Janet St. Clair for State Senate LD10

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My journey in public service began over 30 years ago as a social worker. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—from foster parent to social worker, non-profit executive, and now on the Island County Commission. Each role has reinforced my belief in people's strength and resilience when supported by common-sense policies.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/27aa4619-f31b-4eb3-a44c-09b44dd388ae/7b5e24a2-451a-4462-a86f-0519c1cb0421/7b5e24a2-451a-4462-a86f-0519c1cb0421.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3594%2C2140&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="base">As a social worker and foster parent, I helped at-risk children find stability and permanency in their lives. I've managed child welfare programs and trained both professionals and prospective parents about fostering. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the challenges facing our most vulnerable community members.Since 2018, I've had the honor of serving as your Island County Commissioner. In this role, I've focused on increasing healthcare and mental health treatment in our communities, serving our veterans, protecting the Puget Sound for future generations, increasing affordable housing, and supporting our first responders with increased funding for the Island County Sheriff's Office. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/27aa4619-f31b-4eb3-a44c-09b44dd388ae/b95b8deb-dd6d-4bed-ba00-15c71743bee1/b95b8deb-dd6d-4bed-ba00-15c71743bee1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C79%2C945%2C641&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="27" tiltdirection="right" variant="base">As the daughter of a Navy Veteran in WWII and granddaughter of a World War I veteran, supporting veterans and military families is deeply personal to me. I'm proud to have increased the number of Veteran Service Officers in Island County and delivered health and mental health support for those who have served.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/27aa4619-f31b-4eb3-a44c-09b44dd388ae/dda566a1-fa87-449b-9bc4-b7b09dc5db4b/dda566a1-fa87-449b-9bc4-b7b09dc5db4b.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C640&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="base">In these divisive times, it's easy to forget what unites us. But I've seen firsthand how our shared values of community, mutual respect, and common purpose can transcend political divisions. These values aren't Republican or Democrat – they're Washingtonian.&nbsp;As your State Senator, I pledge to uphold these values, to work tirelessly for our district - to lower costs, keep our communities safe, protect access to health care, and make sure our tax dollars are respected.&nbsp;I'll strive to bridge divides, to listen to all voices, and to make decisions that benefit our entire community.I would be honored to earn your vote and continue serving our community in this new capacity. Together, we can build a brighter future for the 10th District and for all of Washington State.

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Janet St. Clair's Top Priorities

Higher prices for gas, groceries, health care and housing – what are we to do? In the State Senate, I’ll work to make sure housing, healthcare and childcare are within reach. I will work to lower the cost of basic needs and proactively target unfair price gouging by big corporations.&nbsp;I recognize the importance of the internet for families and have successfully worked to bring affordable, accessible connectivity to businesses and homes. I have worked locally and at the State level to bring investments and training for small businesses, ensuring jobs and fair wages.&nbsp; As a County Commissioner, I prioritized sustainable development and will work to build housing for working families and seniors.

Higher prices for gas, groceries, health care and housing – what are we to do? In the State Senate, I’ll work to make sure housing, healthcare and childcare are within reach.

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Lowering costs for working families

Women’s rights and personal healthcare choices are under assault by extremists.&nbsp; I worked to protect against the closure of the Women’s Health Clinic on Whidbey.&nbsp;As Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties Healthy Policy Committee, we passed a federal policy platform that included access to abortion and I will continue to make sure everyone in Washington State can receive the medical care they choose.&nbsp;I am 100% pro-choice and will work to make sure our healthcare rights are protected, for ourselves and future generations.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/27aa4619-f31b-4eb3-a44c-09b44dd388ae/e1975878-38db-497d-846b-5acdb6b5e736/e1975878-38db-497d-846b-5acdb6b5e736.avif?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1920%2C1665&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Women’s freedom to make their own health care decisions are under attack at all levels of government. Unlike the incumbent, I’m proud to be 100% pro-choice and my commitment to abortion access and reproductive freedom will never waiver.

Proudly pro-choice

As an Island County Commissioner, I led the effort to stop the closure of Whidbey Health and protect the Women’s Health Clinic. I know how important access to healthcare is in rural communities and will never stop fighting to make sure these facilities remain open. I will fight for affordable, accessible healthcare and to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, especially for disabled people, seniors and people on fixed incomes.

I know how important access to healthcare is in rural communities and will never stop fighting to make sure these facilities remain open.

