Alex Andrade
A Democrat You Recognize
Alex Andrade
A Democrat You Recognize
Alex Andrade
A Democrat You Recognize
Washington Deserves Better Results.
I'm Alex Andrade, a small business owner, Burien City Councilmember, lifelong Democrat, and longtime community volunteer. I've seen firsthand what works and what doesn't when state policies affect our communities. Years of running a business and serving my community have taught me that good intentions aren't enough. Results matter.
I'm running for State Representative because Washington families deserve better. People are paying more, getting less, watching businesses close, and seeing public safety and affordability move in the wrong direction. After 13 years, it's fair to ask whether our district is getting the results it deserves.
I'm running to bring real-world experience, responsible budgeting, and accountable leadership to Olympia.
Why Alex
Practical Leadership for Our Communities
Practical Leadership for Our Communities
Practical Leadership for Our Communities
Why Alex
Washington needs a leader who understands what it's like to make difficult decisions with limited resources.
As a small business owner and Burien City Councilmember, I've had to prioritize spending, make tough budget choices, and understand firsthand how government policies affect businesses and our communities. I've worked on issues ranging from public safety and economic development to housing, infrastructure, and behavioral health. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and where Olympia can do better.
I don't believe success is measured by the number of bills passed or dollars spent. I believe success is measured by whether people's lives are actually improving. Leadership isn't about following the loudest voices. It's about making decisions that deliver the best outcomes for everyone we serve. That's the standard I'll bring to Olympia.
Safe and Stable Communities
Keep communities safe and stable
Expand behavioral health treatment while ensuring accountability so people receive the help they need and communities stay safe.
Support our officers and first responders so they can effectively serve our communities
Education and Early Childhood
Strengthen K–12 education and student support
Expand early learning and childcare access
Support pathways including college, trades, and workforce readiness
Supporting Small Businesses and Local Jobs
Make Washington a place where small businesses can afford to grow, hire, and stay.
Support small businesses and job growth
Protect small businesses from policies that create unnecessary burdens
Housing and Stability
Connect people to shelter, treatment, and long-term recovery
Focus on balanced, effective approaches
Investing in Our Communities
Invest in infrastructure and community services
Improve overall quality of life
Protecting Our Environment
Support clean air and water for our communities
Invest in sustainable infrastructure and local environmental solutions
Balance environmental responsibility with economic realities
Accountable and Effective Government
Spend taxpayer dollars responsibly before asking families to pay more.
Respect local decision-making and give cities the tools they need to solve local problems.
Why Alex
Washington needs a leader who understands what it's like to make difficult decisions with limited resources.
As a small business owner and Burien City Councilmember, I've had to prioritize spending, make tough budget choices, and understand firsthand how government policies affect businesses and our communities. I've worked on issues ranging from public safety and economic development to housing, infrastructure, and behavioral health. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and where Olympia can do better.
I don't believe success is measured by the number of bills passed or dollars spent. I believe success is measured by whether people's lives are actually improving. Leadership isn't about following the loudest voices. It's about making decisions that deliver the best outcomes for everyone we serve. That's the standard I'll bring to Olympia.
Safe and Stable Communities
Keep communities safe and stable
Expand behavioral health treatment while ensuring accountability so people receive the help they need and communities stay safe.
Support our officers and first responders so they can effectively serve our communities
Education and Early Childhood
Strengthen K–12 education and student support
Expand early learning and childcare access
Support pathways including college, trades, and workforce readiness
Supporting Small Businesses and Local Jobs
Make Washington a place where small businesses can afford to grow, hire, and stay.
Support small businesses and job growth
Protect small businesses from policies that create unnecessary burdens
Housing and Stability
Connect people to shelter, treatment, and long-term recovery
Focus on balanced, effective approaches
Investing in Our Communities
Invest in infrastructure and community services
Improve overall quality of life
Protecting Our Environment
Support clean air and water for our communities
Invest in sustainable infrastructure and local environmental solutions
Balance environmental responsibility with economic realities
Accountable and Effective Government
Spend taxpayer dollars responsibly before asking families to pay more.
Respect local decision-making and give cities the tools they need to solve local problems.
