u/Randyaamot4congress

https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/family-orchards-are-forced-to-sell-in-central-wa-in-latest-land-grab/

I really want to know what people think.

Trump is a master at getting a fee for everthing. Is he doing it here?

We are the poorest district in the stste and our trajectory is challenging. Have not heard a concrete plan on how to fix it.

Prioritizing the impact of issues related to our questions must be our top priority.

Here is my list. Let me know what you think.

Affordability — War impacts, tariffs, competition, housing, higher education, and groceries

Healthcare — Cost, access, and jobs

Agriculture — Input/output monopolies, fair markets, jobs, water access, and infrastructure

Energy — Infrastructure and cost

Corruption — Money in politics and self-dealing

Tax Fairness

Ailing Infrastructure

AI & Technology — Regulations, job displacement, and existential risks (e.g., “Terminator” scenarios)

Fiscal Sustainability — National debt, K-shaped economy, Medicare and Social Security insolvency

Immigration

Crime

National Security

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HUGE props to the organizers—Yakima Indivisible, League of Women Voters of Yakima County, Washington Youth Alliance, and the Fruitvale Grange. You put on a smooth, well-attended event at the Grange with thoughtful questions and a nice meet-and-greet afterward. Thanks so much for creating a real opportunity for people to hear directly from the candidates before the primary. I left very impressed with the whole thing.

The forum was genuinely great. Seven candidates for the open 4th Congressional District seat showed up and spoke candidly about key federal issues—like healthcare access, strengthening the economy, the mounting challenges facing agriculture, and tackling corruption. I really appreciated how the questions stayed focused on the responsibilities of a congressional seat. It felt informative, civil, and like real community dialogue. Honestly, it’s very clear why some candidates skipped it—the questions were tough and direct. That’s the last thing this district needs coming out of the Newhouse era.

It would be awesome if you partnered with groups in the Tri-Cities, East Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and other communities across the district to host a series of these forums ahead of future elections. Spreading them out would engage way more people and help keep candidates accountable. Great work—please keep it going!

Link https://youtu.be/hyl_ud3zBEM?si=rqwJENH-Ac089m-K

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HUGE props to the organizers—Yakima Indivisible, League of Women Voters of Yakima County, Washington Youth Alliance, and the Fruitvale Grange. You put on a smooth, well-attended event at the Grange with thoughtful questions and a nice meet-and-greet afterward. Thanks so much for creating a real opportunity for people to hear directly from the candidates before the primary. I left very impressed with the whole thing.

The forum was genuinely great. Seven candidates for the open 4th Congressional District seat showed up and spoke candidly about key federal issues—like healthcare access, strengthening the economy, the mounting challenges facing agriculture, and tackling corruption. I really appreciated how the questions stayed focused on the responsibilities of a congressional seat. It felt informative, civil, and like real community dialogue. Honestly, it’s very clear why some candidates skipped it—the questions were tough and direct. That’s the last thing this district needs coming out of the Newhouse era.

It would be awesome if you partnered with groups in the Tri-Cities, East Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and other communities across the district to host a series of these forums ahead of future elections. Spreading them out would engage way more people and help keep candidates accountable. Great work—please keep it going!

Link https://youtu.be/hyl_ud3zBEM?si=rqwJENH-Ac089m-K

Spokane deserves better representation in Congress. Best way to impove that is legitimate challenge to Baumgartner. Never going to happen when the big picture is not being discussed.

Local party leaders silence on this is unacceptable. Feel its important for voters to understand where they stand on this one.