Access to healthcare &amp; prescription drugs

We live in one of the most beautiful parts of Washington – it’s truly God’s Country. And it is key to our recreation and economy – tourism, fishing and economic development rely on our natural resources and unparalleled beauty.&nbsp; I’m focused on making sure we have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. I’m a fierce protector of salmon and our iconic orca population and will continue to support restoration and tribal rights. As an Island County Commissioner, I passed the first Climate Change Resolution committing to take specific and measurable actions to address climate change, align our work with current science and make continual efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I’m focused on making sure we have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.

Protecting our air &amp; water

I’m proud of my record on public safety. I’ve voted consistently to give the Island County Sheriff more resources and to strengthen our criminal justice system. I’ll always support our first responders. We’re also in the middle of a drug epidemic – the fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen. In Olympia, I’ll work to provide resources to law enforcement and our joint responders for compassionate, effective results. And, to be clear, I would have been a “NO” vote on changing the standards around police pursuits – police must be able to do their jobs.

The fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen. In Olympia, I’ll work to provide resources to law enforcement and joint responders for compassionate, effective results.

Supporting Law Enforcement

My father served in the Navy during World War II and I was taught at a young age to honor those who served.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/27aa4619-f31b-4eb3-a44c-09b44dd388ae/8f2575db-a4e3-45d1-9a6a-3cf86cc1b708/8f2575db-a4e3-45d1-9a6a-3cf86cc1b708.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1536%2C2048&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Sadly, our government hasn’t always lived up to that promise. In Olympia, I’ll work hard to make sure the state does everything it can to help veterans. As County Commissioner, I worked to increase Veteran Service Officers for our veterans and on federal policy to ensure adequate health and mental health services for those who served.

&nbsp;In Olympia, I’ll work hard to make sure the state does everything it can to help veterans.

Serving those who have served

I was a teacher and all of my children went to public schools. We are a family that values education.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funding our schools is the paramount duty for our state but it is falling short.&nbsp; The amount per student has not kept pace with inflation. I am hearing fears from teachers for their safety.&nbsp; With investments to secure our schools, we can ensure safety for all schools in our state.We must support career and technical education. Our children deserve pathways to&nbsp; careers that do not require a college degree.&nbsp;We need to address cyber security to protect the personal information of children and parents.&nbsp; We need to promote cyber safety and prevent cyberbullying.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/27aa4619-f31b-4eb3-a44c-09b44dd388ae/81561fb2-8aac-4057-9eb3-7e99f22e4811/2529d098-db30-448f-8974-ee57116cd887.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C498%2C4096%2C3246&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Our children are the future. Let’s support their education.

As a former teacher and parent, I value education. We need better funding, safer schools, support for career education, and stronger cyber protections. Our children’s future depends on it.

Improving our public schools

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<h2>Community Leaders</h2><ul><li>Charles Adkins</li><li>Cindy Lou Aillaud</li><li>Marti Anamosa</li><li>James Apa</li><li>Sherry Auer</li><li>David Bauermeister</li><li>Susan Rogers Berg</li><li>Paul Bigelow</li><li>Bob Bourdeau</li><li>Mona Campbell, Kristofferson Farm; Local Business Leader</li><li>Dave &amp; Mavis Cauffman</li><li>Scott and Kathleen Chase</li><li>Meg Conway</li><li>Myrna Corcoran</li><li>Jennifer Corser</li><li>Julie Dean, Fmr Stanwood Camano School Board Member</li><li>James Deanne</li><li>Rose Dennis</li><li>Charles and Mary Dicker</li><li>Kim Drury</li><li>Greg Easton</li><li>Aurora Echo</li><li>Christina Elliott</li><li>Cindy Epps</li><li>Brandon Ericson, Camano Business Owner</li><li>Adriane Fain</li><li>Nairy Finn</li><li>Paul Foster, Local Business Leader</li><li>Nick Fowler</li><li>Tom Fox</li><li>John Graham&nbsp;</li><li>Janet and Russell Harvey</li><li>Jackie Henderson</li><li>George Henny, CEO Whidbey Telecom</li><li>George Henry</li><li>Katheryn Howell</li><li>Merri Huffine</li><li>Linda Irvine</li><li>Cheryl Lawrence</li><li>John Leque</li><li>Laura Lewis</li><li>Rob King</li><li>Sally King</li><li>Nona Larson</li><li>Beverly Meadows-Lein</li><li>Barb and Linc Libby</li><li>Judith Lovelace</li><li>Perry Lovelace</li><li>Jessic McGready</li><li>Gary McIntyre</li><li>Don Meehan</li><li>Julie Melville</li><li>John Mishasek</li><li>Marco Morales</li><li>Rose Olsen, Community Volunteer</li><li>Rhonda Paulson, Community Leader</li><li>Janet Penny</li><li>Cary Petersen</li><li>Gary Piazzon</li><li>Luke Plambeck</li><li>Sarah Richards</li><li>Melody Risner</li><li>Joann Roomes</li><li>Lee Rosendaal</li><li>Madeline Rose</li><li>Amett Satin</li><li>Chuck Schufreider</li><li>Stephan Schwartz</li><li>Randy and Melanie Serroels</li><li>Betsy Shields</li><li>Diane Shiner</li><li>Kathy Shiner</li><li>Jim Sliker</li><li>John Stone</li><li>James Somers</li><li>Jane Spalding</li><li>Joann Strong</li><li>Ellen Suffern</li><li>Linda Talman</li><li>Susan Cohen Thompson, Camano Artist</li><li>Clay Thompson</li><li>Jan Treml, Community Leader</li><li>Linda Wehrman</li><li>“ska je tah lo” Lona Wilbur</li><li>Kim Williams, Former CEO of Providence</li><li>Karen Wilson</li><li>Frances Wood</li></ul>*Title for identification purposes only, does not indicate endorsement from the organization