What I've Done
As a City Councilmember, small business owner, and community volunteer, I’ve focused on practical solutions that make a difference locally.
Worked on policies and partnerships that support animal welfare and community-based services
Helped navigate real challenges facing small businesses and local economies
Participated in city-level decisions impacting public safety, housing, and community stability
Built relationships across South King County to support regional solutions
Brought a practical, on-the-ground perspective to policy discussions
As a City Councilmember, small business owner, and community volunteer, I’ve focused on practical solutions that make a difference locally.
Worked on policies and partnerships that support animal welfare and community-based services
Helped navigate real challenges facing small businesses and local economies
Participated in city-level decisions impacting public safety, housing, and community stability
Built relationships across South King County to support regional solutions
Brought a practical, on-the-ground perspective to policy discussions
Leadership Rooted in Community
Leadership Rooted in Community
Meet Alex
Alex Andrade is a Latina, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and the proud mother of two awesome adult children. She is also a small business owner and longtime community volunteer who has been actively involved in civic and cultural events throughout the Burien area. She serves on several regional policy and community boards, including the board of SOMOS Seattle / Seattle Latinx Pride.
Alex grew up in Eastern Washington and has lived in King County since the late 1990s. Her experiences have shaped her understanding of the immigrant experience and the challenges many families face every day.
Within the City of Burien, Alex has been appointed by the City Council to serve on the Immigrant Affairs Subcommittee. She also co-leads a committee working on animal care and control policy and volunteers at Burien’s local animal shelter.
Through her work on regional boards and local leadership roles, Alex has built strong partnerships across South King County and understands the importance of collaboration between cities, community organizations, and state leaders.
Alex looks forward to continuing to work with residents, businesses, and community organizations across the 33rd Legislative District, including Burien, Des Moines, Kent, Normandy Park, and SeaTac, to advance practical solutions that strengthen our communities.
Alex Andrade is a Latina, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and the proud mother of two awesome adult children. She is also a small business owner and longtime community volunteer who has been actively involved in civic and cultural events throughout the Burien area. She serves on several regional policy and community boards, including the board of SOMOS Seattle / Seattle Latinx Pride.
Alex grew up in Eastern Washington and has lived in King County since the late 1990s. Her experiences have shaped her understanding of the immigrant experience and the challenges many families face every day.
Within the City of Burien, Alex has been appointed by the City Council to serve on the Immigrant Affairs Subcommittee. She also co-leads a committee working on animal care and control policy and volunteers at Burien’s local animal shelter.
Through her work on regional boards and local leadership roles, Alex has built strong partnerships across South King County and understands the importance of collaboration between cities, community organizations, and state leaders.
Alex looks forward to continuing to work with residents, businesses, and community organizations across the 33rd Legislative District, including Burien, Des Moines, Kent, Normandy Park, and SeaTac, to advance practical solutions that strengthen our communities.
A Practical Approach to Priorities
A Practical Approach to Priorities
Priorities
Public Safety That Works
Safe communities are the foundation of opportunity and stability. Public safety requires a balanced approach that protects neighborhoods while ensuring people in crisis receive the right help. As a Burien City Councilmember, I supported expanding co-response teams that pair first responders with behavioral health professionals, ensuring people experiencing mental health crises receive appropriate care. I also supported responsible policies to address large unmanaged encampments in public spaces while continuing to push for real pathways toward stability and recovery. In Olympia, I will support policies that strengthen public safety while respecting the ability of local communities to respond to their unique challenges.
Economic Balance for Workers and Small Businesses
Working families deserve fair wages and economic opportunity. At the same time, small businesses must be able to survive and grow. As a small business owner, I understand firsthand the pressures of payroll, rising costs, and regulation. On the City Council, I supported raising the minimum wage. In the Legislature, I will advocate for policies that support workers, encourage entrepreneurship, and ensure economic growth remains sustainable for both employees and employers.
Local Control and Responsible Governance
Local leaders understand their communities best. Cities and towns should have the ability to make decisions that reflect their unique needs rather than being forced to comply with one-size-fits-all mandates. On the City Council, I have worked to ensure our city has a voice in regional and state conversations, advocating for responsible policies that consider the real impacts on local governments. In Olympia, I will ensure state policies respect local decision-making and do not impose unfunded mandates that strain city budgets or limit the ability of communities to respond effectively.
