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Ballotpedia, Amy Walen

Amy holds a bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Queensland and a law degree from the University of Queensland Law School. She is married to her husband, Jim, with whom she has 3 step-children. 

Amy works as a manager at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Hyundai of Seattle. She also operates Ford-Hyundai of Kirkland with her husband. She previously worked in auto dealerships and as a lawyer in Australia. 

Amy Walen currently serves as a state representative in State Legislative District 48-Position 2. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term. She previously served as the mayor of Kirkland. She was first elected in 2014 and served for 4 years. She previously served as a member of the Kirkland City Council. She was elected in 2009 and served for 5 years. 

Believes in taking care of Washington's people and places by improving legislation to increase efficiency and reduce costs for taxpayers and the state.

Supports legislation that improves efficiency and lowers costs for taxpayers and the state.

Plans to create affordable housing options and seek property tax relief for seniors.

Plans seek property tax relief for seniors.

Supports creating "a strong and compassionate human services safety net."

Wants to create "a strong and compassionate human services safety net."

- Wants to expand affordable housing. 
- Supports legislation that improves efficiency and lowers costs for taxpayers and the state.
- Plans seek property tax relief for seniors.
- Wants to create "a strong and compassionate human services safety net."
- Supports small businesses.

Economy

Believes in protecting the planet's air, water, climate, plants, and animals.

Supports environmental and wildlife conservation. 

- Supports environmental and wildlife conservation. 
- Supports carbon reduction. 

Energy & the Environment

Believes in addressing homelessness and behavioral health crises, saying, "There should be no 'wrong door' when it comes to behavioral health."

Wants to address homelessness and behavioral health crises. 

- Wants to address homelessness and behavioral health crises. 

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports "sensible" gun control measures.

Believes in equipping local governments, law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates for survivors and safety with the necessary tools to ensure public safety.

Wants to ensure law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates for survivors and safety with the necessary tools to support public safety.

Supports reducing gun violence and suicide through "effective laws and interventions."

- Supports "sensible" gun control measures.
- Wants to ensure law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates for survivors and safety with the necessary tools to support public safety.
- Supports reducing gun violence and suicide through "effective laws and interventions."

Public Safety

Supports ensuring working families have access to affordable childcare.

- Supports ensuring working families have access to affordable childcare.

Education

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Amy Walen currently serves as the mayor of Kirkland. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her 3rd term.

Supports finding affordable housing solutions.

Supports the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21 union.

Supports legislation that increases efficiency while reducing costs for taxpayers and the state.

Supports access to comprehensive healthcare services, including reproductive health care.

Supports the Young Democrats of Washington.

Supports the Win With Women Washington initiative.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in "listening to diverse opinions to understand all sides of an issue and developing comprehensive policy that considers all points of view."

Supports the right to vote and believes in protecting voting rights.

Supports the National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington.

Believes in the importance of bringing people together through civil discourse and collaboration to address public safety issues.

Supports strong community ties and involvement in local youth activities, as demonstrated by her family's engagement with Lake Washington High School and Studio East.

Endorsed by the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association Political Action Committee (WSVMA-PAC)

Endorsed by Tom and Jackie Pendergrass, Former Lake Washington School District Board Member.

Supports maintaining a strong police presence in the community.

Supports the Washington State School Retirees’ Association.

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- They are paid an annual salary of $61,997 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 

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