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Marie Shimada (Island County Commissioner Board District 1, Washington, candidate 2024)
Marie Shimada (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Island County Commissioner Board District 1 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]
Shimada completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Marie Shimada provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024:
- High school: South Whidbey High School
- Bachelor's: University of Washington
- J.D.: University of San Diego School of Law
- Gender: Female
- Profession: Community Advocate
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Marie Shimada for County Commissioner: Leading us into the future.
- Campaign website
- Campaign endorsements
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Island County Commissioner Board District 1
Melanie Bacon and Marie Shimada ran in the general election for Island County Commissioner Board District 1 on November 5, 2024.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Island County Commissioner Board District 1
Melanie Bacon, Marie Shimada, Wanda J. Grone, and Steven Myres ran in the primary for Island County Commissioner Board District 1 on August 6, 2024.
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Election results
Endorsements
To view Shimada's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Shimada in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Marie Shimada completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shimada's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am deeply rooted in this community, not only as someone who grew up here, but also as an adult who is partnered to a fifth-generation Whidbey resident as we actively try to grow our family here. I want to confidently raise my children here knowing they will inherit a resilient and thriving island.
For the past few years, citizens in District 1 have expressed to me their frustration with stagnant leadership. I am running to change this because I believe our community deserves better. We need a community advocate who can champion local interests and issues while retaining and motivating Island County employees.
- Supporting our local businesses and workforce, including County employees. Right now so many of us are struggling to make ends meet, the cost of groceries continues to rise, rent has been an overwhelming burden for many years now, and the rising cost of necessary goods like gas are a huge burden to local families. We must address this at a local level. I joined the board of the Economic Development Council for Island County because I care about supporting local residents in a prosperous and sustainable future, and I will continue this mission as Commissioner. I will work to bolster local economic development programs so that small business owners have the support they need to enjoy a thriving island economy.
- Climate resilience: I want to confidently know that my children, who will be sixth-generation Whidbey residents, will still be able to enjoy our local forests, farmlands, and beaches well into their own future (and my grandchildrens’ futures). I want all Island County residents to always have access to safe drinking water, especially in the face of issues such as sea level rise and water resource concerns. I will advocate for the use of effective and accurate research and data to make informed decisions for the protection of our beautiful rural character and natural resources. I won’t pretend that resiliency is an issue for a future generation to solve – I will act swiftly right now to keep addressing our community’s concerns.
- Housing for everyone: In a recent survey that was prepared by the Island County Planning Department staff who are working on the Comprehensive Plan Update, Island County residents responded that, after “natural resource protection” and “rural character,” affordable housing was their highest priority. I will continue working with County departments, community organizations, and local advocates on issues that matter most to residents. Access to housing is essential to supporting our local economy and workforce. I personally understand how difficult and expensive it can be to find local housing, and I am committed to helping remove barriers so that our community can keep its talented workforce.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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