Background and Motivation
Terry Roberts’ journey to candidacy for the Washington State Legislature representing the 24th District is grounded in a rich tapestry of professional and personal experiences. His career began in social services, working with Service Alternatives and Catholic Community Services, where he provided care to children and adults with disabilities. His roles as an administrator, operations director, and trainer/consultant exposed him to the inefficiencies in the system, sparking a desire to create change. Transitioning into finance and information technology, Terry became a project manager for Discover Financial Services, where he honed his skills in managing complex projects and understanding market operations. As a craft farmer and elder board member at his local church, Terry’s background seamlessly aligns with core Republican values such as upholding religious freedom, reducing government waste, fully funding law enforcement, lowering costs for citizens, and promoting private sector job creation.
Key Issues
- Tax and Inflation Relief: Terry is committed to providing relief from the burden of taxes and inflation, ensuring that citizens keep more of their hard-earned money.
- Job Creation: He aims to create well-paying jobs by fostering an environment where businesses can thrive without excessive regulation.
- Law Enforcement Funding: Terry supports fully funding law enforcement and holding criminals accountable to ensure community safety.
These priorities are rooted in the Republican principles of limited government, personal responsibility, and economic freedom.
Economic Development
The 24th District’s economy, driven by tourism, agriculture, and forestry, requires a tailored approach to growth. Terry’s strategies include removing barriers to growth, enhancing education to prepare young people for the workforce, and adjusting the Growth Management Act (GMA) to stimulate small business development. These measures align with free-market principles and aim to reduce regulatory burdens.
Environmental Policy
Terry’s love for the outdoors as a lifelong hunter and fisherman informs his stance on environmental policy. He believes in protecting private property rights while ensuring environmental conservation. Terry asserts that private property ownership is fundamental to societal stability and generational wealth, and it must be preserved.
Education
Advocating for school choice, Terry aims to introduce competition into the education system to improve outcomes for all students. He supports the cross-pollination of ideas between private, charter, and public schools to identify and implement best practices.
Healthcare
Terry’s approach to healthcare involves introducing competition to lower costs and improve quality. By addressing factors that inflate demand and suppress supply, he believes healthcare can become more accessible and affordable, especially in rural areas.
Housing
To tackle the affordable housing challenge, Terry suggests altering regulatory requirements to convert single-family dwellings into multi-family units. This approach aims to increase housing availability without extensive government intervention.
Homelessness
Terry supports private sector solutions to homelessness, advocating for the integration of these solutions within the existing community services and law enforcement framework.
Legislative Priorities
Terry’s first legislative action would be to repeal the ban on natural gas, preventing further restrictions on propane. He emphasizes the importance of having the skills to navigate the legislative environment effectively to pass multiple bills concurrently.
Long-term Vision
Looking forward to the next decade, Terry envisions a 24th District where residents can thrive economically while enjoying the natural beauty of the area. His policies aim to foster job creation, affordable housing, and community safety, ensuring a prosperous future for all.
Election Integrity
To enhance election integrity, Terry advocates for repealing mail-in voting in favor of same-day voting with proof of citizenship, allowing absentee ballots only for those unable to vote in person or for military personnel stationed outside the district.
Crime Rates
Terry proposes increasing funding for law enforcement and ensuring that laws have real consequences. He emphasizes the need to combat the revolving door policies that allow repeat offenders to continue their criminal activities.
Education Outcomes
Believing in local control of schools, Terry supports setting state standards while allowing local districts to determine the best approaches for their students. He is committed to ensuring high academic standards and preparing students for future success.
Terry Roberts’ blend of professional experience, personal dedication, and commitment to Republican principles makes him a compelling candidate ready to serve the 24th District with integrity and vision.
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