Infrastructure That Works

The Problem:

Despite having the nation's third-highest gas tax and numerous vehicle fees, our roads remain in poor condition and transit projects are billions over budget and years behind schedule. The East Link light rail extension alone had a $225 million overrun before construction could even begin, with defects in concrete plinths causing delays of at least a year, pushing the expected opening from July 2023 to late 2024 and now trending toward an early 2026 opening. Across all Sound Transit projects, the agency has racked up an additional $50 billion in cost overruns in just five years.

My Solutions:

• Prioritize maintenance of existing roads and bridges
• Demand accountability from transit agencies like Sound Transit Focus transportation funds on actual transportation, not pet projects
• Support efficient, cost-effective infrastructure improvements

Result: Reliable roads and responsible spending of your tax dollars.