# Seattle Times Endorses Lisa Callan for WA Legislative District 5

> Seattle Times endorses Rep. Lisa Callan for WA Legislative District 5, Position 2.
- Title: Seattle Times Endorses Lisa Callan for WA Legislative…
- Summary: Seattle Times endorses Rep. Lisa Callan for WA Legislative District 5, Position 2.
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/seattle-times-endorsements-wa-general-election-2026-legislative-district-5-position-2
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## Lisa Callan's Advocacy for Children
Rep. Lisa Callan has been a stalwart advocate for vulnerable children in Washington since her 2018 state House election.

> If we don’t do the earliest intervention, those early services, that crisis care, that child that’s been stuck for 30 days in the hospital is going to cost the state a heck of a lot more money
## Clean Energy Push
Callan champions clean energy development through a jobs bill to stimulate renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
## Opponent's Criticism
Republican Patrick Peacock criticized high energy prices but doubted the state’s ability to reduce carbon emissions through solar and electric vehicles.
## Tax Stance
Callan supported the state’s income tax on millionaires but opposed universal free school meals, preferring funds for the greatest needs.
## Key takeaway

Seattle Times endorses Rep. Lisa Callan for WA Legislative District 5, Position 2.