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Heather earned her associate's degree from Bellevue College and her bachelor's degree from University of Washington (Bothell). 

Heather is a nurse in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Harborview Medical Center and serves on the King County Board of Health. She has also been a C\charge and staff nurse in a level one trauma center and teaching institution, and she is a former chair of a Unit Practice Council and a former member of the Nursing Practice Council.

Heather Koellen is a city council member in North Bend. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She also served as a city planning commissioner in North Bend.

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Supports strict enforcement of workplace safety standards.

Supports policies that encourage union membership, advocates for workers in negotiations, and opposes "Right to Work" laws.

Supports fair wages, paid leave, and improved working conditions for all workers, including those in emerging industries like cannabis.

- Supports strict enforcement of workplace safety standards.
- Supports policies that encourage union membership, advocates for workers in negotiations, and opposes "Right to Work" laws.
- Supports fair wages, paid leave, and improved working conditions for all workers, including those in emerging industries like cannabis.

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Supports policies that preserve natural habitats, implement stricter pollutant regulations, and protect endangered species.

Supports comprehensive climate action legislation to reduce carbon emissions, invest in renewable energy, and promote sustainable land use practices.

Supports expanding public transportation to reduce fossil fuel reliance and promote equitable access to clean air and water.

- Supports policies that preserve natural habitats, implement stricter pollutant regulations, and protect endangered species.
- Supports comprehensive climate action legislation to reduce carbon emissions, invest in renewable energy, and promote sustainable land use practices.
- Supports expanding public transportation to reduce fossil fuel reliance and promote equitable access to clean air and water.

Energy & the Environment

Supports increased funding and support for mental health services, especially for frontline workers and those affected by trauma.

Supports addressing disparities in reproductive health outcomes among different racial and socioeconomic groups.

Supports fair compensation and protections for healthcare workers, including mental health support for work-related issues.

- Supports increased funding and support for mental health services, especially for frontline workers and those affected by trauma.
- Supports addressing disparities in reproductive health outcomes among different racial and socioeconomic groups.
- Supports fair compensation and protections for healthcare workers, including mental health support for work-related issues.

Healthcare

As of October 7, 2024, Heather Koellen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports policies that prioritize education.

Supports increasing funding for public schools, teacher retention programs, and policies ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students.

- Supports policies that prioritize education.
- Supports increasing funding for public schools, teacher retention programs, and policies ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students.

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Heather Koellen

Heather obtained her Associates degree from Bellevue College and her Bachelors from Universtiy of Washington (Bothell). 

Heather Koellen is a nurse in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Harborview Medical Center and serves on the King County Board of Health. She is a current North Bend City Councilmember and a former North Bend City Planning Commissioner. Heather has also been a Charge and Staff nurse in a level one trauma center and teaching institution, and she is a former chair of a Unit Practice Council and a former member of the Nursing Practice Council.

Heather Koellen was elected as a City Council Member for the City of North Bend in 2020 and has been in office for one term. 

Promises to address the housing crisis in Washington State.

Supports expanding affordable housing by increasing funding for the state Housing Trust Fund, supporting permanent supportive housing programs, and ensuring robust renter protections.

Supports efforts to prevent "unsustainable rent increases" to reduce homelessness.

Opposes any legislation that seeks to restrict abortion access.

Believes in the urgent need to address climate change and enhance environmental sustainability.

Supports measures to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

Supports increased funding for maternal healthcare services to improve outcomes and reduce mortality rates, especially in underserved communities.

Supports equitable access to quality healthcare for all.

Endorsed by the Northwest Women's Political Caucus.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Endorsed by the National Organization for Women Action Fund, the National Women's Political Caucus, and the Women's Campaign Fund.

Believes in strong public safety measures to protect the community.

Supports public safety measures to ensure community security.

Supports the King County Federation of Democratic Women.

Supports expanded and affordable childcare options for families with non-standard work hours.

Believes in equitable access to education and childcare.

Supports investing in the future of the district.

As of October 8, 2024, Heather Koellen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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