2023 Washington General Elections

2023 Seattle Primary Elections

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Camila is originally from Mexico City. She has a bachelor's degree in social communications and a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Universidad Anáhuac.

Camila is an educator consultant for public health in Seattle & King County. She used to be the communications leads for the Environmental Health COVID-19 Recovery Program for Seattle & King County. She also used to be a community fire safety advocate with the Seattle Fire Department.

Camila Lagow's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

Plans to make sure that businesses expand and flourish.

Said, "I want to see a safe city where transportation is not a problem."

- Plans to make sure that businesses expand and flourish. 
- Said, "I want to see a safe city where transportation is not a problem."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to create solutions in order to solve the issue of homelessness.

Said, "I am dedicated to implementing solutions leading to social justice and equitable outcomes."

- Plans to create solutions in order to solve the issue of homelessness.
- Said, "I am dedicated to implementing solutions leading to social justice and equitable outcomes."

Housing & Urban Development

As of July 3, 2023, Camila Lagow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports acknowledging the role of police officers in securing public safety.

Believes that community reforms "should not come at the cost of smart investments in our police departments."

Wants to provide proper staffing, equipment, and training to the police.

- Supports acknowledging the role of police officers in securing public safety.
- Believes that community reforms "should not come at the cost of smart investments in our police departments."
- Wants to provide proper staffing, equipment, and training to the police.

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Camila Lagow

Camila Lagow was born and raised in Mexico City. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Communications as well as her Master's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Universidad Anáhuac.

Camila Lagow is currently an Educator Consultant for Public Health in Seattle & King County, which she has been since 2022. She was previously the Communications Lead for the Environmental Health COVID-19 Recovery Program for the same employer in 2021. She has been a Community Fire Safety Advocate with the Seattle Fire Department since 2013.

Camila Lagow's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

- Plans to ensure the expansion and flourishing of businesses.
- "I want to see a safe city where transportation is not a problem."

- Plans to create solutions in order to solve the issue of homelessness.
- "I am dedicated to implementing solutions leading to social justice and equitable outcomes."

As of July 3, 2023, Camila Lagow’s website did not contain information on this issue and Camila Lagow did not complete our questionnaire.

- Advocates for acknowledgement of police officers' roles in securing public safety.
- Believes that community reforms "should not come at the cost of smart investments in our police departments."
- Wants to provide proper staffing, equipment, and training to law enforcement.

Kim-Khanh is originally from Vietnam. She has a bachelor's degree in law, societies & justice and sociology from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of Dayton. She lives with her husband and two children.

Kim-Khanh is an attorney. She works at the Law Office of Kim-Khanh T. Van, PLLC. She used to be an intern for Judge Schapira at the King County Superior Court.

Kim-Khanh Van currently represents the city of Renton as a city council member. She was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term. She is chair of the community services committee and vice chair of the finance committee.

As of July 3, 2023, Kim-Khanh Van’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes that previous solutions to housing affordability have been inadequate and plans to improve them.

- Believes that previous solutions to housing affordability have been inadequate and plans to improve them.

Supported hazard pay for frontline grocery workers. She said, "this common-sense measure will benefit thousands of South King County workers and their families, especially hard-hit communities of color."

Wants to ensure "equitable economic recovery and growth for businesses devastated by the pandemic and workers."

- Supported hazard pay for frontline grocery workers. She said, "this common-sense measure will benefit thousands of South King County workers and their families, especially hard-hit communities of color."
- Wants to ensure "equitable economic recovery and growth for businesses devastated by the pandemic and workers."

Wants to reduce anti-Asian and racist sentiment, classified as a public health crisis, in King County.

Intends to combat usage of hard drugs in public.

Advocates for programs that aid those with mental illness.

- Wants to reduce anti-Asian and racist sentiment, classified as a public health crisis, in King County.
- Intends to combat usage of hard drugs in public.
- Advocates for programs that aid those with mental illness.

Kim-Khanh Van

Kim-Khanh Van is originally from Vietnam. She attended the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, Societies & Justice as well as Sociology. She then went to the University of Dayton School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. She lives in Renton with her husband and two children.

Kim-Khanh Van is currently an attorney at the Law Office of Kim-Khanh T. Van, PLLC, which she has been working at since 2012. She was previously an intern for Judge Schapira at the King County Superior Court in 2009.

