I recently moved back to Issaquah, and was able to attend Salmon Days for the first time in four years. As a kid, I never really appreciated the beauty and uniqueness of a festival that celebrates the return of such a resilient animal. I love our salmon, and want this tradition to be preserved for years to come.

To help our salmon population thrive, we need to do our part to keep their habitats healthy by protecting the environment of the Pacific Northwest, keeping our air and waters clean and reducing the pollution in our state. For this reason, I will be voting “yes” on I-732 in November. I-732 is a statewide initiative that will put a price on CO2 emissions, reduce pollution and lower the state sales tax. Join me and support our best shot at tackling climate change in our state. Do it for the salmon.

Blake Wedekind

Issaquah