David Stemp
Candidate for Fircrest (WA) City Council
David Stemp has thrown his hat in the ring in this important race for Fircrest City Council. Why is a little town like Fircrest, so important? Because Wal-Mart has set its eyes on building a store there which would threaten living wage jobs in the neighboring cities of Tacoma and University Place. And Stemp has pledged to do what he can to keep Wal-Mart out of Fircrest.
David's answer to the closed debate about Wal-Mart with the current Council:
Currently there is very little openness in the Fircrest city government. It is difficult to get information regarding business development, specifically the possibility of a new Walmart. I would work to make our government open and more transparent so that labor has a chance to deal with the issues fairly and accurately.
David's answer about some of our other issues:
Labor must have the tools of organizing, bargaining, and striking to create equality. I believe every American is entitled to a living wage, affordable health care and a quality public education. Without the support of organized labor this would not be possible.
Every worker and their family should have access to GOOD affordable health care. We need to set the highest standards on the planet for environmental protection so that we can lead the way for the rest of the world. And we should have the most open and inclusive worker and civil rights policies in the world.