Issues & Positions

Jobs

Many of our friends and neighbors are either unemployed or underemployed. They are struggling with keeping food on the table and paying for housing. I support legislation to empower families. Government works best by limiting regulations and helping entrepreneurs and small businesses that create jobs so families can thrive. We need to renew, revitalize, and rejuvenate our businesses for a strong economy.

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Education

More than 48% of the state operating budget is now dedicated to K-12 Education. We need to work toward smaller K-3class sizes, full day Kindergarten, increasing teacher pay, and providing more money for materials, supplies, and operating costs.
I firmly believe that the best outcome for students is guided by local control, flexibility, and accountability in our school district.

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Limiting Taxes

As your State Representative, I will work to control state spending and help business create jobs. I believe that government should have economically responsible spending plans for the operating, capital, and transportation budgets. I am a fiscal conservative who believes in limited government and low taxes. In addition, I also believe in principle-centered leadership and that a true leader is a servant of the people.

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Family Empowerment

I advocate for legislation that gives families access to appropriate medical information and support, especially in cases involving disability and end-of-life care. I believe that families deserve to be provided with useful medical and social services, to be protected from isolation or abuse, and to be helped by, rather than hindered by, current policies.

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Public Health Hazards

I believe that the government and businesses should prioritize the health of the public, rather than jeopardizing it with dangerous emissions and pollution. I support legislation that protects clean and safe living conditions and restricts the use of toxic substances that can impact vulnerable communities.

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Traffic Congestion

Improving our highways will help provide for a strong economy to encourage employers to hire, invest, and grow which will mean better-paying jobs and a more vibrant community. We must continue to address improvements to our highways and demand a more balances approach to easing congestion without toll roads. 

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Proven Leadership

Linda served as Chair of the City’s Land Use and Transportation Committee, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Committee, and as Chair of the Finance, Regional Affairs, and Economic Development Committee for the City of Federal Way. In the State House, Linda serveg on the Transportation Committee, the Capital Budget Committee, and the Business, Finance and Insurance Committee.

​Regionally, Linda was honored to be voted by 28 of her fellow Council Members in King County as Chair of the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee. Additionally, she’s served on the Executive Board of the Puget Sound Regional Council, the King County Regional Policy Committee, and many other regional committees. READ MORE

Kochmar had proven to be a dedicated and hardworking leader
in our 30th legislative district community. 
​Joan Pekarek, Decatur High School