The Race for EvergreenHealth Commissioner Was Historic

I'm standing next to one of many Commissioner Jeffrey Cashman's political signs. The number he staked was enormous.  I endorsed both Jeff and his opponent, Amber Wise.  I supported Amber.

Mr. Cashman planted his campaign signs heavily throughout Evergreen Public Hospital District No. 2 --  Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Mill Creek, Kenmore, Duval, Sammamish, and parts of Snohomish county.  Never has a local candidate spread their political signs so far and wide.  

If the residents of EvergreenHealth Public Hospital didn't know they lived in a taxing district they certainly do now.

Currently, residents and landlords are levied ~ 2% / $1,000 appraised property value. Total Levy Revenue in 2022 was $28,556,467.   

Do you know how this money is spent?   70% goes towards capital projects, 30% towards programs like referral networks, CHATT,  and North Shore Senior Center.  The commissioners keep this close to their chest.  I learned about the 70% / 30% split at a Board meeting.  A full report is forthcoming.  

Commissioner Cashman defeated PCC meat-cutter Amber Wise, a union worker and mental health advocate, by roughly 58%. 

-- Bob Yoder, 11/9/2023

I was struck with Covid a few days before the election; this, after 6 vax.  It hit me very hard.