Richland City Council Pos 4
Ginger Wireman
Elected Experience
VP Meadows East Homeowners Association 2018 to present
Other Professional Experience
Communications & Outreach WA Dept. of Ecology, Nuclear Waste Program (Hanford), Water Quality Agent, WSU Cooperative Extension, Benton...
Engagement:
- Judy Sweeney
Endorsements and letters
Donors
💰$8,478 from 102+ donors, including Lee Steve ($1000)Ibew Localunion 112 Political Action Committee ($500)Washington Conservation Voters Action Fund ($500)Ibew Local Union 77 Pac ($500)Dihel Deb ($250)Szostek Stephanie ($250)Washington State Democrats ($240)Mckinley Doug ($200)
Ryan Lukson
Elected Experience
Richland City Council 2018-Present
Richland Mayor 2020-Present
Other Professional Experience
Benton County Prosecutor’s Office 2011-Present
Currently Assistant Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
Education
University of Washington...
Engagement:
- Tri-City Herald
Endorsements and letters
Donors
💰$2,980 from 7+ donors, including Washington Association Of Realtors ($1000)Ryan Lukson ($879)Revell Scott ($500)Conners Sam ($500)Plumb Erin ($101)
| Statement A | Strong A | Lean A | Lean B | Strong B | Statement B |
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Citizens should elect me because I will make the best decision I can based on my experience, judgment, and beliefs. |  WiremanI would familiarize myself with policies, and thoughtfully review information coming to Council, unlike my opponent. I would push for transparency and public input, beyond what is required by law. | Citizens should elect me because I will seek out opinions and perspectives different from my own when formulating a decision. | |||
Our city is not urban and shouldn't pretend to be. We should prioritize traffic flow. | WiremanInattentive drivers killed five pedestrians, seriously injured 13, and seriously injured four cyclists since 2011 in Richland. One-third of residents are unable to drive. Slowing cars saves lives. | Our city needs to grow its urban core and should prioritize pedestrian-friendliness, even if these things make for slower traffic. | |||
The city has a role to play in cost of living and affordable housing. | WiremanThe city has missed opportunities to incentivize and partner with developers in a way that would benefit residents and small businesses alike. We need housing for people at all ages and stages of life. | Cost of living and housing affordability should be left solely to the market. | |||
Cities should rely on the private sector to create projects that enhance culture. | WiremanCouncil ignores internal policies and procedures, costing us about $4.4M in two years. That would go a long way toward building an arts or aquatic center which would bring new money to town. | Cities should help fund major capital projects that enhance the vibrancy of local culture. | |||
We should control and guide suburban sprawl even if doing so affects short-term economic growth. | WiremanIt is more fiscally sound to invest in our city center and create opportunities to get more feet through the doors of small businesses. We get more in taxes and spend less on infrastructure that way. | We shouldn’t restrain free market development; it's critical to our local economy. | |||
A local majority is against cannabis legalization and therefore we should not allow cannabis businesses in our city. | WiremanIf we voted to allow pot sales in Richland, I would want to direct the taxes to recreation or arts programs or something that locals obviously benefit from - not just throw it into the general fund. | Cannabis is legal in the state of Washington and running a cannabis business should be legal in our city. | |||
The city has a responsibility to control homelessness by code enforcement. | WiremanI would encourage better partnerships across the Tri, and fight for local addiction or mental health services, and transitional housing, and not just try to push the unhoused to Pasco or Kennewick. | The city has a responsibility to reduce homelessness by addressing its systemic roots. | |||
The city needs to invest more in mental health and other vital services so that police departments don't need to wear so many hats. | WiremanA friend hoping to move an elderly lady with dementia into assisted living was told to call RPD for a cognitive evaluation. No officer was available to respond to her home and conduct the test. | Redistributing police department funds will only put greater strain on existing officers. |