Housing, Recovery, and Long-Term Stability
Washington’s housing and homelessness challenges require solutions that focus on long-term stability, recovery, and accountability. We must expand access to housing options while ensuring services address the underlying challenges many people face, including mental health and substance use disorders. Compassionate policy must also produce measurable results. In the Legislature, I will support solutions that invest in housing, treatment, and recovery programs while ensuring resources are used effectively to help people regain independence and stability.
Practical Leadership
Good leadership means listening to the community, making thoughtful decisions, and being willing to adjust when policies are not producing the results people were promised. Throughout my time on the City Council, I have focused on balanced, results-driven decision-making. My approach is simple: support policies that work, improve those that need adjustment, and reject those that create unintended consequences for families, workers, and small businesses. In Olympia, I will continue to bring that same practical, community-focused leadership to the decisions that shape Washington’s future.
Public Safety That Works
Safe communities are the foundation of opportunity and stability. Public safety requires a balanced approach that protects neighborhoods while ensuring people in crisis receive the right help. As a Burien City Councilmember, I supported expanding co-response teams that pair first responders with behavioral health professionals, ensuring people experiencing mental health crises receive appropriate care. I also supported responsible policies to address large unmanaged encampments in public spaces while continuing to push for real pathways toward stability and recovery. In Olympia, I will support policies that strengthen public safety while respecting the ability of local communities to respond to their unique challenges.
Economic Balance for Workers and Small Businesses
Working families deserve fair wages and economic opportunity. At the same time, small businesses must be able to survive and grow. As a small business owner, I understand firsthand the pressures of payroll, rising costs, and regulation. On the City Council, I supported raising the minimum wage. In the Legislature, I will advocate for policies that support workers, encourage entrepreneurship, and ensure economic growth remains sustainable for both employees and employers.
Local Control and Responsible Governance
Local leaders understand their communities best. Cities and towns should have the ability to make decisions that reflect their unique needs rather than being forced to comply with one-size-fits-all mandates. On the City Council, I have worked to ensure our city has a voice in regional and state conversations, advocating for responsible policies that consider the real impacts on local governments. In Olympia, I will ensure state policies respect local decision-making and do not impose unfunded mandates that strain city budgets or limit the ability of communities to respond effectively.
Housing, Recovery, and Long-Term Stability
Washington’s housing and homelessness challenges require solutions that focus on long-term stability, recovery, and accountability. We must expand access to housing options while ensuring services address the underlying challenges many people face, including mental health and substance use disorders. Compassionate policy must also produce measurable results. In the Legislature, I will support solutions that invest in housing, treatment, and recovery programs while ensuring resources are used effectively to help people regain independence and stability.
Practical Leadership
Good leadership means listening to the community, making thoughtful decisions, and being willing to adjust when policies are not producing the results people were promised. Throughout my time on the City Council, I have focused on balanced, results-driven decision-making. My approach is simple: support policies that work, improve those that need adjustment, and reject those that create unintended consequences for families, workers, and small businesses. In Olympia, I will continue to bring that same practical, community-focused leadership to the decisions that shape Washington’s future.
A Better Way Forward
Too often, communities like ours are caught between ideological debates that overlook the practical realities of running a small business, raising a family, or managing a city budget.
I believe there is room for leadership that listens carefully, values results, and works toward solutions that bring people together rather than pushing them apart.
This campaign is about practical solutions, responsible leadership, and ensuring our communities have a stronger voice in the decisions that shape our future.
Too often, communities like ours are caught between ideological debates that overlook the practical realities of running a small business, raising a family, or managing a city budget.
I believe there is room for leadership that listens carefully, values results, and works toward solutions that bring people together rather than pushing them apart.
This campaign is about practical solutions, responsible leadership, and ensuring our communities have a stronger voice in the decisions that shape our future.
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PO Box 66003, Burien, WA 98166
PO Box 66003
Burien, WA 98166
Phone 206-747-2649
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