Presenting clear, straightforward proposals to amend our County Charter
Making the county manger present the budget to the council and public at the beginning of September instead of November will promote more public involvement and give time for more the council to examine the proposal.
Washington state ranks 51st in the country for law enforcement staffing levels and it one of the worst rated for crime levels. Prioritizing law enforcement officers is the first step to changing the trend.
Providing the county council with the employees and power to investigate citizen complaints and independently audit county programs for effectiveness is essential to having representatives check and balance to the power of the executive branch.
Peter Silliman’s campaign is driven by a commitment to serve, focusing on efficient government policies and free market growth for our county’s future.