PLATFORM
Improving Public Safety
Our communities suffer from crime and general lawlessness often due to policies that ignore the root causes.
As a member of the Law and Justice Committee in Olympia, Senator Wagoner had a front-row seat to some of the worst policy decisions imaginable over the past seven years. Keith has consistently stood with law enforcement and first responders to help them, help our communities. It was his honor to be selected as the 2020 Senator of the Year by the Fraternal Order of Police.
Senator Wagoner also was the prime sponsor of legislation that created a statewide “co-responder” curriculum to properly train and equip a new generation of public safety professionals. Co-responders work in tandem with traditional law enforcement to get people the help they need when their behavior causes an interaction with law enforcement.
Keith will bring his real experience to the position of County Commisioner to implement policies that will keep Skagit a safe community to live in.
Preserving our Rural and Small City Culture for Future Generations
Skagit County is a special place, and those that live here recognize that. While growth is happening all around us, managing that growth and our unique culture here is important.
One of the key elements is affordability. As Senator, Keith led in the fight to defeat a proposed 300% increase in property taxing authority to local government. The bill was withdrawn due to his and other's work in Olympia but it will be back in future legislative sessions. Olympia overspends and underfunds local government. His bills SB5568 (Returns liquor revenue to local government) and SB5404 (Doubles cannabis revenue to local government) would eliminate any need for increasing your property taxes. But, the majority would-not-hear-it in committee.
Keith will continue to put forth policies that help our community, families, farmers and small businesses thrive in Skagit County, while keeping our community's character for future generations to enjoy.
Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Farming and Small Businesses.
The economy, taxes, costs of goods and fuel are hurting residents, farmers and businesses alike. We are losing both farmers and businesses every day in our state.
Keith will work to reduce cumbersome regulations on our farmers and our small businesses. He is committed to helping farmers thrive and businesses succeed. This helps create family-wage jobs and improved services in Skagit County.