<h2>Janet St. Clair announces for State Senate</h2>She will focus on making NW Washington more affordable, and on public safety, environment and choice.

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<h2>Las prioridades principales de Janet St. Clair</h2><h5>Reducir los costos para las familias trabajadoras</h5>&nbsp;Aumentan los precios de la gasolina, los alimentos, la atención médica y la vivienda: ¿qué haremos? En el Senado estatal, trabajaré para garantizar que la vivienda, la atención médica y las guarderías estén al alcance. Trabajaré para reducir el costo de las necesidades básicas y abordar, de forma proactiva, la manipulación injusta de los precios por parte de las grandes empresas. Reconozco la importancia que tiene el Internet para las familias y he trabajado con éxito para llevar una conectividad asequible y accesible a empresas y hogares. He trabajado a nivel local y estatal para conseguir inversiones y formación para las pequeñas empresas, garantizando puestos de trabajo y salarios justos.&nbsp; Como comisionada del condado, he dado prioridad al desarrollo sostenible, y trabajaré para construir viviendas para las familias trabajadoras y los ancianos.<h5>Orgullosamente a favor del derecho a decidir</h5>Los derechos de las mujeres y sus opciones de atención médica personal están siendo atacados por extremistas.&nbsp; Trabajé para impedir el cierre de la Women’s Health Clinic (Clinica) en Whidbey. Como vicepresidenta del Comité de Política Saludable de la National Association of Counties, aprobamos una plataforma política federal que incluía el acceso al aborto, y seguiré asegurándome de que todos los habitantes del estado de Washington puedan recibir la atención médica que elijan. Me enorgullece estar 100% a favor del derecho a decidir, y trabajaremos para garantizar la protección de nuestros derechos de atención médica, para nosotros y para las generaciones futuras.&nbsp;<h5>Acceso a la atención médica y a los medicamentos de venta con receta&nbsp;</h5>Como comisionada del condado de Island, dirigí los esfuerzos para detener el cierre de Whidbey Health y proteger la Women’s Health Clinic (Clinica). Sé lo importante que es el acceso a la atención médica en las comunidades rurales y nunca dejaré de luchar para que estos centros sigan abiertos. Lucharé por una atención médica asequible y accesible, y por reducir el costo de los medicamentos de venta con receta, especialmente para los discapacitados, los ancianos y las personas con ingresos fijos.<h5>Proteger el aire y el agua</h5>&nbsp;Vivimos en una de las zonas más bellas de Washington: el verdadero país de Dios. Y es clave para nuestro entretenimiento y nuestra economía: el turismo, la pesca y el desarrollo económico dependen de nuestros recursos naturales y de nuestra belleza sin igual.&nbsp; Me dedico a garantizar que tengamos aire puro para respirar y agua limpia para beber. Soy una firme protectora del salmón y de nuestra emblemática población de orcas, y seguiré apoyando la restauración y los derechos tribales. Como comisionada del condado de Island, aprobé la primera Resolución sobre el Cambio Climático comprometiéndome a tomar medidas específicas y mensurables para hacer frente al cambio climático, alinear nuestro trabajo con la ciencia actual y hacer esfuerzos continuos para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.<h5>&nbsp;</h5><h5>Apoyo a las fuerzas de orden público</h5>&nbsp;Estoy orgullosa de lo que he hecho en materia de seguridad pública. En reiteradas ocasiones, he votado para dar al alguacil del condado de Island más recursos y para fortalecer nuestro sistema de justicia penal. Siempre apoyaré a nuestro personal de servicios de emergencia. También estamos en medio de una epidemia de drogas: la crisis del fentanilo no se parece a nada que hayamos visto antes. En Olympia, trabajaré para proporcionar recursos a las fuerzas del orden y a nuestros equipos de respuesta conjunta para obtener resultados compasivos y eficaces.&nbsp;Y, para que quede claro, yo habría votado en contra de la modificación de las normas relativas a las persecuciones policiales: la policía debe poder hacer su trabajo.&nbsp;<h5>Al servicio de los que han servido</h5>Mi padre sirvió en la Marina durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y desde pequeña me enseñaron a honrar a los que sirvieron.Por desgracia, nuestro gobierno no siempre ha estado a la altura de esa promesa. En Olympia, trabajaré duro para asegurarme de que el estado haga todo lo posible para ayudar a los veteranos. Como comisionada del condado, trabajé para aumentar el número de agentes de los Servicios para Veteranos para nuestros veteranos y en la política federal para garantizar servicios médicos y de salud mental adecuados para aquellos que sirvieron.

