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Ballotpedia, Drew Stokesbary

Drew holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Drew works as an attorney at Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman LLC. He previously worked as a managing attorney at Stokesbary PLLC and as a policy aide for King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer. 

Drew Stokesbary currently serves as a state representative in State Legislative District 31. He was elected to this position in 2014 and is serving his fifth term. 

Believes "the Legislature needs to better prioritize state spending."

- Believes "the Legislature needs to better prioritize state spending."
- Opposes increasing taxes.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Advocated for funding increases for law enforcement and firefighting activities.

- Advocated for funding increases for law enforcement and firefighting activities.

Public Safety

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Supports increased funding for K-12 education.

As a state representative, voted in favor of a budget that invested two-thirds of new revenue funds to K-12 classrooms. 

Promises to prioritize funding for education in the state budget.

As a state representative, promised to prioritize funding for education in the state budget. 

Supports equitable school funding and plans to eliminate funding gaps between districts by advocating for a levy swap.

Supports equitable school funding for each district and wants to eliminate funding gaps between districts by advocating for a levy swap.

Supports improving public education for all students in Washington state, from cradle to career, with ample, equitable, and stable funding.

Wants to improve public education statewide. 

- As a state representative, voted in favor of a budget that invested two-thirds of new revenue funds to K-12 classrooms. 
- As a state representative, promised to prioritize funding for education in the state budget. 
- Supports equitable school funding for each district and wants to eliminate funding gaps between districts by advocating for a levy swap.
- Wants to improve public education statewide. 

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Drew Stokesbary

Drew graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned his law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Drew Stokesbary is an attorney and works as a policy aide for King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer.

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

Supports limited government, local schools, job and small business promotion, and property rights defense.

Believes his education and experience provide him with the necessary gravitas to govern, despite his youthful appearance.

Supports balancing the budget and reducing taxes.

Supports reviewing the state budget and spending bills to ensure responsible financial management.

Plans to make it easier to create new jobs by "streamlining regulations."

Believes the state needs "the next generation of leadership" with public service experience and community ties to address economic challenges.

Believes in advocating for children's rights and issues.

Supports Stokesbary's re-election, believing he is "an especially effective lawmaker who also fits his district."

Supports measures to prevent lawmakers from abandoning their duties during the regular session.

Believes in electing candidates who will work towards protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in supporting projects that aid "regular people" locally.

Believes in enhancing transportation infrastructure.

Supports public safety measures and law enforcement.

Believes in being "gutsy" when it comes to public safety.

Believes in limited government intervention.

Believes in addressing public safety issues through community engagement, and has organized town halls to discuss domestic violence and identity theft.

Enjoys home improvement projects, hiking, and cooking.

Believes "too many special sessions is problematic for schools."

Supports education policies that have been recognized by the League of Education Voters.

Believes in improving education policies to enhance K-12 and higher education outcomes.

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