected official and representative of my tribe I corporation's CEO I regularly represented the Administration from the understand tribal sovereignty. I have written tribal interests of my tribe with city, county, state and University of Washington laws and lobbied at the state and federal level for federal agencies. I fully support tribal and he served as the CEO of the Colville issues related to tribal sovereignty... I fully representation at all those levels of government." Confederated Tribes.

McMorris Rodgers is the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress and has represented the 5th District since 2004. She is currently a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. She was the first in her family to graduate from college and she later earned an Executive MBA from Did Not Respond the University of Washington. to Tribe's Request "I have been honored to partner with our legislation that honors tribal sovereignty, region's tribes since my time in the State self-determination, and self-governance... I The son of two public Legislature. I work closely with Washington support the efforts of all tribal nations to school teachers, Kilmer was raised in Port State Tribes and have been a strong advocate protect sacred and historic sites... I have Angeles. He is the in ensuring that the federal government fulfill been a vocal advocate for increasing co-founder of the its treaty and trust obligations. As a member of funding for the the , Congressional Puget the Interior, Environment, and Related the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Sound Recovery Caucus, a group of Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, the Indian Health Service... I believe there is a representatives focused Congressional Native American Caucus, and a need to ensure the federal government on the restoration of DCCC Tribal Co-Chair, I am proud to partner engages in meaningful coordination and . He has a with Indian Country to support tribal consultation with tribes. That is why I strongly bachelor's degree from sovereignty, to advocate for additional supported the establishment of the White House Princeton and a doctoral degree from resources to Tribal governments, and to Council on Native American Affairs." the University of Oxford support policy priorities important to Tribal in England. Nations... I have consistently supported

Bloom has served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and has business Did Not Respond experience as a financial executive and attorney. This is the to Tribe's Request first time he is running for office.

Jayapal is currently a Washington State Senator. She Walkinshaw attended Nooksack High School and was born in India and came to the United States by herself studied public policy at Princeton University. A Fulbright when she was 16 to attend Georgetown University. She worked on Wall Scholar, he was appointed in 2013 to represent the 43rd district in the Street as a financial analyst and earned a MBA from Northwestern University. Washington State House. He previously worked for the Gates Foundation. "I was honored to participate in Indian American Lobby Day, to "I was co-sponsor of HB 1511 requiring Washington's tribal co-sponsor the 2016 Paddle to Nisqually Resolution on the history, culture, and government be taught in the common Senate floor, and to consistently support Native American schools. Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez is an issues on the floor... I believe our Native American endorser of our campaign, and I am pleased to have the communities know what is best for their people and their lands endorsement of the Native American Caucus of the and I will always advocate for tribal sovereignty... I will work Washington State Democratic Party... I pledge to protect the with the Native American communities and leaders around the sovereignty, interests, and rights of the tribes... As a U.S. state to ensure our off-reservation Native peoples are included Representative I would petition the President of the United in policies that target minorities and underserved communities States to declare Snoqualmie Falls a National Monument to make them more equitable and inclusive... I support and under the Antiquities Act of 1906... Our treaty-guaranteed honor the tribe's duty to preserve and protect the Snoqualmie services should not be empty promises... I will be a steadfast Falls ... and would stand against the continuous attempts at advocate for tribes in our state, consistent with my positions developing this sacred area for commercial use." over the last several years." Ventrella has lived in Washington since 1981, and served as sports director at King 5 and Kiro 7 for a combined 25 years. Most recently he was the online host for the Seattle Seahawks. He previously served in the Army. "I've had the pleasure of interviewing officials from various area tribes on a program called "Newsmakers" on Comcast. I met with officials from the , , Puyallup, and tribes and each time learned a bit more about their issues and concerns. I support Native Americans' parity, sovereignty, dignity, and right to justice in Washington State... Snoqualmie Falls is the birthplace of the and as such is sacred and should be protected. I would honor this position and uphold the Snoqualmie Tribe's rights to this sacred site... My office door would always be open. My staff would be available to deal with any concerns dealing with tribal issues. I would invite an open dialogue."

