Candidate Questions

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Congratulations for your campaign launch! LCA VOTES is a 501.c.4 statewide nonpartisan organization founded in 2024. You have requested the LCA VOTES candidate questionnaire and or we have invited you to complete it. The questions were composed by small business, healthcare, educators, youth & parent leaders, labor representatives and more. The process to evaluate candidate responses by LCA VOTES endorsement committee is up to 3 weeks. Please note our team may contact your campaign to get additional Inform before a decision is made. Each candidate will receive notification if they have been endorsed or declined. If you have been approved, you will receive additional email with the LCA VOTES logo to use for campaign purposes. If you have additional questions you may email us at: Endorse@LCAVOTES.org.
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Candidate Questions

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General Questions
1. Why are you running for office? What are your three top priorities?*
2. Have you ever created legislative policies that positively impact the Latino communities?*
Small Business
3. Could you please provide three examples of instances where you advocated for policies that aimed to improve small businesses owned by the Latino community?*
2. How do you plan to prioritize small businesses with employees of one to twenty employees in receiving grants and loans funded by the local, state, or federal government?*
3. It has been reported that small businesses are being subjected to large substantial fines by local and state regulatory government agencies. What is your stance on this issue? *
Workforce

The number of Hispanic workers in the labor force has grown from 10.7 million in 1990 to 29.0 million in 2020 today, and is projected to reach 35.9 million in 2030. Hispanics are projected to account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 and 2030. Latinos make up 18.4 percent of the US population and 17.3 percent of the US labor force, a share forecast to rise more than 30 percent by 2060.
4. There are reports of labor shortages across various industries. Our sister organization has a workforce development program that is currently recruiting workers for various sectors (aerospace, manufacturing, construction, education and healthcare). LCA and other workforce programs require sustainable funding to continue their operations. How do you plan to ensure that sustainable funding and focus is prioritize?*
Healthcare
5. Youth violence has become a major public health crisis. What steps would you take to create effective solutions? It has been observed that larger organizations that are not brown or black-led often receive more funding, but their impact on the community they serve is limited. Would you support funding for culturally relevant wraparound services, and how would you go about achieving this?*
2. Fentanyl fatal overdoes and addiction has escalated in Washington State. There is a delayed response and lack of local and state resources addressing this public health crisis. How will you address this to ensure that community organizations that have direct relationship with their communities are receiving the funding?*
3. Access to behavioral health services continues to be a challenge. Do you support expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation programs for individuals struggling with substance abuse?*
4. Can you share your plans to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability for all residents in our district?*
6. How do you plan to address the challenges faced by seniors and ensure they have access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, and support services?*

Judicial and Public Safety
1. Do you believe that the judiciary should play a more active role in addressing societal challenges?*
7. What is your stance on implementing reentry programs for individuals leaving the criminal justice system?*
3. How would you work to ensure that reentry programs are effective in reducing recidivism rates?*
4. What policies would you support to provide resources and support for individuals reintegrating into society?*
8. What steps will you take to strengthen public safety and address the concerns of crime and violence in our community?*
6. What steps will you take to bridge the gap between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, and to promote trust and accountability?*
Community and K-12 Education
9. Would you actively support to fund prevention and intervention programs in schools to steer at-risk youth away from violence?*
A. How would you collaborate with community organizations and schools to prevent youth violence?*

C. Do you support public schools? If so, why? If not, why not? *
10. Can you share your plans to improve the quality of education and provide equal opportunities to recruit diverse teachers in all school districts?*
E. What steps would you take to ensure accountability and equity in public school systems?*
11. Public schools continue to have a high rate of school suspension for Latino youth. What is your opinion on this issue? What policies do you have in mind that hold school districts accountable?*
12. Do you support charter schools? If so, why? If not, why not? *
H. What steps would you take to ensure accountability and equity in charter school systems?*
I. What strategies or initiatives would you propose to address this disparity and improve graduation rates for Latino students?*
13. How do you plan to address the issue of child safety in schools, particularly in light of the increasing occurrences of mass shootings?*
2. What measures would you support to enhance school security and prevent potential threats?*
3. How would you prioritize mental health support for students to address the underlying issues related to mass shootings?*
4. How do you believe after-school programs and tutoring can contribute to improving academic performance and overall student well-being? School districts are not prioritizing to fund this programs, what will you do to ensure they are funded?*
14. What steps would you take to ensure equitable access and funding to after-school programs and tutoring, particularly for underserved communities?*

Small Business and Economy
15. Can you share three instances where you have supported policies aimed at enhancing small businesses owned by the Latino community?*
16. What steps will you take to ensure that small businesses with one to twenty employees receive priority when it comes to grants and loans funded by the local, state, or federal government?*
3. How do you address the issue of small businesses being fined by regulatory agencies at the county and state levels?*
17. What measures will you take to promote economic growth and job creation in our district, especially in industries that have been historically underserved?*
5. How will you address the issue of transportation infrastructure and improve public transportation options within our district?*
Housing
18. How do you plan to address the growing concerns of affordable housing and homelessness in our community?*
Accountability
19. What measures will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending, and to prevent corruption and misuse of public funds?*
Environmental Climate Change
20. How do you plan to address the issue of climate change and promote sustainable practices within our community?*
Civil rights
21. How will you support and advocate for the rights and protections of marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities?*
2. Can you provide examples of instances where you have actively engaged with community members and organizations to better understand their needs and concerns?*
3. How will you ensure that the voices of all constituents, regardless of their political affiliation, are heard and represented in your decision-making process?*
22. Can you provide examples of instances where you have successfully worked across party lines to achieve common goals and benefit the community?*
23. What measures will you take to promote diversity and inclusion within our local, county and state government and ensure representation of all communities?*
24. How do you plan to engage and involve young people in the political process and address the concerns and aspirations of the next generation of leaders?*
Is there anything else you want us to know about your campaign?*
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Dear Candidate,

Candidate Questions

General Questions

Small Business

Workforce

Healthcare

Judicial and Public Safety

Community and K-12 Education

Small Business and Economy

Housing

Accountability

Environmental Climate Change

Civil rights