Raymond Pelletti

Raymond Pelletti was born in Walla Walla, Washington. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1966 to 1970. He earned a high school diploma from Rockford Auburn High School. His career experience includes working as a real estate appraiser. He has been affiliated with Whatcom County Association of Realtors.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

United States Air Force, supply Sergent section lead. Maintained the mission to supply essential aircraft maintenance crews with parts and equipment to keep F-106's and C-141's alert and mission readiness. Real Estate Broker and Certified Residential Appraiser for 30 plus years. Pre-license Real Instructor and other real estate courses. Managing broker for real estate company.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordable housing. Accountability for the monies we have been "spending" on affordable housing is a must. King county his spending over $100,000,000 a year. What have we received for our money - more homeless people on the streets; people laying in their urine and overdosed on Fentanyl. Compassion is not what we are doing, what we are doing is mean and cruel. Allowing people to die lying in the streets is abuse.Are streets are running Red.Gender queer - get it out of our schools.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Policies have to be exact and provide for the citizens of this state. Not funded by and run by elements from California.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I'm going to leave this question open.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Indispensable Right by Johnathan Turley He explains the history of Free Speech. Why America is the only country in the world that has a First Amendment. How speech is always under attach by the left. Why hate speech is an opinion - not a fact. Why everyone needs to understand our First Amendment and why we ALL benefit from it.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity - Honesty - Trust - Good Character.

Malcom X (who hated essentially anyone who wasn't black) said you knew when you were dealing with a conservative, they'd look you in the eye and tell you what they are doing and would do.

You knew when you were dealing with a liberal, they'd lie to you, tell you have truths, and never do what they promised.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

This is a tough one. I try to be fair, I try to be straight forward, I try to be honest, if I have harmed any one or offended them hurtfully - I sincerely offer my apology, I try to be friendly to everyone even if I do not agree with them, I try to listen and understand another's opinion and their life experiences.

A movie I like is Equalizer 3. Robert was asked: are you a good man or a bad man. He said I don't know.

The doctor understood and said then your a good man.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Integrity - Trust.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Peace an hope for my grand children and yours.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was sitting in Trigonometry class, in the afternoon. November 22nd, 1962. I was watching small planes landing and taking off from a small airport across from the high school.

The teacher stopped the class and said, he needed to let us know that John Kennedy had bee assassinated.

I remember thinking - how is it we can put a man on the moon, but no protect our president.

This day is also know as the day the world actually stood still.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked after school in a radio repair shop. I worked there for 3 years until after I graduated from high school up until I enlisted into the United State Air Force.

That is unless you want to count have three simultaneous paper routes. A morning route and two afternoon routes. Probably 3 years when I was in Junior high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Speed of Trust. Trust is your integrity.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

No idea.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Chevaliers De Sangreal

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Life is actually good. Difficulties are part of life. Don't let them get you down.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Actual separation. Washington State is considered to have a Trifecta. That means one political cabal has control of all three elements of the state government. No balance - there is no actually balance or discussions when the state needs to solve or resole an issue. There should be a fear of one parity being the supper majority. They make the laws (don't need any across the isle discussions). They implement the laws and they make the penalties - or in most cases, make crimes to be a dismissed issue.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Affordability - Government is the single greatest harm to affordability.

Crime - unless we support the law enforcement across our state we'll become the "Gangs of New York" (movie). Crime, thefts, car jackings, rapes will become rampart as their are no deterrents to these issues and the police are hand tied to be able to tackle these issues. When prosecutors release felons back onto our streets within hours is repugnant to the citizens of our state.

Punish the criminal -be color blind.

It breaks my heart anytime I hear of a innocent young child or young adult being shot down in our streets. This is insane. A innocent - just standing nearby, 13 year old girl was shot to death while going to the mall in Alderwood with her friends.

The 16 year old was out on bail the next day even before he was given a court date. This is insane.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No! Absolutely not. I think when the speaker of the house has been in the State House for over 30 years is nuts. That's a career job.

Having a governor have 12 years - 3 terms (with no term limits) is detrimental to our state.

We need to bring good quality people to represent us and bring new uncorrupted ethics back into our governing body.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

You have to have discussions with people from all histories. What I see today is people screaming at each other and not talking and discussing issues with others of a different opinion. It is not hate speech to have a different opinion with someone else.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Thomas Jefferson.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Most likely not.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The pain and fear that we will lose our country and state to anarchists, Communist-Marxist-Progressives.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Nope.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes - we have seen the usurped use of emergency powers. This has been a disaster for

Washington State.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Remove Gender Queer studies from our schools. Put parental rights as the highest priority back into our schools and remove those who abuse parental rights and harm our children.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Just starting.

What committees interest you?

Finance, Housing, Oversight.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We have the most corrupt and deceptive governmental agencies we have ever had. We can't get answers to our questions, we are berated when we ask for actual accountability for - where did the money go.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

We need to: Have in person voting; 2. The residency requirement must be reinstated to a minimum of 30 days. 3. You must show proof of US Citizenship.

4. No ballot harvesting. 5. Block rank choice voting from our state.