"As the Congressman of Washington's 8th finally became law in 2014, 7 years after I first District, I have had the great opportunity to build introduced the bill. The U.S. government should a strong relationship with the Snoqualmie Tribe never fall short of its treaty obligations to tribes. Reichert is currently serving and tribes across the state. I have thoroughly Unfortunately, in some cases it has, and tribal his 6th term in the U.S. enjoyed working with the Tribe and learning governments have picked up the slack. With the House, and serves on the Ways and Means Committee. about the rich cultural history of the People of the Snoqualmie Tribe's support I helped pass a law Reichert previously served as Moon including one of our region's most beautiful to prevent the U.S. government from taxing tribal King County Sheriff and natural sites, Snoqualmie Falls. Protecting our citizens on benefits received from the tribe. Just served as the lead task force natural resources is one of our biggest shared like U.S. citizens don't get taxed on government that captured the Green River goals. Along with the Tribe I remain dedicated to benefits, tribal members shouldn't either. With a Killer. He grew up in Kent and Renton, and graduated from preserving clean water and protecting salmon new President about to take office, I am Concordia Lutheran College and fish habitat throughout Washington. We dedicated to working together to ensure tribal in Portland, Oregon. He has successfully fought to protect our natural rights are respected and tribal members' voices been married to his wife Julie resources through legislation like the Alpine are heard by the federal government. I look for 44 years. Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle forward to building on our strong relationship in Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act which the coming years."

Adam Smith has a BA & law degree from the UW. He Basler is a small business owner from Kent, born has worked as a prosecutor for the CIty of Seattle. He was and raised in Washington State. He has been married elected State Senator in 1991, and at the age of 25 was the youngest State to his wife for over 30 years and has 5 children. Senator in the United States. He is now serving his 10th term as U.S. Representative.

Did Not Respond Did Not Respond to Tribe's Request to Tribe's Request "The district I am privileged to represent is home to four tribes: the Puyallup Tribe, the Heck is native Suzan DelBene - www.delebeneforcongress.com Nisqually Indian Tribe, the Squaxin Island Washingtonian and Robert Sutherland - www.sutherlandusa.com graduated from the Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of the Evergreen State Chehalis Reservation. Working with tribes College. Prior to is both an honor and a duty... I work closely serving in the US Rick Larsen - www.ricklarsen.org with [tribes] on legislation aimed at House, he served Mark Hennemann - www.marc4congress.com his community in the enhancing opportunities in Indian Country... State House for One of my proudest accomplishments in nearly a decade. He Congress was passing the Billy Frank Jr. Jaime Herrera Beutler - www.votejaime.com has served as the Tell Your Story Act. This renamed the U.S. Representative Jim Moeller - www.jimmoeller.org Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge after a for District 10 since 2013. man who was my friend, a tireless champion for treaty, rights, Tribal Dan Newhouse - www.dannewhouse.com sovereignty, and salmon recovery... I have Clint Didier - www.facebook.com/didier4congress been a continuous supporter of increasing federal funding to the Indian Health Service, Indian Housing Block Grant program, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers - www.cathyforcongress.com the Bureau of Indian Affairs... I believe the Joe Pakootas - www.pakootasforcongress.com state and federal governments need to work with tribes to develop tax strategies that increase economic growth in Indian Derek Kilmer - www.derekkilmer.com Country. I will continue to work with Todd Bloom - www.electtoddbloom.com Tribal-owned business and Tribal members to that they can support themselves and their communities." - www.pramilaforcongress.com Brady Walkinshaw - www.bradywalkinshaw.com

Born in Chicago, Postma earned a mechanical engineering degree at Purdue University and then served David Reichert - www.davereichert.com in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He has been an investment advisor, a small Tony Ventrella - www.teamventrella.com business owner, and involved in corporate startups in aviation and retail. He is now retired.

Adam Smith - www.electadamsmith.com Doug Basler - www.dougbasler.com Did Not Reply to Tribe's Request Denny Heck - www.dennyheckforcongress.com Jim Postma - www.postma1.com The State Governor is the head of the executive branch, popularly elected every four years, and does not have a term limit. The constitutional duties, rights, and responsibilities of this position are primarily laid out in Article III of the Washington State Constitution. A candidate must be a citizen of the United States, and a qualified elector of the State of Washington. The Governor is responsible for ensuring the laws of the State are faithfully executed, and has the power to appoint heads of departments, agencies, and institutions, and is responsible for presenting the State Budget.

