Joshua grew up in Bonney Lake. He graduated from Harvard University. He is married to his wife Patricia.

Joshua has served in the United States Marine Corps and has been involved with the Pacific Northwest Veterans Coalition.

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As mayor, worked to balance the city’s budget, increase spending for public safety, and cut taxes.

- As mayor, worked to balance the city’s budget, increase spending for public safety, and cut taxes.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes police pursuit policies should be determined by local jurisdictions based on their unique needs and capacities.

Supports enhancing public safety through community development, local economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and disaster preparedness.

Believes in supporting veterans through community leadership, protecting victims of military sexual trauma, and improving police training for better veteran support.

- Believes police pursuit policies should be determined by local jurisdictions based on their unique needs and capacities.
- Supports enhancing public safety through community development, local economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and disaster preparedness.
- Believes in supporting veterans through community leadership, protecting victims of military sexual trauma, and improving police training for better veteran support.

Public Safety

Believes in holding schools to high standards that prioritize students over political agendas.

Believes in the importance of local representation in education, citing his background as a Sumner High School graduate.

Believes in the importance of local representation in education.

- Believes in holding schools to high standards that prioritize students over political agendas.
- Believes in the importance of local representation in education.

Education

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Joshua Penner

Joshua Penner grew up in Bonney Lake and graduated from Sumner High School. He earned a master's degree in management from Harvard University. He is married to his wife Patricia.

Joshua Penner is the Mayor of Orting and the co-founder and CEO of a startup tech company. He has served in the United States Marine Corps and has been involved with the Pacific Northwest Veterans Coalition.

Josh Penner is the mayor of Orting and has served since 2018. He is also a member of the AWC board of directors. He previously ran for the state representative position in the 2nd District.

Believes in supporting small businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Believes in "defending our quality of life" through economic policies that support local businesses and communities.

As a state representative, focused on improving transportation systems.

Believes in supporting economic growth and development, and is honored to receive the Tacoma News Tribune’s endorsement.

Supports a relaxed fit for healthcare policies, ensuring they are accessible and comfortable for all.

The candidate's website says, "Robertson Not Seeking Reelection."

Believes in ensuring fair voting rights and conducting transparent elections.

Supports voting rights and fair election processes.

Supports accessible voting rights and fair elections.

Supports collaboration and innovation in leadership, as demonstrated by his appointment to the inaugural cohort of the Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute.

Supports voting rights and fair elections, and endorsed Orting Mayor Josh Penner for the 31st District seat.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in strong community service, saying, "This recognition reflects my commitment to serving the 31st District."

Supports enhancing public safety measures.

Believes in being a strong advocate for public safety and collaborating with others to enhance state security.

Believes in defending community quality of life through strong public safety measures.

Believes in supporting local education to ensure quality schooling for children in the 31st District.

Supports a maximum weight limit of 44lbs (20 kg) for educational materials.

Believes in strong public service leadership for local boards.

Believes in providing quality merchandise that is comfortable and flattering for all.

Believes in collaborating with city leaders statewide to address key community issues, emphasizing his commitment to effective governance and stakeholder collaboration.

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