Jared Mead
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jared Mead
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 44 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Bothell, BA, Global Studies and Business, 2014
Henry M. Jackson High School, Mill Creek, High School Diploma, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
City of Mill Creek, Planning Commissioner, Snohomish Special Olympics
Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council Member, Mill Creek, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (4)
Washington Conservation Voters
Washington Education Association
Washington Federation of State Employees
Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
US Sen Patty Murray
Sen Steve Hobbs
Rep John Lovick
WA St Labor Council
WA St Nurses Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Christopher Hurst
Harry Truman Fund
International Union of Operating Engineers
John Lovick
Judy Clibborn
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Neutral
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
Individual rights come from government.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Most circumstances. I think the only grey area in which an abortion shouldn't be allowed is late into a healthy pregnancy where the mother's life is not at any risk and the baby is healthy.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
I think its in human nature to want power and control. The Founders had that in mind when they separated and limited powers in the constitution so that power and control is not consolidated to one flawed human (because we are all flawed in certain ways).
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Christian and went to church until I was 10 or so. I no longer practice or subscribe to a religion and my beliefs are more spiritual in nature.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Somewhat Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have ran two political campaigns fr very moderate democratic State Senators (Guy Palumbo and Steve Hobbs). I also worked as a legislative assistant to State Senator Palumbo for the past two legislative sessions.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Its multifaceted. We need to incentivize employers to hire locally, helping train workers for the jobs in high demand (trades and STEM) and invest heavily in our state infrastructure. If we can relieve some of our transportation congestion we open up employment options for people to work further from their home.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would like to work on moving our state closer to a state healthcare system so everyone can have access to sufficient healthcare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government can help assist businesses by providing a healthy and attractive climate for them to thrive. Also, we can help guide investments into future technologies as well as investments into our state infrastructure.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have spent years working down in Olympia as a staffer and know how the legislative process works. That combined with my elected experience on the Mill Creek City Council prepare me to have an immediate, positive impact as a legislator. I have seen both effective and ineffective legislators throughout my years in Olympia and have an understanding of what it takes to get real things accomplished.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
electjaredmead@gmail.com 425-387-8843
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
If elected, I will always remember that my role as a legislator is to represent my district and my constituency, not a political party. Too many legislators forget that and as a Snohomish County native, I have watched as neither party represents our region. I will make sure every decision I make is with the 44th district in mind.
