Natasha Hill – Spokane, WA
Will you support funding to expand access to free school meals to all grades?
Yes.
Will you support increasing funding for senior nutrition programs?
Yes.
If elected, in what areas would you support making investments to overcome structural racism and racial inequities?
I am the first black woman to run for this seat. As a woman of color who grew up in Spokane, I have the lived experience no other candidate or elected for the 3LD has personally had. It’s been a decade since we had a woman in the House for the 3LD and we need to be more intentional about including diverse voices and experiences. As the editor of The Black Lens News, I work every day to lift up the voices of our Black community in Spokane and as an attorney that practices civil rights, specifically employment discrimination and retaliation, I fight every day for the rights of vulnerable individuals, including youth, disabled, queer and trans, and regularly provide pro bono services to indigent member of our community.. We need to make structural improvements in all areas of government to decrease inequalities.
TAX POLICY Question: What measures will you support that promote equity and fairness in Washington’s tax code and create more opportunity for community investment?
We need a fair tax system that doesn’t balance the budget on the backs of the poor. We need to further tax the wealthiest in our state. I would support closing tax loopholes, increasing the capitol gains tax and more.
If Washington voters maintain the state’s Climate Commitment Act, will you support increasing CCA funding for programs that encourage and support food donation?
Yes.
Do you support increasing EFAP funding?
Yes.
Will you support policies and funding that improve access to land and resources for individuals and communities to develop urban agriculture and community gardens in Washington?
Yes.
Will you advocate for initiatives that ensure fair compensation and support for small farmers and community food producers, enhancing individual and community food sovereignty in Washington?
Yes.