ELECTION
National veterans’ group backs I-1000 to expand opportunity
“Veterans face unique challenges in transitioning out of military service, joining the civilian workforce and finding roles that allow them to directly apply their military experience to new opportunities. I-1000 expands the number of entry points veterans would have in public employment, contracting and university admissions. Opponents of I-1000 have worked to confuse Washington voters at the expense of veterans, who they see as political tools — VoteVets will work to make it clear that veterans across the political spectrum support this ballot measure. We look forward to joining the diverse coalition working to communicate directly with Washington State voters and pass Initiative 1000 this November.”
Founded in 2006, the mission of VoteVets.org Political Action Committee is to elect veterans to public office, and hold public officials accountable for their words and actions that impact America’s 21st century troops and veterans. Though VoteVets.org PAC is non-partisan, the candidates and campaigns it backs must support VoteVets.org’s core mission and beliefs.
At the kickoff event for Washington Fairness, the campaign to approve I-1000/R88, multiple speakers explained why I-1000 would restore opportunities for women, veterans, small businesses, and people of color in government contracting and employment, and provide a level playing field for all Washingtonians in public university applications. They included Daniella Young, a veteran and military spouse, who said that veterans face unique challenges re-entering the workforce after serving our country and I-1000 would provide more opportunities for them.
“This has been a priority for the Washington State Labor Council and our state’s labor movement for years,” said April Sims, Secretary Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. “Our coalition is committed to restoring fairness and opportunity in Washington state by asking voters to approve I-1000.”
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