Inslee is a 5th generation Washingtonian. He grew up in White Center, and was Bryant was born in elected to the U.S. Congress in 1998 and served until 2012 when he was elected Washington and earned a Governor. He has a BA in Economics from the University of Washington, and a law degree from degree in trade and diplomacy from Willamette University. He co-wrote a book on clean energy and job creation. Georgetown University. He and his wife started BCI, a company that helps farmers "It has been my honor as Governor to work with all tribal nations throughout and agricultural companies export their Washington. During my first term, I have signed legislation to provide greater economic crops. For the past 8 years Bryant has development tools for tribes, worked with tribes to provide more resources for salmon served on the King County/Seattle Port Commission. recovery, and worked to provide outreach to tribes on a large variety of issues including workforce development and job training. As Governor, I have been and remain committed to upholding the Centennial Accord and prioritizing a transparent, regular, open door policy between my administration and tribal leadership on a government-to-government basis... I believe Native American communities know what is best for their people. That's why I have stood up for tribal sovereignty over the years Did Not Respond and support policies to enhance tribal self-determination and meaningful tribal to Tribe's Request consultation... It is important to me to respect the sovereignty of tribal lands, while continuing to ensure that state and local taxes are appropriately collected... I am proud to note that so far, the percentage of Native Americans appointed to positions of leadership and on commissions in my administration exceeds the percentage of Native Americans in Washington State. I would be happy to continue working with tribal leaders throughout the state to ensure that tribal representation remains a priority in our appointment process in the next four years as it has in the last four... Protecting our state's natural resources and aiding in the recovery of our salmon population for generations to come is one of the most sacred duties I have as governor... Together we are making a difference in the effort to improve and protect our most precious natural resources. Thank you for working with me over these past four years, I look forward to what we can get done in the next four years." The Lieutenant Governor serves as a sort of second in command to the State Governor. If the Governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office the Lieutenant Governor typically becomes Governor. the Governor and Lieutenant Governor positions are elected separately, thus officials may be from different political parties. In Washington State, there have been 16 Lieutenant Governors since the beginning of statehood, with three of those individuals having ascended to the Governor position upon the death of the elected Governor.

McClendon attended the UW to pursue a career in medicine, and he Habib currently serves in the co-hosted a nightly radio program called "Eyes on Washington" where he . He lost his and listeners discussed local and statewide issues. eyesight to cancer at the age of 8, but was able to obtain a BA from Columbia, a Masters degree from Oxford as a "I firmly respect tribal sovereignty... Without specific information on what is Rhodes Scholar, and a law degree from Yale. intended to protect the Falls, I cannot say how I would support the tribe in this. I believe that we need to be good stewards of our environment in this state, and ensure that we pass along to our children all the benefits with which we Did Not Respond have been blessed by living here... I do believe that when it comes to taxable to Tribe's Request items such as cigarettes or gasoline, the tribes should work with the State government on collecting those taxes."

The Attorney General serves as counselors to their legislatures and state agencies. They also serve as a "people's lawyer" for all citizens. Typical powers include issuing formal opinions to state agencies, representing the state and state agencies before state and federal courts, acting as public advocates in areas such as consumer protection, and proposing legislation.

Trumbull grew up in Snohomish and is a practicing lawyer. He earned an MBA at Seattle University and a law degree at Ferguson is a 4th Gonzaga. He has no political experience and prefers generation the Libertarian Party. Washingtonian, born and raised in Queen Anne. He served as student body president at the UW Did Not Respond and earned his law degree at New York to Tribe's Request University. He has served as Attorney General since 2012. The Secretary of State is charged with overseeing certain aspects of the State's election process including voter Wyman has her BA from California State registration and election result reporting. It also produces University and her MPA from Troy State and distributes the State's voters pamphlet, collects and University. She is a Washington State Certified Election preserves the State's historical records, and registers and Administrator and was first elected Secretary of State in 2012. licenses private corporations and trademarks. "As Secretary of State, I have worked with tribes to ensure that their needs are being met... We are always striving to improve our performance and ensure we are reaching all

