Candidatos: Kathy Gillespie

6 octubre, 2016

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CANDIDATOS	Kathy Gillespie
1. What position are you running for?	State Representative, 18th District, Position 2, Washington State
1. Para que posicion se postula?	Representante Estatal, 18vo Distrito, Posicion 2
2. Why do you think Hispanics should know about the position you are running for?	All citizens must be aware of who the policy makers are at the state level because the work of the Legislature has a direct impact on their lives through education policies and taxation, housing, transportation, jobs and health care. Each and every citizen is an owner of the system of government and therefore I would hope people engage and inform themselves so that they may appropriately influence state government.
3. Why are you running for this position?	To work for the people; to solve problems and deliver value; to safeguard taxpayer dollars; to end the gridlock in state government and challenge the business-as-usual attitude of our current representatives. They are not delivering solutions for education, transportation, jobs and more. We all deserve a representative who believes all people have value and will work for all people not just the people who agree with them. I will do that.
4. For the Hispanic community, what do you view to be the most important agenda items you will take action on if you get elected?	Fully funding basic education, focusing on equity in our schools; attention to job creation and workforce development through strengthened career and technical training; supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs; expanding affordable housing options for seniors, and all residents; improving transportation options and replacing I-5 bridge; working together to improve livability and protect environment for safe communities.
5. Any additional message you wish to share with the Hispanic Voter?	When any member of our community feels left out, disrespected and unheard, we all should be concerned because we are stronger together. As a member of the Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors, I work to empower citizens to advocate and influence decision-makers to begin making real change that will improve the lives of regular people – not special interests. We all should expect representatives to work for us – not against us and I have demonstrated that commitment to my community. I work for you.
5. Tiene algun mensaje especial que desee compartir con los votantes Hispanos?	Cuando cualquier miembro de nuestra comunidad se siente excluido, irrespetado y no escuchado, nos debemos de preocupar porque somos más fuertes juntos. Como miembro de la Junta de Directores de las escuelas públicas de Vancouver, yo trabajo para empoderar a los ciudadanos para abogar e influir en la toma de decisiones para comenzar a hacer un cambio real que permitirá mejorar la calidad de vida de la gente regular – no de los intereses especiales. Todos debemos esperar que los representantes trabajan para nosotros, no contra nosotros y que han demostrado que el compromiso con mi comunidad. Yo trabajo para usted.