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VOTE Climate
Every vote is a vote for or against sustainability and justice.
These sections contain information on the climate impact of initiatives and candidates for the November 2026 election.
See also ADVOCATE for Climate.
Measures
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Island County:
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Advisory Vote (unincorporated county): Use of Consumer Fireworks: "For Camano and Whidbey, where ingress and egress is limited, consumer fireworks are an unmitigated risk. A single spark landing in dry grass can overwhelm our largely volunteer fire crews before they even arrive, making it difficult, if not impossible, for evacuation and containment. Public, professionally managed fireworks – or better yet, laser and drone shows offer a safe, festive alternative." - from Island County Fireworks. Wildfires are an ecological and climate catastrophe in addition to the potentially horrendous human costs.
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Candidates
WCA has submitted questions to our local candidates regarding their views on the climate crisis. We are totally non-partisan, believing that the response to such an existential threat is anything but a political issue. We will not be endorsing political candidates but sharing candidates' views with our network of Islanders.
Stay tuned for their answers.
And answer these questions yourself!
Island County
Questions
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Do you have any County actions in mind to support or initiate which will address the climate issue?
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It seems the County could do more to promote non fossil fuel operations such as EV’s, EV charging infrastructure, solar/battery installs and heat pumps around your campus. Is this an avenue you might address?
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Numerous studies through the years have encouraged the County to create a climate impact coordination role to emphasize climate objectives at the County level, does this appeal to you and would you consider such.
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Are you in favor of allowing appropriate energy infrastructure (solar & battery) on Ag. zoned parcels?
The Board of Commissioners governs Island County. Election information is here.
District 3 (N Whidbey):
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Grant Shaw - no response yet
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Once elected I will consult with the 2 remaining seated Commissioners as to just how the county is able to assist.
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I believe the county can and should make a move towards the purchase of EV's for county use and the maintenance cost would be offset by the vehicle in time. As for the charging infrastructure the Island would benefit through properly placed units and with the added technology of solar power and storage, it will add an additional layer. Currently the county is adding EV charging stations at the campus. The current county needs to expand the corrections facility and make changes to other buildings this is an area that will be addressed by not only code, but cost savings.
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Amended Resolution No. C-55-22 was signed 6 September 2022 a Climate Action Plan was signed to assist in bringing items to the forefront. I believe in the importance of guiding and teaching all in hopes of leading them to better choices.
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There are proper places to place panels where they are not taking away from ag or our beautiful scenery. Parking lots such as they just have at Hillcrest Elementary is a perfect use.
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WA State
Questions:
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Do you have any specific legislation in mind that you support (or might initiate) which you feel will address the climate issue?
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The Wash. State legislature has enacted some truly amazing legislation (Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, Clean Energy Transformation Act and Climate Commitment Act, etc.), will you support these and work to turn goals into reality?
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Will you actively support our current 26 boat hybrid ferry objectives into the future and not pivot to fossil powered boats?
Whidbey Island is in District 10.
House of Representatives:
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Position 1:
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Position 2:
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Dave Paul - no response yet
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Timothy Hazelo -no response yet
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Senate: no race this year