Podlodowski has had a career as a software executive at Microsoft, and was tribal members to enable them to register to elected to an at-large seat on the Seattle City Council. Declared a "Woman of vote and cast an accessible ballot... We also Influence" by the Puget Sound Business Journal, her political and philanthropic work has been focus on sharing the stories and contributions profiled in the New York Times, Washington Post, People, and Vanity Fair. of Washington State's tribal members through "My primary experience working with tribes was as a Seattle City Council our Legacy Washington program. For Member... As a member of the community police commission, I was honored to be example, books on people like Billy Frank Jr. able to work with the John T. Williams organizing committee around issues related are in public schools and libraries across the to ending police violence.... As Secretary of State, I will continue the many state... I am proud to be endorsed by the conversations I've started with several tribal nations in Washington about how to Nisqually Tribe, and to have worked with increase the number of people voting and participating in the Tribal Nations and tribes to ensure that tribes and tribal members communities across Washington... I support tribal sovereignty to the fullest extent." are able to make their voices heard."

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in Washington State. OSPI works with the state's 295 school districts to administer basic education programs and implement education reform to more than one million public school students.

"In my time as a state representative, I worked closely with the Jones grew up in the tribes in my community and around the state... If I am elected, Netherlands and she has a BA from Bryn Mawr College, and a Reykdal was born and my staff and I will keep ongoing dialogue with tribal education teaching certificate from Pacific Lutheran raised in Snohomish and systems to ensure that tribes are represented in every decision University. She has served as the has served as a State we make. I will continue to utilize the Tribal Leaders Congress Assistant Superintendent of Student Representative, and as Achievement for OSPI for three years. the Deputy Executive venue and other direct ways to engage tribal leaders... In Director for the State addition, I will diversify the OSPI staff, because every community Board for Community should be represented in an agency that makes decisions for our and Technical Colleges. kids!... With sovereignty comes the responsibility of the OSPI to Did Not Respond He attended Washington engage tribes in partnership for programs and services that State University and was to Tribe's Request previously a high school deliver the best possible education to native students - not history teacher. top-down regulatory behavior, but true partnership." The Commissioner of Public Lands is the head of the Department of Natural Resources, overseeing the management of 5 million acres of forest, agricultural range, tidal and shore lands of the state, and public rule-making on public lands use. This agency engages the state's tribes in a variety of ways. The current Commissioner has directed the Department of Natural Resources to collaborate with the State's twenty-nine federally-recognized tribes.

McLaughlin is "At the Department of Natural Resources, I would uphold the state's duty to protect salmon retired from the U.S. Navy and work in conjunction with the tribe and WDFW on implementation of our forest practices after having served for 25 years. He has a rules to protect fish... I believe the best relationship to work on issues of interest to the tribe, BS degree from the University of Oregon, and a Masters from the U.S. Naval War the state and the people is one of mutual cooperation, where we seek to understand and College. He considers himself an avid solve each other's issues, and maintain a clear line of communication... I expect to have naturalist, backpacker, mountaineer, ongoing discussions and listening sessions with the tribes as part of ongoing management of hunter, and fisherman. the DNR public and trust land duties."

"I have spent my 20 year professional career as an environmental land use attorney and Executive Director of Futurewise, working side by side with tribes throughout Washington State. I have worked with tribes at the state, regional, and local levels to help improve protections pertaining to critical areas, Franz has represented local governments, non-profit shorelines, landslide hazards, storm water, water quality, and quantity... If elected I will work closely with organizations, and citizen tribes. I will work to strengthen the Tribal Relations office of the Department of Natural Resources so groups on a broad range of that Washington State tribes truly have an opportunity to raise concerns and officer advice. I also hope land use and environmental to havean annual meeting of all the tribes with myself and key leadership from Department of Natural law issues. From 2008 to 2011 she served as a council Resources to discuss issues and opportunities as well as a meeting before Legislative Session so we member for Bainbridge Island. can coordinate closely our legislative priorities and support each other's efforts... I recognize the She is a graduate of Smith importance of sacred lands, and particularly of ancient burial grounds. I would work to ensure that College and Northeastern irresponsible development doesn't threaten the sacred areas of Snoqualmie Falls." University Law School.

