Carey Anderson
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carey Anderson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Doctor of Ministry, 2009
Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, Master of Divinity, 1985
California State University, Hayward, Hayward, B.A., 1982
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
30th District Democrats of Washington, member, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
former member, Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion, member
Washington Equity Now Alliance, member, African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)
Pastor, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, member
King County Public Health Partnerships, member, Seattle Regional Committee of the Poor People’s Campaign
member, Communities of Concern Commission, VP Executive Board
NAACP, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
PCO, 2011 or 2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (4)
Dawn Mason
Jenny Durkan
Nancy Backus
Washington Education Association
OTHER (3)
Carmen Best
Larry Gossett
Retired Public Employees Council of Washington
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Washington Education Association (WEA)
Retired Public Employees Council
Proactive Persistent People for Progress
Former Mayor Jenny Durkan, City of Seattle
Former Chief of Police Carmen Best, SPD
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Washington EQUITY Now! (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed under conditions set forth in the Washington Initiative 120, which says an abortion is allowed prior to the viability of the fetus or to protect the mother's life or health.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
I support the proposed 2022 Washington State Democratic Campaign Committee's platform that health care is a basic human right.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I stand behind Washington's Death with Dignity Act, Initiative 1000, which allows terminally ill adults seeking to end their life to request lethal doses of medication from medial and osteopathic physicians.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would strongly support a more equitable tax code such as a wealth tax. The working and lower middle class are paying a tax rate of 17%, while the wealthy are only paying 3%.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Budget deficits would be addressed by not passing new spending in the supplemental budget, use dollars from reserve funds, and then evaluate how much of the deficit will hit within the two-year budget cycle before the legislature reconvenes. The deficit may be able to be cut in half depending on the budget cycle.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
I support the Washington Constitution that it is the paramount duty of the state to fund public education .
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
I support RCW 49.60 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination in employment based on religion or creed.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Washington State has archived Religious and Faith-based Organizations COVID-19 Requirements and there are no circumstances whereby the government can close churches.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
A. Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
By Governor Proclamation. Proclamation 20-05, proclaimed a State of Emergency for all counties throughout Washington State as a result of the coronavirus
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I support the National Security Council's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism, June 2021.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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