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State Senator, 26th Legislative District
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Gary Parker

Candidate for State Senator, 26th Legislative District

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
Restaurant owner; retired technology executive
Campaign website
garyparkerforwa.com

Owner of BBQ2U restaurant in Gig Harbor and a former Intel engineer and executive of more than 30 years. President of the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor and a trustee of the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce board.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Supports fully funding law enforcement

    Gary Parker for Washington State Senate

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com

    “Families deserve safe neighborhoods. That means fully funding law enforcement.”
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  • Supports the right to self-defense of family and property

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    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com

    “Protect your right to defend yourself, your family, and your property from criminals.”
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Housing

  • Proposes increasing housing availability and removing regulatory barriers

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    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com

    “Remove regulatory barriers that raise costs for families and local employers.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes reducing regulatory burdens on local employers

    Solutions

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com

    “Reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.”
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Environment & parks

  • Proposes expanding energy supply to stabilize prices

    Solutions

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com

    “Expand energy supply to stabilize energy prices.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges transparency and results-based state spending

    Solutions

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com

    “Demanding transparency in state government.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary Parker on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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