Governor - www.jayinslee.com Bill Bryant - www.billbryantforgovernor.com Secretary of State Commissioner of Lieutenant Governor Tina Podlodowski - www.votersfortina.com Public Lands Cyrus Habib - www.cyrushabib.com Kim Wyman - www.kimwyman.com Hilary Franz- Marty McClendon - www.electmarty.com www.hilaryfranz.com Superintendent of Public Administration Attorney General Chris Reykdal- www.chrisreykdal.com Steve McLaughlin - Bob Ferguson - www.electbobferguson.com Erin Jones - www.erinjones2016.com www.mac4lands.org Joshua Trumbull - www.facebook.com/trumbull4ag In 1912, Washington became one of the first states to adopt the initiative and referendum A total of 108 measures have process, securing the rights of citizens to make and remake their laws, and to provide a check appeared on Washington over the decisions of their Legislature. Today, if Washingtonians are dissatisfied with certain ballots since 1996. laws or feel that new laws are needed, they can petition to place proposed legislation on the Between 1996 and 2015, an ballot. It is because the electorate can initiate legislation that the process is termed the average of five measures "Initiative." The "Referendum" allows citizens, through the petition process, to refer acts of the appeared on the ballots. Legislature to the ballot before they become law. The initiative and referendum process Since 1996, about 59% of guarantees Washington's electorate the right to legislate. Sponsors of initiative or referendum statewide ballots were measures must obtain a substantial number of signatures from registered voters in order to approved by voters. certify their measures to the ballot or to the Legislature. In order for initiatives to appear on the Five of the measures ballot in 2016, supporters were required to submit at least 246,372 signatures by July 8th. approved by voters since The material regarding arguments for, and against, each initiative can be found in the State 1996 were subsequently Voters Pamphlet, available online at www.sos.wa.gov overturned by the courts.

Summary: Initiative Measure No. 1433 concerns labor standards. This measures would increase the state minimum wage to $11.00 in 2017, $11.50 in 2018, $12.00 in 2019, and $13.50 in 2020, require employers to provide paid sick leave, and adopt related laws.

"Initiative 1433 is good for our workers, our families, and our "We do need a minimum wage that benefits everyone - economy. Washingtonians should be able to take care of workers, consumers and small business - a wage that themselves or a sick child without having to choose between considers different costs of living across the state, the their family and a paycheck. It's vitally important to pass a unique pay structures of certain jobs, and the need for a common sense law like paid sick leave to help prevent the training wage for new workers. Unfortunately, I-1433 is a spread of disease and keep customers, employees, children, poorly crafted proposal that will do more harm than good the elderly, and our families safe. When restaurant, grocery, and for workers and the Washington economy. The initiative childcare workers are forced to go to work sick they expose our raises $85 million in new taxes, but will increase state communities to disease. In fact, 70% of food-related norovirus spending by $363 million. A University of Washington study outbreaks are the result of sick food workers showing up to warned most communities around our state can't absorb a work. Initiative 1433 would boost the income of more than 30% wage increase. This means fewer jobs and small 730,000 low-wage workers, lifting families out of poverty and businesses, steeper prices in stores, and less opportunity growing the economy. This initiative will inject nearly $2.5 billion for young people to obtain work experience. Washington into local economies. Put simply, this initiative helps businesses, State already has the 8th highest minimum wage. This will workers, and families across Washington thrive." make it more difficult for young people to find jobs." Summary: This measure would create a campaign-finance system; allow residents to direct state funds to candidates; repeal the non-resident sales-tax exemption; restrict lobbying employment by certain former public employees; and add enforcement requirements.

"Big money interests and lobbyists have too much control over "I-1464 uses your tax dollars to tilt our political system, while regular people have very little. I-1464 the political system in favor of politicians and implements concrete, achievable reforms to make politicians and out of state special interests, while depriving government more accountable to the people. I-1464 sheds light our schools of resources to fully fund education. on dark money and SuperPACs by requiring political ads to say The initiative allows politicians to pay themselves for "lost who is really paying for them. It requires online public reporting wages" using public funds. Taxpayer dollars will be used to of lobbyist activity, spending, and compensation. It stops the pay politicians to run for office. The system will be ripe for revolving door of government officials taking jobs as lobbyists as abuse. It's no surprise the initiative is sponsored by politicians soon as they leave office. It toughens enforcement of ethics and and political consultants who will personally benefit. It is funded campaign finance laws, and strengthens penalties for those who by billionaires and out-of-state special interests trying to create break them. I-1464 gives regular people a stronger voice by an uneven playing field in their favor. The initiative allows enabling each person to decide if they want to direct some of people living in Washington who are non-citizens to contribute their own tax dollars to support candidates of their choice." taxpayer dollars to politicians, even though they can't vote."

