UW Impact
Survey Results 2022
UW Impact conducts a non-partisan candidate survey prior to every Washington State legislative election in order to provide alums and UWAA members with information on the candidates who champion the value of public higher education.
Please see below for your candidates’ answers to UW Impact’s 2016 higher education questionnaire. You may search by candidate name, legislative district and sort information within each column by clicking the arrows to the left of the column header. Answers followed by a green plus sign have expanded content. Click the yes or no answer to see the candidate’s full commentary.
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Tom Dent
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 13
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
The budget is a multi-issue bill and sometimes I can support it but sometimes there are parts of it I cannot, so it will depend on what the overall budget looks like. I could support your ask.
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
I will but a few years ago I had a young constituent who wanted to go to the UW dental school and return to Ellensburg to practice but was denied. She went out of state for her training and will return next year to practice in Ellensburg. I would like to see that changed so we can train our young people here at home.
Sharon Wylie
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 49
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
I also believe that the arts are critical for a robust creative technology economy.
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
I have supported all of our efforts to. Sure healthcare throughout our state.
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Claudia Kauffman
Chamber: Senate
Legislative District: 47
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
David Hackney
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 11
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Julia Reed
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 36
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
It is critical that tuition funds remain low so that access to our incredible institutions can be maintained for all Washingtonians. At the same time, the staff and faculty who are critical to student experience and learning must be fairly compensated for their work. Reducing reliance on student tuition funds correctly aligns our values and ensures we can meet both needs.
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
As the candidate in the race with the most experience in workforce development, including STEM research, I absolutely will champion the expansion of high-demand degree programs.
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
I was proud to be represented at the recent kickoff to Harborview medical center's union negotiations, and to be endorsed by SEIU 1199NW and many labor partners who are critical to our local hospitals. I will absolutely work to invest in UW's facilities, which are critical for the entire region.
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Dental care is health care, and I will support growth of this program, including partnering with tribal leaders to build access for tribal members to train to provide dental support in their communities.
Davina Duerr
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 1
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
We need homegrown talent and more pathways to graduate people who can make a good living in our thriving economy.
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
This is absolutely critical.
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Dental care is so necessary for overall health and everyone deserves access to care.
Lillian Ortiz-Self
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 21
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Cindy Ryu
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 32
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Kristine Reeves
Chamber: House
Legislative District: 30
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
Absolutely! As an economic developer by trade, I recognize that our workforce development strategies are only as good as the programs we offer in our higher education system to meet the needs of our next generation economy and industry.
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?
Bill Boyce
Chamber: Senate
Legislative District: 47
Over the past decade, the UW and the state’s public higher education institutions have worked with the Legislature to restore the significant cuts made during the Great Recession, which includes building back state support for compensation increases for university faculty & staff. The UW and other institutions share the costs (known as a "fund split") of these compensation increases with the state, but relatively flat tuition revenue is not sufficient to cover a majority of the costs. Will you support a budget in which the state increases the state support for staff and faculty COLAs and therefore reduces the reliance on student tuition funds?
Our region’s economy depends on computer and data science graduates and other workersfrom high-demand degree programs – and the demand from our state’s high–tech employers has never been greater. With adequate state investment, the UW can scale up to help meet student and industry demand. Will you work with your colleagues to support the expansion of high-demand degree programs across all three campuses to supply more home-grown workers for our state’s economy?
The UW Medical Center and Harborview continue to be on the forefront of our region’s COVID response, uncompensated care, and other critical public health needs. This care comes at a high cost and is in higher demand than ever before due to the ongoing pandemic and our ongoing teaching and training mission. Will you work to invest in UW’s critical health facilities?
The UW’s RIDE program, a partnership with Eastern Washington University in Spokane, trains dentists and oral health professionals to meet the needs of rural and underserved populations in the state and region. The UW seeks to expand this program due to the lack of providers throughout rural and underserved communities across the state AND increased dental student demand. Will you support the growth of this statewide dental program?