Kim-Khanh Van currently represents the city of Renton as a city council member. She was elected in 2020, and is serving her first term. She is the chair of the Community Services Committee, the Vice Chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Transportation Committee.

As of July 3, 2023, Kim-Khanh Van’s website did not contain information on this issue and Kim-Khanh Van did not complete our questionnaire.

- Has endorsed hazard pay for frontline grocery workers: "This common-sense measure will benefit thousands of South King County workers and their families, especially hard-hit communities of color."
- Wants to ensure "equitable economic recovery and growth for businesses devastated by the pandemic and workers."

Michael attended John Marshall High School and North Seattle Community College.

Michael is the operator of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. He used to be a transportation driver for the Franz Family Bakery.

Michael Westgaard's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Said, "I believe that we can have a community that doesn’t rely on cars as the sole reliable options for transportation."

Plans to connect neighborhoods with bikeable walking trails that connect to other transit options, such as bus and rail.

- Said, "I believe that we can have a community that doesn’t rely on cars as the sole reliable options for transportation."
- Plans to connect neighborhoods with bikeable walking trails that connect to other transit options, such as bus and rail.

Said, "We need to create a Renton that has housing for all its residents, providing the safety and security of a roof over every person’s head."

Plans to negotiate to pre-approve duplexes, fourplexes, and sixplexes to limit the cost of building new housing for developers.

Wants rent control for residential and commercial properties.

Supports ending property tax exemptions on land holdings in order to fund housing programs.

Advocates for an unoccupied unit tax on rental and commercial space.

- Said, "We need to create a Renton that has housing for all its residents, providing the safety and security of a roof over every person’s head."
- Plans to negotiate to pre-approve duplexes, fourplexes, and sixplexes to limit the cost of building new housing for developers.
- Wants rent control for residential and commercial properties.
- Supports ending property tax exemptions on land holdings in order to fund housing programs.
- Advocates for an unoccupied unit tax on rental and commercial space.

Supports lowering carbon emissions, but believes that popularizing electric automobiles isn't enough to do so.

Plans to improve the environment by providing more public transport options.

- Supports lowering carbon emissions, but believes that popularizing electric automobiles isn't enough to do so.
- Plans to improve the environment by providing more public transport options.

Wants a "strong enforcement mechanism and a comprehensive implementation plan for Raise The Wage Renton."

Plans to raise pay for lower paid workers.

- Wants a "strong enforcement mechanism and a comprehensive implementation plan for Raise The Wage Renton."
- Plans to raise pay for lower paid workers.

Advocates for implementation of crisis care centers and mental health counseling.

Wants to build a response group for people in crisis that doesn't require police officers. He said, "Police play a part in public safety and we can’t expect them to be able to respond to all of society’s issues."

Plans to create a community council overseeing police conduct and that has the authority to hold officers accountable.

- Advocates for implementation of crisis care centers and mental health counseling.
- Wants to build a response group for people in crisis that doesn't require police officers. He said, "Police play a part in public safety and we can’t expect them to be able to respond to all of society’s issues."
- Plans to create a community council overseeing police conduct and that has the authority to hold officers accountable.

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Michael Westgaard

Michael Westgaard graduated from John Marshall High School, then attended North Seattle Community College. He has volunteered with Working Washington, and is currently involved with Raise the Wage Renton.

Michael Westgaard is currently the operator of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, which he has been since 2018. He was previously a transportation driver for the Franz Family Bakery in 2015.

Michael Westgaard's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

- "I believe that we can have a community that doesn’t rely on cars as the sole reliable options for transportation."
- Intends to connect neighborhoods with bikeable walking trails that connect to other transit options, such as bus and rail.

- "We need to create a Renton that has housing for all its residents, providing the safety and security of a roof over every person’s head."
- Plans to negotiate to pre-approve duplexes, fourplexes, and sixplexes to limit cost to builders.
- Wants to institute rent controls in both the commercial and residential spheres.
- Supports ending property tax exemptions on land holdings in order to fund housing programs.
- Advocates for an unoccupied unit tax on rental and commercial space.

- Supports combatting carbon emissions, but believes that popularizing electric automobiles isn't enough to do so.
- Plans to improve the environment through increasing public transport options.