Summary: This measure would allow police, family, or household members to obtain court orders temporarily preventing firearms access by persons exhibiting mental illness, violent, or other behavior indicating they may harm themselves or others.

"Washington State has taken important steps to keep guns out "I-1491 disregards existing state laws that already require of dangerous hands. But there are still gaps in our laws that treatment and restriction of potentially dangerous individuals. It make it hard to keep guns away from people threatening doesn't require evaluation, treatment, or monitoring and does violence against themselves or others. We know that the nothing to address " underlying issues. Recently implemented majority of mass shooters and individuals who attempt suicide laws actually provide early detection and intervention of show signs of their intentions, but current law leaves families persons at danger to themselves or others. The vast majority and law enforcement - often first to see those warning signs - of people with mental illness are not violent and are ten times unable to take life-saving actions. I-1491 empowers families and more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general law enforcement to prevent tragedy - giving them a chance to population. There is no evidence that such orders reduce mass remove guns from a dangerous situation when they know shootings and violent crimes. Restrictions on firearm someone is a threat to themselves or others. I-1491 would also ownership should not be based on ideological agendas expand protections that keep guns out of the hands of domestic manipulating public fears and misconceptions about gun abusers. Similar laws in other states have been shown to violence. I-1491 is a targeted, discriminatory abridgement of prevent some suicides." Second Amendment rights." Summary: This measure would increase the penalties for criminal identity theft and civil consumer fraud targeted at seniors or vulnerable individuals; and exempt certain information of vulnerable individuals and in-home caregivers from public disclosure.

"With basic information, criminals can steal "Please vote no. I-1501 isn't what it claims to be. It was an identity, causing emotional stress, given an innocent-sounding title to deceive voters as to devastating personal finances and ruining its true purpose. It is an attack on vulnerable individuals credit. Fraud and identity theft hurt all of us by a powerful special interest that has poured over $1.2 and cause real financial and emotional damage. According to million into funding it. The goal is to rewrite the Public a recent study, over half of scam victims are over age 50. Records Act to prevent in-home caregivers and childcare Financial exploitation of seniors costs them $2.9 billion every providers from learning they no longer can be forced to year. For every case that is reported, it is estimated that 43 pay dues to the union. If I-1501 passes, caregivers will are not. I-1501 increases penalties on criminals who prey on not even be able to contact each other to discuss issues senior citizens and other vulnerable people. It prevents the of common concern. I-501 is a shameless attempt by a government from releasing information that could help powerful special interest to diminish government identity thieves targeting seniors and the vulnerable." transparency."

Summary: This measure would impose a carbon emission tax on certain fossil fuels and fossil-fuel-generated electricity, reduce the sales tax by one percentage point and increase the low-income exemption, and reduce certain manufacturing taxes.

"Dirty fossil fuels pollute our air and water, threaten our "PI-732 will make Washington's budget mess worse. forests, harm our kids, and damage our climate. I-732 Climate policy must be comprehensive, so it doesn't harm makes polluters pay. It accelerates clean energy, creating people and kill jobs. I-732 fails this test. A clean-energy good, local jobs, while driving down the burning of fossil economy can reduce carbon emissions and reverse climate fuels and the pollution, asthma, and smog they cause. It change while also creating family-wage jobs, rebuilding returns the money polluters pay to everyone's pocket by crumbling infrastructure, investing in areas hardest hit by lowering other taxes. It's an effective, bipartisan policy pollution, and providing a "Just Transition" for workers and similar to the one that's been working successfully in British communities. I-732 doesn't do any of this. Instead, I-732 Columbia since 2008. I-732 uses the money polluters pay to imposes an accelerating carbon tax on businesses, with no lower sales taxes, saving the average family hundreds of provisions for compliance flexibility or energy-efficiency dollars a year. It sends tax refunds to hundreds of thousands incentives. Some businesses will simply move their jobs of working families. It makes Washington's taxes fairer as it and pollution across state lines. At a time when we are makes our state cleaner. We have a moral obligation to struggling to maintain good jobs and fund basic services, leave our kids a healthier, cleaner Washington." I-732 would send Washington in the wrong direction." Summary - This measure would urge the Washington state congressional delegation to propose a federal constitutional amendment that constitutional rights belong only to individuals, not corporations, and that constitutionally-protected free speech excludes the spending of money.

