Pragmatic Washington Endorses
KEVIN SCHILLING
Democrat for State Representative
Legislative District 33
Kevin Schilling is the only candidate in this race making his community safer and getting results on homelessness, affordability, and more
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MAYOR KEVIN SCHILLING
Made his community safer while getting results on homelessness, affordability, and economic growth
- Current Mayor of Burien and a two-term City Councilmember
- The only candidate in this race endorsed by law enforcement
- Led passage of a common-sense, humane law to ban dangerous homeless encampments in public after outreach, shelter, and treatment services have been offered
- Expanded the “co-responder” program that partners mental health professionals with law enforcement to address non-violent situations more effectively
- Pushed for permitting reform to deliver badly-needed housing faster as part of a larger plan to make South County life more affordable
- Enacted one of the highest minimum wages in the country
- Helped grow our local economy while consistently balancing city budgets
APPPOINTEE EDWIN OBRAS
Inexperienced, voted to weaken public safety and increase costs
- Voted to cut abortion access funding by 55%…and to cut Medicaid by $780 million
- Voted to lower criminal penalties for gun violence crimes (HB 1178)
- Voted to compel the mass re-sentencing of murderers, rapists, and domestic violence abusers — over the objection of victims (HB 1274)
- Refused to meet with law enforcement leaders during the 2025 legislative session
- Voted to raise taxes and fees on working people (ESSB 5801, ESSB 1498)
- Obras has spent 20 years working in Seattle human services while the epic homeless crisis there has gone from bad to worst
- Inexperienced and never elected by voters — hand-picked by insiders to fill the vacant State House seat just months ago
“Representative Obras’ claim to be a champion for public safety or law enforcement officers is appalling…voting in favor of nearly every anti-public safety bill that passed the House Community Safety Committee.”
—The Law Enforcement Administrators of Washington, recommending voting for Kevin Schilling over Edwin Obras
“Obras is lying about his opponent, Kevin Schilling. Unlike Obras, Schilling cares deeply about protecting public safety. That’s why Kevin is the only candidate in this race supported by local law enforcement.”
—Mike Mansanarez, President, King County Police Officers Guild
MAYOR KEVIN SCHILLING
Made his community safer while getting results on homelessness, affordability, and economic growth
- Current Mayor of Burien and a two-term City Councilmember, Kevin Schilling gets what matters to us…and he delivers
- The only candidate in this race endorsed by law enforcement
- Led passage of a common-sense, humane law to ban dangerous homeless encampments in public after services have been offered
- Expanded the program that partners mental health professionals with law enforcement to address non-violent situations more effectively — while holding repeat offenders accountable
- Pushed for permitting reform to deliver badly-needed housing faster as part of a larger plan to make South County life more affordable
- Enacted one of the highest minimum wages in the country
- Helped grow our local economy while consistently balancing city budgets
APPPOINTEE EDWIN OBRAS
Inexperienced, voted to weaken public safety and increase costs
- Voted to lower criminal penalties for gun violence crimes (HB 1178)
- Voted to compel the mass re-sentencing of murderers, rapists, and domestic violence abusers — over the objection of victims (HB 1274)
- Refused to meet with law enforcement leaders during the 2025 legislative session
- Voted to raise taxes and fees on working people (ESSB 5801, ESSB 1498)
- Obras has spent 20 years working in Seattle human services while the epic homeless crisis there has gone from bad to worst
- Inexperienced and never elected by voters — hand-picked by insiders to fill the vacant State House seat just months ago
“Representative Obras’ claim to be a champion for public safety or law enforcement officers is appalling…voting in favor of nearly every anti-public safety bill that passed the House Community Safety Committee.”
—The Law Enforcement Administrators of Washington, recommending voting for Kevin Schilling over Edwin Obras
Kevin is the Only Democrat in this Race Endorsed by:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Law Enforcement Administrators of Washington
“Keeping our communities safe requires more than slogans. It requires supporting our law enforcement officers, and providing officers the with resources, tools, and training they need. It requires setting politics aside to make difficult decisions so we can all be safe and feel safe. Law enforcement leaders support Kevin Schilling because Kevin supports public safety.”
King County Police Officers Guild
“Schilling’s impressive views on public safety have earned the endorsement of the King County Sheriff’s Officers Guild.”
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS)
SOUTH KING COUNTY MAYORS
Nancy Backus, Auburn
Traci Buxton, Des Moines
Jim Ferrell, Federal Way
Dana Ralph, Kent
Eric Zimmerman, Normandy Park
Armondo Povone, Renton
Thomas McLeod, Tukwila
ADAM SMITH
U.S. House of Representives
DAVE UPTHEGROVE
Commissioner of Public Lands, former South King County Councilmember
THE SEATTLE TIMES
“…the courage to stand up to legislative leaders to do the right thing by all Washingtonians, rather than any one special interest.”
10/19/25
…and Kevin is endorsed by
LOCAL BLUE-COLLAR LABOR UNIONS
LiUNA! Local 242
The Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC/Refrigeration Union 32
International Union of Operating Engineers
Inland Boatmen’s Union
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 763
Sailors Union of the Pacific
IUPAT
Deep Sea Fishermen’s Union
Local 7 Insulators
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers – Washington and Alaska
International Brotherhood – Boilermakers Union
Sprinkle Fitters Local 699
International Longshore & Warehouse Union
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