Learn about the issues that affect our community
Representation: Accountable to Our Neighbors
Woodinville thrives when leaders prioritize residents over political alliances or outside influences. For decades, our city representatives have fostered trust and made progress on hyperlocal issues while preserving heritage, protecting the environment, and celebrating small businesses. We’re losing touch with this legacy while voter participation continues to decline from 52% in 2017 to a historic low of 37% in 2023.
Democratic Woodinville supports grassroots candidates who listen to residents, represent community interests, and protect what makes our city special and unique. Together, we can ensure that Woodinville remains a city represented by neighbors without political affiliations.
Learn more about our position on this issue by reading What Is Real Representation?
Housing: Balanced Growth, Real Affordability
Woodinville should be a community where people can both work and afford to live. Today, a family of three needs an income of at least $124,875 to live here, putting the city out of reach for many.
As a small city, we must pursue balanced, smart growth that strengthens our neighborhoods without creating urban sprawl. That means holding developers accountable to community priorities, preserving the character of Woodinville, and demanding more so that new housing creates real options for working families and seniors.
Fiscal Responsibility: Smarter Investments, Lower Taxes
From well-maintained streets to public spaces, every dollar invested should make our city cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. Unfortunately, recent budget decisions have favored unnecessary, politically motivated projects that could raise the median homeowner’s property taxes by $1,500 a year. At the same time, spending on capital improvements has more than doubled to $64 million. Only 14% of that budget is directed to Woodinville’s largest residential neighborhoods.
Democratic Woodinville supports responsible budgeting that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and sustainability in our neighborhoods. With transparency and a commitment to today’s residents, we can ensure every dollar improves our community while keeping reserves strong for the future.
Learn about our position on this issue by reading Towers, Traffic, and Taxes and What You Should Know About Woodinville’s Budget.
Woodinville’s transportation system must grow to meet the needs of a growing community. Reliable transit options offer residents alternatives, reducing congestion and supporting efficient traffic flow. Currently, only 5% of residents use transit and rapid development has overlooked transportation impacts.
Democratic Woodinville supports thoughtful growth while building roads and adding transit to ensure that traffic flows smoothly. This ensures that residents can reach their destinations quickly, whether by bus, train, or car.