"Instead of representing the people who elected them, many "I-735 is a dangerous proposal to allow government politicians spend their time courting big donors who expect censorship. This would be the first Constitutional favors in return. Where does that leave the voice and concern of amendment since prohibition to take rights away. Citizens the average citizen? Although 80% of Republicans and 83% of should have as much opportunity to share and receive Democrats support overturning Citizens United, Congress will information as possible. Silencing certain speakers is not act on its own. But when we voters put our voices on record, counterproductive. Forbidding citizens from spending their we hold Congress accountable for inaction. Sixteen states and money spreading their beliefs is totalitarian, not democratic. over 650 municipalities have already passed measures like ours. We can, we must, find solutions that expand, instead of By adding Washington to the list, we will tell our elected taking away, our rights. The Citizens United ruling allows representatives that we want change now. This is about government to require disclosure of political contributions. restoring the power of "We the People." Let's send a clear We can bolster disclosure requirements without amending message to the other Washington." the Constitution."

Just like the United States Senate, the Washington State Senate is the upper house of the State's legislative branch. There are 49 Senators, each representing a population of nearly 120,000. Senators serve for terms of 4 years, without term limits. **Legislative District 5 was selected for coverage in this Voters Guide because Snoqualmie tribal lands are primarily located in the District**

Mullet has served as State Magendanz has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell attending the Senator since 2012. He has Navy Nuclear Power School. He has served as a U.S. Navy submarine officer and thirteen years of experience in international finance, worked for Microsoft. He was elected State Representative for District 5 in 2012. and has a BA in Finance and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington. "I've regularly attended the annual tribal state dinners, tribal candidate forums, tribal He lives in Issaquah. tours, and tribal council holiday receptions...My preference is to interact directly with our government affairs coordinator and with members of the tribal council at events within the community...This land is sacred ground, and my personal opinion is that it Did Not Respond should be protected from development, but I consider it to be an issue to be to Tribe's Request resolved between the Snoqualmie and tribes. It seems inappropriate for the state or the City of Snoqualmie to take sides in the issue." Mirroring the Federal government, the State House of Representatives is the lower house of the State legislative branch. There are 98 Representatives with two Representatives from each of the State's 49 districts. The terms are 2 years long, with no term limit. Like State Senators, State Representatives may hold full time jobs outside of their elected positions.

Ritchie is a general contractor, and owner of Handi Habitats, a nationwide accessible construction firm. He was recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the Washington State Independent Living Council. He and his wife of 17 years, Amy, have two children and live in Issaquah. He was degrees in History and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and he holds a Master's Degree in History from Eastern Michigan University.

"I have worked with the tribes on some home accessibility and development at and around the Snoqualmie Falls area is part construction issues. I own a small business here in Issaquah of reinforcing that sovereignty... I do support increasing funding where I help families and those with physical challenges to for services such as education and healthcare. I support live safety and independently at home. I have worked with growing these relationships and making sure we are defending members of the tribes in Washington and California to bring these priorities in our state budget. Education and healthcare independence to their members. I hope to build on this investments into the tribes is critical... As a history teacher relationship in Olympia... When in session, I'll have an open myself, I've found tribal history as taught in our public schools door to the tribes and to all constituents. Out of session, I'll to be lacking in depth. We ignore the diverse tribal history in hold weekly meetings around the district to hear opinions, our state... Teaching the tribal experience isn't just about ideas, and to respond to criticism. Being accessible is teaching history. It's about recognizing the critical role the essential to good representation. The Snoqualmie Tribe is a tribes play in our state today... I believe that tribal very important constituency and a critical piece to our representation on boards, commissions, and committees has community. The voice of the tribe must be heard loud and been historically low and this must change. We need to hear clear in Olympia... I strongly support tribal sovereignty and the the voices of members of our tribes in every corner of our rights of all first nations to defend and expand their rights, state.... I know that we have an obligation to protect our sacred specifically when it comes to protecting sacred grounds. Tribal air, water and land for generations to come. Our state is sovereignty means being independent and being able to blessed with abundant natural resources that we must defend. control one's own future... I support the Snoqualmie Tribe and This means working with the tribes, who have been the best its ongoing efforts to defend its sacred lands from examples of environmental stewards, to create a renewable development and from overuse. The ongoing debate over resource revolution in our state that will grow middle class jobs and secure our environment for the future."

