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State Representative, 42nd District, Position 1

2-year term. The candidates in their own words.

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In the candidates' own words, exactly as they submitted them to the voters' pamphlet. Neither the County, the state nor The Tally checks them for spelling, grammar or accuracy.

Alicia Rule

(Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience

Third-term State Representative, Blaine City Councilmember

Other Professional Experience

My family is fifth-generation Whatcom County, and I’m a small-business owner. As a social worker and mental health professional, I’ve helped families through adoptions, supported children who are struggling or experienced abuse, and cared for hospice patients.

Education

Meridian High School; bachelor’s degree, University of Washington; master’s degree, San Diego State

Community Service

Founded and served as president of Blaine Downtown Development Association, working with small-business owners to help attract family-wage jobs; organized school supply and backpack drives for children; led a communitywide health fair to help uninsured children receive healthcare.

Statement

As a working mom of three boys, I know it’s hard to make ends meet. I worked to cut taxes for small businesses and voted no on tax increases, because these costs just get passed on to the consumer. I passed laws to cap rent increases and changed zoning laws to build more housing that our community needs.

I’m 100% pro-choice and introduced the bill to protect access to IVF. I passed laws to stop ICE agents from hiding behind masks, prevent the state from sending your private data to DC, and replace funding for Planned Parenthood cut by Trump.

Contact

(206) 745-2010; campaign@votealiciarule.com; https://www.votealiciarule.com/

Source: State voters' pamphlet, page 30

Misty Flowers

(Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience

Fresh Leadership for Fiscal Responsibility

Other Professional Experience

Small Business Owner, Business Management, Office Management, Wellness Educator, Performing Musician

Education

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Whatcom Community College, Shasta Community College

Community Service

WCRP Vice Chair and Chair, Be Brave WA Lead Facilitator, Informed Choice WA County Coordinator, Child and Family Advocate, Free Food Starts stand, Bellingham Food Bank Garden Installer, Seed Swap Organizer, Turtle Bay Arboretum Arborist

Statement

I know the financial burden you bear with Washington’s tax-raising Rule. It is time to restrain Olympia’s spending, so you don’t have to choose between buying food or fuel. I am deeply committed to leadership that protects your pocketbook, your property and your progeny. I will prioritize public safety, restoring roadways, increasing job opportunities, stabilizing housing, and lowering the tax burden for struggling Washingtonians. We can restore Whatcom County’s resiliency with common-sense policies and your Vote!

If you Elect Misty Flowers, I will help build a stronger, more prosperous future for all families in the 42nd. Thank you for voting.

Contact

(360) 201-3650; Info@electmisty.com; www.Electmisty.com

Source: State voters' pamphlet, page 30

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