Janet Richards Will Prioritize Environmental Causes

Janet Richards

Janet Richards is the vice chair of the Redmond Human Services Commission, which advises the mayor and city council on funding and policy on a range of issues from child care assistance to senior services. She's running for Redmond City Council, Position 2 to expand the city's sustainability efforts while equitably managing growth, and advocating for a safe city that thoughtfully considers everyone's needs. While this is officially a non-partisan race, Richards declined to identify as a Democrat during the endorsement process of local party organizations.

Richards notes that the introduction of light rail means opportunities for growth, and wants to see the city plan ahead for this with climate change and quality of life in mind. As an early member of the Redmond PD Community Equity Action Team (CEAT), she states that she is an advocate for gun violence prevention as well as engaging residents of color on the issues of policing and community safety. Richards also emphasizes the need for investments in electric vehicles for the city and green education programs. Richards earned the endorsement of our partners at Washington Conservation Voters for her plans to turn her environmental positions into concrete action.

Richards is a good choice if you're looking for a moderate [progressive] voice on the council who will prioritize environmental causes.

-- Progressive Voters Guide