Last week I participated in a debate with my two opponents in the primary election. The differences between our positions and experience couldn't have been more clear.
Today I want to highlight a specific issue that we debated: protecting our constitutional right to bear arms and, specifically, whether to support Initiative 594 or not.
My Democratic opponent believes that, although the initiative will restrict the ability of innocent citizens from easily buying and selling guns, we should still pass the measure.
But I will vote against I-594 because it is a poorly written initiative that is trying to prevent bad people from getting guns by making it harder for good people to do so. From my experience growing up in Hilltop, I know firsthand that there is not a thug on the street who is going to go register his gun because of a law passed by the Legislature. Why would criminals honor a law that requires sales of guns between individuals to involve a background check?
As your State Representative, I am working hard to protect your right to bear arms, and I am proud to have a solid A rating from the National Rifle Association as well as their endorsement of my campaign.
You can watch my brief response to a question about I-594 by clicking the image below.
Ballots for the August primary election must be postmarked by August 5th in order for them to be counted. If my message of job creation, limited government and lower taxes is what resonates with you, please fill out your ballot for Jesse Young!
Were you unable to make it to last week's fundraiser? Well, this Friday there will be another opportunity for you to join the Young Team! Italian food will be provided.
Join us at 6:30 PM on Friday at 569 3rd Court FI Fox Island, WA (map).
Please RSVP on our Facebook event or by calling (253) 549-7311.
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I would also like you to join our primary election night party August 5th. If you've been supporting our campaign and can make it out we would love to see you!
The event is a joint-celebration that my campaign is part of along with Senator Jan Angel and Dr. Michelle Caldier. It'll be a fun night of food, friends and primary election results.
The results won't come in until 8:00-8:15 PM, but this will be an open house event so feel free to come and go as you please. The party starts at 6:30 PM.
Join us at our campaign office in the Towne Square Mall in port Orchard (same level as Godfather's Pizza). 1700 SE Mile Hill Dr, Suite 219, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 (Click here for a map).
I hope to see you this Friday.
~Jesse