It's voting time again and here to help you fill out those ballots, are the stances of your 36th District Republicans, Democrats, and Greens.

Glenn Avery spoke on behalf of the 36th District Republicans, Jody Grage for the 36th District Green Party, and Peter House for the 36th District Democrats.

Seattle City Council Positions:

The 36th Democrats and Greens agreed on all the Seattle City Council Positions favoring
Bobby Forch, Bruce Harrell, Tom Rasmussen, Tim Burgess, and Sally Clark, in their respective races.

Glenn Avery said the 36th District Republicans made no endorsements in the City Council races.

"The 36th District Republicans reviewed the City Council candidates, hearing presentations from a number of them. The consensus is that there are no candidates capable of turning City Hall away from its anti-jobs, anti-business policies; of bringing about sensible transportation policies; or of instituting a sustainable budget so does not make any recommendations in these races," Avery said.

Seattle School Board District:

Again, the 36th District Republicans made no endorsements in these races while the Democrats and Greens are supporting the same candidates: Sharon Peaslee, Kate Martin, Michelle Buetow, and no action for Seattle School Board District 6.

"We feel it's best to start over with the school board and support the challengers," said Grage.

Director of Elections:

The 36th District Dems, Reps, and Greens all endorse Sherril Huff for Director of Elections.

Initiatives:

1125
Initiative 1125, 'the Tim Eyman initiative', would prohibit the use of motor vehicle fund revenue and vehicle toll revenue for non-transportation purposes, and require road and bridge tolls to be set by the legislature and be project-specific.

While both the 36th District Democrats and Green Party are against the Tim Eyman initiative, the Washington State Republican Party has endorsed a “Yes” vote.

1163:
This measure would reinstate background checks, training, and other requirements for long-term care workers and providers, if amended in 2011; and address financial accountability and administrative expenses of the long-term in-home care program.

While the Democrats are in favor of 1163, the Republicans and Green Party are not.

1183:
This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets; and privatize liquor stores.

The Washington State Republican Party urges a “Yes” vote on Initiative 1183, as does the 36th District Green Party.
"The measure ends the state’s monopoly on liquor sales and brings price competition to that market," Avery said.
The Democrats are endorsing a "No" vote.

SJR 8206
This amendment would require the legislature to transfer additional monies to the budget stabilization account in each fiscal biennium in which the state has received "extraordinary revenue growth.

The 36th District Democrats support this amendment but the Greens do not.
""There are provisions for a rainy day fund. Seems like we need the flexibility to use money when needed," Grage said.
The Republicans made no endorsement.

Prop 1: Families and Education Levy
Proposition calls for renewing and enhancing Educcation-Support Services to improve academic achievement.

Democrats and Greens are in favor of the proposition and the Republicans made no endorsement.

Seattle Prop 1: Increased Vehicle License Fee
This proposition calls for an $60 increase in vehicle licensing fees to support transportation improvements in Seattle.

Both House and Grage acknowledged that it's a regressive tax but that a lot of people, low income families specifically, will benefit from the improved transportation.

"It's regressive but it's $1.50 a month and it will help low income families," House said.

The 36th District Republicans on the other hand are endorsing a "No" vote on the $60 car tab referendum.

"The stand was taken because the tax is regressive, use of the money is so loosely defined as to be meaningless, and it will accomplish little worthwhile in the unlikely event it is used as advertised," Avery said. "The measure is being sold as benefiting transit, building sidewalks and repairing streets – all those things taxes collected under the Bridging the Gap levy were suppose to do. In fact almost a quarter goes to “studies,” and very little to sidewalks and pothole repairs. It would pay for 1,200 bicycle parking spots and more bicycle lanes even though bicycle use has declined significantly according to the city’s own studies."