Pasé mis 30&nbsp;años de carrera como trabajadora social en el ámbito de las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro a la vez que ejercía de madre de acogida voluntaria, para ayudar a niños en situación de riesgo a encontrar estabilidad y permanencia en su vida. Como directora de grandes organizaciones de servicios sociales, equilibré presupuestos complejos y multimillonarios con diversas fuentes de financiamiento. Trabajé para promulgar políticas de sentido común que repercutieran directamente en la vida de las personas a las que servía. Trabajé en servicios de salud mental y atención primaria integrados y de vanguardia que reconocían la importancia tanto de la salud física como de la mental. Dirigí un equipo que puso en marcha uno de los primeros programas de salud integrados y culturalmente apropiados del estado de Washington. Como madre de acogida y como profesional, me encargué de programas de bienestar infantil y formé a padres profesionales y aspirantes en la crianza temporal.Creo en la fuerza y la resiliencia de las personas cuando el gobierno se esfuerza por aplicar políticas de sentido común que reconocen la importancia de comunidades en las que las personas pueden prosperar en el lugar donde viven, trabajan y juegan. Cuando me retiré del trabajo social, aproveché mi amor por la naturaleza y mis conocimientos de administración de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro para convertirme en directora ejecutiva a tiempo parcial de una organización medioambiental local que trabaja para mejorar y proteger la belleza de nuestras islas. Tengo el privilegio de haber trabajado al lado de profesionales dedicados y talentosos. La importancia del trabajo en equipo y la colaboración han sido fundamentales a lo largo de mi carrera.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ejerzo como comisionada del condado de Island desde 2018. Como comisionada, me comprometí a mejorar la vida de las familias trabajadoras. Aumenté los fondos para la ayuda a la vivienda, abogué por la protección de los trabajadores y por salarios competitivos, y apoyé a nuestro personal de servicios de emergencia aumentando los fondos para la Oficina del Alguacil del condado de Island.Como hija de un veterano de la Marina y nieta de un veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la importancia de apoyar a los veteranos y a las familias de militares es un asunto muy personal para mí. Me enorgullece haber aumentado el número de agentes de los Servicios para Veteranos en el condado de Island y haber prestado apoyo médico y de salud mental a quienes han prestado servicio. Servir al pueblo del condado de Island ha sido un honor y espero seguir ofreciendo resultados reales a nuestra comunidad.&nbsp;Mi esposo y yo disfrutamos de nuestra familia mixta de hijos biológicos, hijastros e hijos de acogida. Aunque son nuestro perrito Bogey y nuestros nietos y perros nietos los que más alegría nos dan. Ahora reconozco que la mejor parte de la paternidad es convertirse en abuela. Nos pueden encontrar disfrutando de los parques locales del condado y del estado, jugando al tenis o en el agua disfrutando de la abundancia de nuestro hermoso mar de los Salish.Aporto un liderazgo respetuoso y experimentado que valora a la comunidad y a las personas, ante todo. Mi experiencia me permite trabajar en colaboración con otros líderes electos a nivel estatal y federal para elaborar políticas públicas justas y eficaces. Les propongo que, cuando nos unamos, con nuestros valores compartidos y un compromiso con las soluciones, nada nos dividirá en nuestros esfuerzos por fortalecer y proteger nuestras comunidades.

