Candidate Questionnaire: Ted Cummings
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?
Housing, green space, Retail shopping
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?
I know that there the Tax Structure Work Group, a bi-partisan commission, was looking at many different types of changes for several years. While none of their bills passed last year, I think we can continue to look at what they learned to try and find a solution that will work. With the sales tax system that we have it is hard to find ways to help those on the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum. One possible idea is to create a sales tax refund/relief system that could return money to those that quality based on their income levels. This could be similar to something like the property tax relief system that exists.
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.