2020 Libertarian Party of Washington Voters Guide

Referendum 90, on whether Senate Bill 5395 on comprehensive sex education should be passed.

LPWA position: Rejected. The government should have no involvement in children’s education, and the state should not mandate anything to local school districts.

Advisory votes on tax increases 32, 33, 34, and 35.

LPWA position: Rejected, on all four.

Senate Joint Resolution 8212, on whether the state can put long-term care funds in the stock market to make better investments.

LPWA position: Rejected. The state has no right to these funds in the first place – they were taken by force from the taxpayer. If the long-term care fund is not solvent, government should address the reason for insolvency rather than using other people’s money in a way they may not approve of. Government should not be in the healthcare business or be using taxpayer money to invest in private companies.

Legislative and Candidate Endorsements

Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen, President

David Wiley for State Representative, District 38: Endorsed. David is Chair of Snohomish County Libertarian Party and committed to our principles; his positions on court reform are especially important.

Brett Borden for State Representative, District 9: Endorsed. The Treasurer of LPWA, Brett is a principled Libertarian fighting against government overreach. He will serve the people as he serves the party.

Marliza Melzer for State Representative, District 33: Recommended. Marliza is running against a tax-happy Democrat in a blue area. People in King County need to hear a voice against unaccountable taxation.

Dan Driscoll for Pacific County Board of Commissioners: Recommended. Dan has fought the government for years as a business owner over land use and licensing. Local government could use his perspective and experience.

LPWA did not consider any judicial endorsements at this time.