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Working in the aisle, not across the aisle

Working in the aisle, not across the aisleWorking in the aisle, not across the aisleWorking in the aisle, not across the aisle

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The Platform

Good Faith Politics

Good Faith Politics

Good Faith Politics

 Good faith politics involves conducting oneself with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to public service. The focus of our legislature must be on serving the public rather than pursuing personal power or benefits. This means prioritizing the needs and welfare of our community over partisan gains or special interests.


Civil Reciprocity

Good Faith Politics

Good Faith Politics

 Civil reciprocity is about creating a virtuous cycle where everyone's efforts feed into a larger pool of mutual benefit, leading to a stronger, more resilient community. It inspires the idea that together, through shared commitment and respect, we can achieve far more than we can individually, painting a hopeful picture of a collaborative and thriving democratic community

Affordable Housing

Good Faith Politics

Affordable Housing

 
In Eastern Washington, the affordability of housing has reached a crisis point, with the median home price in Spokane Valley soaring from around $250,000 in 2018 to over $400,000 today, while wages have not kept pace with this increase. Rent costs have nearly doubled during the same period, pushing what was once an affordable alternativ

 
In Eastern Washington, the affordability of housing has reached a crisis point, with the median home price in Spokane Valley soaring from around $250,000 in 2018 to over $400,000 today, while wages have not kept pace with this increase. Rent costs have nearly doubled during the same period, pushing what was once an affordable alternative out of reach for many, particularly young adults who are struggling to achieve independence and consider starting families. This escalating cost barrier severely impacts the ability of residents to live out the American Dream, which certainly never entailed prolonged dependency or extreme cohabitation due to economic necessity. 

Community Safety

Community Safety

Affordable Housing

 
Crime in our area, like many places, is a complex issue where the perception often doesn't match the statistics; for instance, while violent crimes in Spokane County have decreased, property crimes have risen. Many propose increasing the number of police officers as a solution, but this alone might just enhance the feeling of safety rat

 
Crime in our area, like many places, is a complex issue where the perception often doesn't match the statistics; for instance, while violent crimes in Spokane County have decreased, property crimes have risen. Many propose increasing the number of police officers as a solution, but this alone might just enhance the feeling of safety rather than significantly reduce crime. A more effective and fiscally responsible approach would be ensuring that police have the resources to effectively tackle specific issues such as vehicular theft and shoplifting. 

Education

Community Safety

Local Economy

 
Education has become an arena for cultural debates, overshadowing critical issues like the significant learning loss among students due to the pandemic. Rather than focusing on controversies such as school library contents, we need to prioritize resources and support for educators to help students recover academically. It's essential to

 
Education has become an arena for cultural debates, overshadowing critical issues like the significant learning loss among students due to the pandemic. Rather than focusing on controversies such as school library contents, we need to prioritize resources and support for educators to help students recover academically. It's essential to shift focus away from culture wars and budget uncertainties to genuinely invest in education, which benefits not just students but the entire community economically and culturally. 

Local Economy

Community Safety

Local Economy

 

As a small business owner, I understand that small businesses drive our economy. Empowering people to start their own businesses is key to ensuring not only a healthy economy but also to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit and individualism that makes our country unique.

About the candidate

Kris Pockell

 Kristopher, a Software Engineering Manager and entrepreneur with successful ventures in software and local hot sauce production, holds an MBA in IT Management and a BA in Software Development from Western Governors University.   He is running for the Washington State Legislature to champion a shift from rigid party lines towards independent, cogent, and collaborative critical thinking in Olympia. The pressing issues of cost of living and housing affordability, public safety, and revitalizing our public education system in the wake of the pandemic are central to my campaign. These challenges demand complex, non-partisan solutions. Eastern Washington needs a representative who is not only open-minded but also actively engages in working both across and within the aisle for the benefit of today and future generations. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Voting for an independent candidate offers a unique opportunity to break away from the often restrictive and divisive nature of major party politics. Independent politicians are not bound by party agendas, allowing them to make decisions based on what is best for their constituents, rather than what aligns with party ideology. This freedom enables them to act as true representatives of the people, addressing local and national issues with solutions that are innovative and tailored to real-world needs. By supporting an independent, voters can help foster a more collaborative and effective political environment where the focus is on solving problems, not playing politics. 

Political participation cannot end after we drop off our ballots - Politics in our country has become unpleasant and toxic. No one would deny that. However, most of us chalk up this toxicity to one party or the other “ruining” the country. I would argue this is not the root cause. Politics seems futile, in large part because both sides entrench themselves in their party platforms and refuse to budge no matter what might be in the best interest of governance. We can be the catalyst for changing this narrow-minded ideology by modeling it in our communities. Politicians believe we only think in red and blue, but let’s show them that we can be more complicated and that we expect the same from them. Most of us avoid discussing politics because it leads to unpleasant interactions, but let’s challenge ourselves to stay informed and be willing to engage on these issues without judgment.  

Assume that your neighbor has the best intentions - We have grown so accustomed to making value judgments about our neighbors based on the flag they fly out front of their houses, the clothes they wear, or the place they live that it will take a great deal of effort to untrain ourselves. I would challenge us to consider that everyone in your community simply wants to live a happy and satisfying life and that whatever political opinions they have are simply in furtherance of that goal. When we discuss politics with our neighbors, what we’re really doing is talking about how we can make the best version of our community. We must start entering into discussion assuming that the person we’re engaging with has the best intentions, and they must do the same for us. Assuming that someone is acting in bad faith, even if they are, means that we have already sabotaged any hope of meaningful progress. We all want what is best for ourselves, our families, and our communities, and like it or not, we must live together. Personally, I prefer to live in a world that behaves with civility and dignity toward those we disagree with.

 We must elect politicians who are willing to go against party platforms - If partisanship seems like a binary choice, party platforms have taken it to the extreme. The major party platforms now pander to the most radical members of their constituencies because they know that even if you only agree with half of the things they propose, you still agree with the other side less. They are counting on our complacency and indifference to perpetuate this cycle. We must expect more of our elected leaders, and we must require more of ourselves. We need politicians, whether affiliated with one party or not, who are willing to do the hard work of ignoring party platforms and finding the solutions that are most beneficial to their communities. This is not as simple as participating in a “bipartisan” vote one second and then turning around and accusing them of some heinous act the next. If we are to assume the best intentions of our neighbors, we must expect our elected officials to do the same on our behalf.  

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