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Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair brought her campaign for the state senate District 10 seat to La Conner June 3 for a fundraiser at the Civic Garden Club. She spoke to a group of 20 of the faithful, primarily elders.

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St. Clair has been a strong advocate for our community over the last six years as an Island County Commissioner. Not only has she been a leader in dealing with the routine issues of county government, she has also taken issues to both the state and national level on our behalf.

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We are fortunate to have an outstanding Democratic candidate running for State Senate in the 10th LD.

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Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair kicked off her run for state Senate on Camano Island Sunday, welcoming the community to learn more about her hopes for serving in Olympia next year.

Janet St. Clair kicks off campaign for state Senate

<h4>Will focus on making NW Washington more affordable and on public safety,&nbsp;environment and choice</h4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECAMANO ISLAND – Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair today announced her campaign for the state Senate in the 10th Legislative District.&nbsp;“Working families are getting squeezed by higher prices for gas, groceries, healthcare and housing,” St. Clair, a Democrat, said. “As your state Senator, I’ll work to make sure housing, healthcare and prescription drugs are within reach. I will work to make real progress on affordable housing, and to lower the cost of necessities like food, medicine, and childcare.&nbsp; I will proactively target unfair price gouging by big corporations that limits your ability to get the care you need.”&nbsp;St. Clair spent 30 years as a social worker working in the non-profit sector while also serving as a volunteer foster parent, helping at-risk children find stability and permanency in their lives. Currently serving her second term as county commissioner, St. Clair has delivered real results for our community, working with both Democrats and Republicans. She secured funding for high-speed broadband Internet for rural communities, ensured funding commitments to build housing that seniors and working families can afford to live in, increased funding for the County Sheriff’s Office so it has the resources it needs to keep us safe, and strengthened Island County’s services to the community.As chair of the Island County Board of Health, St. Clair led the effort to stop the closure of Whidbey Health and protect the Women’s Health Clinic. She knows how important access to healthcare is in rural communities and will never stop fighting to make sure women can make their own healthcare decisions, free from political interference or geographic limits.&nbsp;“Women’s health care decisions are under attack at all levels of government,” said St. Clair. “Unlike the incumbent, I’m proud to be 100% pro-choice, and my commitment to women and reproductive freedom will never waiver.”&nbsp;“We live in one of the most beautiful parts of Washington —&nbsp; it’s truly God’s Country. And access to clean air to breathe and clean water to drink is key to our recreation and economy — tourism, fishing and economic development rely on our natural resources, unparalleled beauty and access to recreation,” said St. Clair.&nbsp; She led the effort to update the county greenhouse gas emissions study and the effort to recognize the climate emergency, passing the first Climate Change Resolution implemented with specific, measurable goals.St. Clair, the daughter of a Navy veteran and granddaughter of a World War II veteran, understands the importance of supporting veterans and military families. She’s increased Veterans Services officers in Island County and worked to deliver health and mental health services for those who served.&nbsp;“I was taught at a young age to honor veterans,” she continued. “Sadly, our government hasn’t always lived up to that promise. In Olympia, I’ll work hard to make sure the state does everything it can to help veterans and military families.”St. Clair announces with the support of State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, State Senator John Lovick, Former State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, Former Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, Mount Vernon City Councilmembers Richard Brocksmith and Andrew Vander Stoep, and former CEO of Providence Kim Williams.

St. Clair spent 30 years as a social worker working in the non-profit sector while also serving as a volunteer foster parent, helping at-risk children find stability and permanency in their lives. Currently serving her second term as county commissioner, St. Clair has delivered real results for our community, working with both Democrats and Republicans.