- Wants a "strong enforcement mechanism and a comprehensive implementation plan for Raise The Wage Renton."
- Plans to implement a pay raise for lower paid workers.

- Advocates for implementation of crisis care centers and mental health counseling.
- Wants to build a response group for people in crisis that doesn't require police officers: "Police play a part in public safety and we can’t expect them to be able to respond to all of society’s issues."
- Plans to create a community council overseeing police conduct and that has the authority to hold officers accountable.

Nancy is originally from Europe, and she grew up in Renton. She has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences from the University of Washington. She lives with her husband. They have five adult children.

Nancy is the senior global IT sourcing, planning and vendor manager for Boeing. She used to work in Boeing's IT procurement and supplier management department. She also used to be a project-supply chain manager at Panasonic Avionics Corporation and senior director operations and supplier program manager and supply chain senior manager at ParaTimber Works.

Nancy Sivitilli's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

Wants to improve the city's economy in terms of small businesses.

- Wants to improve the city's economy in terms of small businesses.

As of July 3, 2023, Nancy Sivitilli’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Intends to implement changes in terms of children's education in order to improve overall living conditions.

- Intends to implement changes in terms of children's education in order to improve overall living conditions.

Said, "I have concerns over SAFETY and crime, homelessness and drugs, along with helping youth and providing our children a good education."

- Said, "I have concerns over SAFETY and crime, homelessness and drugs, along with helping youth and providing our children a good education."

Nancy Sivitilli

Nancy Sivitilli is originally from Europe, and lived for most of her childhood in Renton. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis on Global Business. She lives with her husband in Renton, with whom she has five adult children, two sons, and three stepdaughters with.

Nancy Sivitilli is the current Senior Global IT Sourcing, Planning and Vendor Manager for Boeing, which she has been since 2015. She was previously working in their IT Procurement and Supplier Management department from 2012 to 2015. She worked at Panasonic Avionics Corporation as a Project-Supply Chain Manager from 2011 to 2012, and ParaTimber Works as both their Senior Director Operations and Supplier Program manager (2008-2011) and Supply Chain Senior Manager (2008-2010).

Nancy Sivitilli's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Nancy Sivitilli’s website did not contain information on this issue and Nancy Sivitilli did not complete our questionnaire.

- " I have concerns over SAFETY and crime, homelessness and drugs, along with helping youth and providing our children a good education."

Randy has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Davis. He lives with his wife in Renton Highlands. They have five children and five grandchildren.

Randy used to be an engineer and manager for Boeing.

Randy Corman used to be a Renton city council member. He was in office for seven terms. He was council president for six years and council president pro tempore for six years.

Wants more green spaces and sidewalks, while minimizing new traffic in established neighborhoods.

Plans to incentivize new multifamily construction in downtown urban areas.

Supports the Neighborhood program and community improvement grants.

Said, "I will continue to help ensure transportation and utility infrastructure projects are timely, efficient, and provide value to the tax payers and rate payers."

- Wants more green spaces and sidewalks, while minimizing new traffic in established neighborhoods.
- Plans to incentivize new multifamily construction in downtown urban areas.
- Supports the Neighborhood program and community improvement grants.
- Said, "I will continue to help ensure transportation and utility infrastructure projects are timely, efficient, and provide value to the tax payers and rate payers."

Plans to partner with Renton Housing Authority to increase the number of subsidized housing units.

Wants to "continue to implement building code standards that encourage construction of affordable housing, such as density incentives and the waiver of certain fees when housing will be offered to residents with proven need."

Intends to work with the county and non-profits to move homeless residents into shelters and permanent housing.

Advocates for connecting homeless residents with services to encourage training, job retention, and healthcare.

- Plans to partner with Renton Housing Authority to increase the number of subsidized housing units.
- Wants to "continue to implement building code standards that encourage construction of affordable housing, such as density incentives and the waiver of certain fees when housing will be offered to residents with proven need."
- Intends to work with the county and non-profits to move homeless residents into shelters and permanent housing.
- Advocates for connecting homeless residents with services to encourage training, job retention, and healthcare.

Wants to create more green spaces in the city.

- Wants to create more green spaces in the city.

Supports renewal efforts of downtown Renton.

Wants to rejuvenate the town through meaningful artwork and improving historic buildings to boost tourism.

