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Natasha Hill is an American politician, attorney, and civil rights advocate who is the member-elect of the Washington House of Representatives representing the state's 3rd district, Position 1. A member of the Democratic Party, Hill will take office on January 13, 2025, succeeding Marcus Riccelli, who ran for state Senate.[1][2]
Natasha Hill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 3rd (Position 1) district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 Serving with Timm Ormsby | |
| Preceded by | Marcus Riccelli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Natasha Hill Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Attorney, civil rights advocate |
Early life and education
editHill grew up low-income on Spokane's North Side. She is a fourth-generation Eastern Washingtonian from Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood who took on significant student loan debt to pursue her education.[3][4]
Career
editHill operates her own law practice in Spokane and is also a licensed realtor and member of the Spokane Realtors Association. She has served as the interim editor for The Black Lens, a monthly newspaper focused on Spokane's Black community and local justice issues, since November 2023. Hill has worked with Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) and was involved in a potential case against the city of Spokane on behalf of SCAR to protect free speech and the right to peaceful protest.[5][4]
Political career
edit2022 congressional campaign
editIn 2022, Hill ran as the Democratic nominee for Washington's 5th congressional district against incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She received 40.2% of the vote to McMorris Rodgers' 59.5%.[1]
Washington House of Representatives
edit2024 election
editHill won election to the Washington House of Representatives in 2024 to succeed Marcus Riccelli, who ran for state Senate. In the August 6 primary election, she received 32.5% of the vote to advance to the general election alongside Republican Tony Kiepe who received 35.5%. In the November 5 general election, Hill defeated Kiepe with 59.3% of the vote to his 40.5%.[1]
During the campaign, Hill received endorsements from the Spokane County Democrats, State Representative Timm Ormsby, Washington State Labor Council, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund.[5]
Political positions
editHousing and economic policy
editHill supports rent stabilization measures to prevent people from being priced out of housing. She argues that while landlords provide an important service, "housing should be a human right, and our focus should be on keeping folks in their homes." She advocates for removing restrictions on building condominiums and making pathways to homeownership more accessible and equitable.[2][5]
Healthcare and public health
editHill prioritizes lowering healthcare costs and addressing the fentanyl crisis. She supports investments in mental health and addiction treatment services.[4][5]
Education
editHill opposes voucher programs and supports increased investment in public schools. She advocates for making childcare more affordable and accessible.[5]
Revenue and taxation
editHill opposes 2024 ballot initiatives that would repeal Washington's Climate Commitment Act and capital gains tax, arguing against "rolling back taxes for the rich." She supports maintaining revenue sources for state programs.[2]
Labor rights
editHill emphasizes addressing wage and wealth disparities, including ensuring equal pay for equal work and ending what she characterizes as corporate welfare that subsidizes employee salaries while allowing high executive compensation and shareholder dividends.[5]
Personal life
editHill is a single mother of two children.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Natasha Hill". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b c Nate Sanford (October 24, 2024). "ELECTION 2024: Democrat Natasha Hill faces Republican Tony Kiepe in the race to replace Rep. Riccelli representing Spokane in the state House". The Inlander. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b "Natasha Hill - Who are you? Tell us about yourself". Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b c "Progressive Voters Guide - Natasha Hill". Progressive Voters Guide. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b c d e f Erin Sellers (October 16, 2024). "WA State Representative, D3 Position 1: Natasha Hill vs. Tony Kiepe". RANGE Media. Retrieved 2024-11-20.