Janet St. Clair announces for State Senate

Se enfocará en hacer más asequible el noroeste de Washington y en la seguridad pública, el medioambiente y la igualdad de elección.PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATACAMANO ISLAND - Janet St. Clair, comisionada del condado de Island, anunció hoy su campaña para el Senado estatal en el 10.° distrito legislativo.St. Clair, demócrata, afirma: “las familias trabajadoras están sufriendo las consecuencias del aumento de los precios de la gasolina, los alimentos, la atención médica y la vivienda”. “Como su senadora estatal, trabajaré para garantizar que la vivienda, la atención médica y los medicamentos de venta con receta estén al alcance. Me dedicaré a lograr avances reales en materia de vivienda asequible y a reducir el costo de artículos de primera necesidad como alimentos, medicamentos y guarderías.&nbsp; Abordaré, de forma proactiva, la manipulación injusta de los precios por parte de las grandes empresas que limitan su capacidad para recibir la atención que necesitan”.&nbsp;St. Clair trabajó 30&nbsp;años como trabajadora social en el ámbito de las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro a la vez que ejercía de madre de acogida voluntaria, para ayudar a niños en situación de riesgo a encontrar estabilidad y permanencia en su vida. En su segundo mandato como comisionada del condado, St. Clair ha obtenido resultados reales para nuestra comunidad, trabajando tanto con demócratas como con republicanos. Garantizó el financiamiento de Internet de banda ancha de alta velocidad para las comunidades rurales; procuró la financiación para construir viviendas que los ancianos y las familias trabajadoras puedan pagar; aumentó los fondos para la Oficina del Alguacil del condado a fin de que tenga los recursos que necesita para mantenernos seguros; y fortaleció los servicios del condado de Island para la comunidad.Como presidenta del Consejo de Salud del Condado de Island, St. Clair dirigió los esfuerzos para detener el cierre de Whidbey Health y proteger la Women’s Health Clinic (Clinica). Sabe lo importante que es el acceso a la atención médica en las comunidades rurales y nunca dejará de luchar para que las mujeres puedan tomar sus propias decisiones médicas, libres de injerencias políticas o límites geográficos.&nbsp;“Las decisiones médicas de las mujeres están siendo atacadas en todos los niveles de gobierno”, señaló St. Clair. “A diferencia del titular, me enorgullece estar 100&nbsp;% a favor del derecho a decidir, y mi compromiso con las mujeres y la libertad reproductiva nunca vacilará”.&nbsp;“Vivimos en una de las zonas más bellas de Washington: el verdadero país de Dios. El acceso a aire puro para respirar y a agua limpia para beber es clave para nuestro entretenimiento y nuestra economía: el turismo, la pesca y el desarrollo económico dependen de nuestros recursos naturales, de nuestra belleza sin igual y del acceso a las actividades recreativas”, declaró St. Clair.&nbsp; Dirigió los esfuerzos para actualizar el estudio de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero del condado y el esfuerzo para reconocer la emergencia climática con la aprobación de la primera Resolución sobre el Cambio Climático ejecutada con objetivos específicos y mensurables.St. Clair, hija de un veterano de la Marina y nieta de un veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, comprende la importancia de apoyar a los veteranos y a las familias de militares. Aumentó el número de agentes de los Servicios para Veteranos en el condado de Island y trabajó para ofrecer servicios médicos y de salud mental a quienes prestaron servicio.“Desde muy joven me enseñaron a honrar a los veteranos”, continuó. “Por desgracia, nuestro gobierno no siempre ha estado a la altura de esa promesa. En Olympia, trabajaré duro para asegurarme de que el estado haga todo lo posible para ayudar a los veteranos y a las familias de los militares”.St. Clair se postula con el apoyo del líder de la mayoría del Senado estatal, Andy Billig; el senador estatal John Lovick; la exsenadora estatal Mary Margaret Haugen; la excomisionada del condado de Island, Helen Price Johnson; los concejales de Mount Vernon, Richard Brocksmith y Andrew Vander Stoep; y la exdirectora ejecutiva de Providence, Kim Williams.

Se enfocará en hacer más asequible el noroeste de Washington y en la seguridad pública, el medioambiente y la igualdad de elección.Janet St. Clair, comisionada del condado de Island, anunció hoy su campaña para el Senado estatal en el 10.° distrito legislativo.

Janet St. Clair se postula para el Senado estatal

Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair wants to represent citizens at a different level of government.St. Clair, a Democrat and Camano Island resident, announced this week that she is running for the 10th Legislative District senate seat. She will face Sen. Ron Muzzall, a Republican from Oak Harbor.

St. Clair running for state senate

In its effort to bring broadband internet services to underserved areas of Camano and Whidbey islands, the Island County Broadband Action Team is asking for the community's help, according to a press release from Island County.

Broadband Action Team Asks for Feedback

Rick Felici and Janet St. Clair walked through a roadside homeless encampment Tuesday morning.

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"Working families are getting squeezed by higher prices for gas, groceries, healthcare and housing. I know how hard it has been lately. As your State Senator, I will work every day to lower the cost of basic needs and proactively target unfair price gouging by big corporations."