Advocates for existing businesses and encourages new stores and employers to come to the city.

- Supports renewal efforts of downtown Renton.
- Wants to rejuvenate the town through meaningful artwork and improving historic buildings to boost tourism.
- Advocates for existing businesses and encourages new stores and employers to come to the city.

Intends to combat rapid increases in crime.

Plans to "ensure we continue our fight against hate crimes and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law."

Supports officers receiving de-escalation training and emphasis on calls not being met with armed response if they can be handled by other emergency services.

Wants to implement a community court concerned with rehabilitation and accountability in order to combat recidivism (repeat offenses).

- Intends to combat rapid increases in crime. 
- Plans to "ensure we continue our fight against hate crimes and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law."
- Supports officers receiving de-escalation training and emphasis on calls not being met with armed response if they can be handled by other emergency services.
- Wants to implement a community court concerned with rehabilitation and accountability in order to combat recidivism (repeat offenses).

Randy Corman

Randy Corman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Davis. He lives with his wife, with whom he has five children with, in Renton Highlands. They also have five grandchildren.

Randy Corman was previously an engineer and manager for Boeing from 1984 to 2017.

Randy Corman was previously a member of Renton's city council from 1994 to 2021, serving 7 terms. He served as council president for 6 years and council president pro-tem for 6 years.

- Working on increasing green spaces and sidewalks while minimizing new traffic in established neighborhoods.
- Wants to incentivize new multifamily construction in downtown urban areas.
- Supports the Neighborhood program and community improvement grants.
- "I will continue to help ensure transportation and utility infrastructure projects are timely, efficient, and provide value to the tax payers and rate payers."

King County

Information on Sean Atchison's personal background is not available at this time.

Information on Sean Atchison's professional background is not available at this time.

Information on Sean Atchison's political background is not available at this time.

As of July 3, 2023, Sean Atchison did not have a website.

Sean Atchison

As of July 3, 2023, Sean Atchison did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Steven is originally from Pasadena, California. He grew up in Baldwin Park, California. He has lived in the Seattle area for nine years and in Renton for six years. He has a bachelor's degree in computer science from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona.

Steven is the founder of Elm Health. He used to be a senior software engineer at Microsoft and the founder of Last Resort Development.

Steven Vargas' campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Steven Vargas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "I am committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to call Renton home."

Advocates for policies the make housing more accessible and affordable overall.

- Said, "I am committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to call Renton home."
- Advocates for policies the make housing more accessible and affordable overall.

Said, "As your representative, I believe it's important to be transparent and accountable for how your tax dollars are being used."

Wants to streamline city processes and make such processes easier for constituents to understand.

- Said, "As your representative, I believe it's important to be transparent and accountable for how your tax dollars are being used."
- Wants to streamline city processes and make such processes easier for constituents to understand.

Said, "I will work to ensure that our local leaders prioritize your safety over politics."

Plans to reduce crime and other safety concerns in Renton.

- Said, "I will work to ensure that our local leaders prioritize your safety over politics."
- Plans to reduce crime and other safety concerns in Renton.

Steven Vargas

Steven Vargas is originally from Pasadena, California and grew up in Baldwin Park, California. He moved to the Seattle area in 2014 and has been living in Renton since 2017. Steven earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Steven Vargas is the founder of Elm Health, a company he created in 2023. He has also been a senior software engineer at Microsoft since 2020, and has worked for the company for 9 years in total. He is the founder of Last Resort development, which was created in 2019.

Steven Vargas' campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Steven Vargas’s website did not contain information on this issue and Steven Vargas did not complete our questionnaire.

- "I am committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to call Renton home."
- Advocates for policies the make housing more accessible and affordable overall.

- "As your representative, I believe it's important to be transparent and accountable for how your tax dollars are being used."
- Wants to streamline city processes and make such processes easier for constituents to understand.

- "I will work to ensure that our local leaders prioritize your safety over politics."
- Plans to reduce crime and other safety concerns in Renton.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy, including passing legislation about the police, fire department, parks, libraries, electricity, water, solid waste, and drainage utilities. 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department.
- City council members serve four year terms, and elections are nonpartisan. City council members are either elected to represent specific districts or are elected at-large, meaning that they represent the entire city. 

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