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Al Rosenthal previously ran for state representative in Legislative District 41 in 2020 and 2022, but did not win either race. 

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Supports using current gas tax revenues to invest in infrastructure enhancements like expanding roads, optimizing traffic signals, and promoting public transportation.

Supports using current gas tax revenues to invest in infrastructure like roads, traffic signals, and public transportation.

- Supports using current gas tax revenues to invest in infrastructure like roads, traffic signals, and public transportation.

Economy

Believes improving traffic flow is essential for reducing pollution and optimizing fuel efficiency.

- Believes improving traffic flow is essential for reducing pollution and optimizing fuel efficiency.

Energy & the Environment

Believes an "extreme ban on abortion" would not be supported by voters and opposes terminating a healthy pregnancy in the final weeks. Supports changing abortion laws through the Initiative process.

Wants to decide abortion access through public voting. 

- Wants to decide abortion access through public voting. 

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

Supports stricter gun laws and mandatory sentences for gun crimes and illegal concealed carry.

Supports stricter gun laws and mandatory sentences for gun crimes.

- Supports stricter gun laws and mandatory sentences for gun crimes.

Public Safety

Believes teacher pay should be determined by performance, not years of experience.

- Believes teacher pay should be determined by performance, not years of experience.

Education

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Al Rosenthal

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

Al Rosenthal has experience as an Aircraft Structural Engineer.

Believes Washington's high gas prices are due to taxes and over-regulation, not corporate greed.

Believes a new strategy is needed to address homelessness and drug addiction.

Believes that "by providing required, compassionate care and prioritizing long-term recovery, we can work towards a more humane and effective solution to the homelessness crisis."

Believes safety and wasteful spending are more important economic issues than inflation.

Believes in providing analytical solutions to economic problems, drawing on engineering experience.

Said, "I respect the voter's decision on controversial issues like abortion rights, which were settled by Washington voters in 1991 through the Initiative process... the abortion issue should not be a decisive factor when choosing between a Republican or Democrat candidate."

Believes the term "viability" is too ambiguous and supports replacing it with a specific timeframe for abortion legislation.

Believes the current abortion law needs clearer language.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in stronger penalties for violent crimes to prevent repeat offenses, citing the 2020 Pike Place Market shooting as an example of inadequate sentencing.

Supports "compulsory treatment" for addiction.

Believes the State should invest in facilities providing comprehensive, evidence-based addiction treatment programs to help individuals reunite with families support.

Believes mental illness and drug addiction are significant public safety issues.

Supports law enforcement and believes in strong public safety measures.

Believes in implementing comprehensive measures to deter gun violence, including background checks, waiting periods, and bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Wants to improve K-12 school and Washington State university admissions.

Believes a "direct and honest approach" is essential for addressing complex challenges and is committed to achieving "tangible results" for the community.

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