Campaign Corner
Statement from Kevin Schilling, Candidate for State Representative for the 33rd District:
“The people who voted made their decision. While I’m disappointed in the outcome, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who stood with me in this campaign to push against extremism of all kinds and for common sense solutions to our statewide issues around taxes, public safety, and government accountability.
Throughout my time as Mayor of Burien and a Burien City Councilmember, I’ve worked to build more housing of all kinds, be fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars, improve public safety and getting folks off the streets and into shelter and services. I’m proud to work at my day job as government affairs director for the Washington State Dental Association where I’ve pushed for corporate insurance reform and expanding health care access, and I’ll continue to do that as well.
The voters of the 33rd had choices, and I believe that’s important in our system. I was not that choice. But I hope that voters now see the importance of competitive elections, of not being afraid to speak up and demand more from their elected officials, and to constantly be a watchdog on those in power making decisions for you.
Though this race has ended, my commitment to standing up for common sense and accountability has not. I’ll continue to do that as a Burien City Councilmember until my term ends at the end of 2027, as well as with the Washington State Dental Association to provide better and more accessible health care to patients. Thank you to everyone who believed in the campaign’s message and helped along the way.”
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