King County Elections - Paul Addis - Lt. Governor Candidacy Statement lyrics

Elected Experience: VP, Belltown Community Council (2014); PCO, 1st Legislative District (2012) Other Professional Experience: Sr. Business an*lyst (Finance), Alaska Airlines; Accounting Specialist, Delta Airlines; CEO, Life Spring Ministry International; Cryptologic Linguist, US Army Intelligence Education: BBA, Management (Georgia State University) Community Service: Meals on Wheels (Regional Coordinator); YearUp! (Mentor); City Fruit (Volunteer); Alaska Air Green Team (Member); Bread of Life Mission (Volunteer) Statement: Every sports fan knows that a referee can't call a fair game if they are working for one of the teams. As a member of neither the Republican nor Democratic Parties, I am uniquely qualified to be the most practical and impartial ‘referee' in the Lieutenant Governor's role as Senate President. As someone that doesn't accept donations from big money special interests, I am likewise best suited to carry out the duties of Rules Committee Chair. Only a ‘gatekeeper' that isn't beholden to those special interests can ensure the voice of the people is heard in the Senate. As your Lieutenant Governor, my primary function will be to ensure that legislation beneficial to the people sees the light of day, that legislation is fairly debated and that legislation favored by corporate interests doesn't get preferential treatment. My criteria for appointing committee members will be how well they have supported legislation that benefits the people over corporate interests. I believe that civil and economic liberty provide maximum prosperity and happiness in a society. We need to make the legislative process more accessible to the citizens. I'm asking for your support and your vote. Let's make a positive change together.