Rodne has served as a State Representative for the 5th Legislative District since 2004. He currently serves as the Ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, a position he has held since 2007. He also serves on the House Transportation and Healthcare and Did Not Respond Wellness Committees. He is employed as legal counsel for the to Tribe's Request Hospital. He has a law degree from Gonzaga University of law. He also serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. "I intend to work in a positive, government- health care... I think the Since Time to-government fashion with tribes. The Immemorial project is a phenomenal way to Graves was born Snoqualmie Tribe in particular is a crucial include tribal history and issues inpublic and raised in Maple Valley. He attended thread in the fabric of East King County, and I schools, and fully support its implementation... Tahoma public plan to have an open and positive working I believe the guiding principle should be equal schools and relationship with it... I believe that tribes are sovereignty and respect, and that the graduated from sovereign nations and should have the collection of taxes on tribal lands should follow Western Washington authority to manage their internal affairs as accordingly. That is, tribes should be University. He has they see fit... I live in Fall City and regularly sovereign with respect to taxes paid by his law degree from visit the Falls. They are beautiful and historic to Indians on tribal lands... Yes absolutely [I Duke University, the point of sacred. I intend to have a positive would support Tribal representation on and works at the working relationship with the Snoqualmie boards, commissions, and committees]... I am law firm Perkins Coie. He maintains Tribe, including by listening and facilitating to an environmental republican. I was born and an active pro bono ensure that the Falls remain a treasure as our raised in Maple Valley, surrounded by trees legal practice, region grows and develops... I believe that and water and natural resources, and I plan to representing foster state and federal governments have an work for clean air, clean water, and youth in legal obligation to live up to their treaty promises, conservation." proceedings. He lives in Fall City. including promises related to education and

"I have been enjoying working with the Snoqualmie understand Washington's history, present, and Tribe to save Snoqualmie Falls... I will be happy to future without understanding the tribes and their meet regularly with Tribal leadership to ensure that roles... Because tribes are sovereign, other local Burner is a small business owner with I understand the tribe's issues and can advocate governments should be precluded from collecting her son in the town of for them effectively in Olympia... The tribes are tax on tribal lands... Yes [I would support Tribal Carnation. She sovereign nations with whom we have treaties representation on boards, commissions, and earned a BA in under the Constitution of the United States of committees]... Treaty rights provide significant legal Computer Science America. I will work to respect and protect tribal leverage to protect natural resources, including from Harvard, and has worked for sovereignty... I will work to protect Snoqualmie salmon. While the culverts case is the largest legal Microsoft. She ran Falls under state law, to extend the area defined as obligation apart from the McCleary decision... the against U.S. tribal sacred land to include more of the area legislature and the public have largely been Representative Dave around the Falls, to raise public awareness, and to ignoring the issue and have no plan for completing Reichert in 2006 and stop the proposed development near the Falls... the work the courts have said must be done to in 2008. She has served on the boards Yes [I support increasing funding to tribes for protect salmon. Beyond that, just as treaty rights for a number of local treaty-guaranteed serves such as education and made it possible to block the proposed coal and national health care]... I think the recent change making terminal in Bellingham on environmental grounds, it organizations coverage of tribal history a mandatory part of the may turn out that the impact of climate change on including ActBlue, and NARAL. curriculum in Washington schools is good treaty rights give the tribes unique standing to force progress. It is not possible for students to action at the state and federal levels." Published by Snoqualmie Indian Tribe 9571 Ethan Wade Way SE | PO Box 969 Snoqualmie, Washington 98065 425.888.6551 | www.snoqualmietribe.us

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