Hilary for mayor

Well on Vashon that is really "Unofficial" Mayor. But while my name is up there and it looks like I am running, I am really fundraising for two causes that I have been working on for the last year. My platform is to "help make HealthCare accessible to all Vashon residents".

Think of this as "Single Payer HealthCare for Vashon Residents". If everyone donated at least $10 to "Hilary for Mayor" we would have enough money to make this happen.

I was instrumental in bringing the Dental Van to the schools allowing students who qualify for the free lunch program to be seen by the dentist during school hours. This program has been a success and I believe we can see more students during the next school year. We have the Dental Van coming once a month for adults but for the adults there is always a large waiting list. Many in pain just cannot be seen in a timely manner because the need is greater than the schedule allows. I believe we can raise enough money for six more visits and better meet the needs of our Island neighbors. Good dental care is so very important to the overall health of the person. With good dental care, there would be less heart disease.

The second program I would like to raise money for is to provide Medical Vouchers for low-income families who have no health insurance. These vouchers of up to $250 per person a year could be used to see any on-Island medical provider, whether that is for eye exams, acupuncture, naturopath or any other medical professional of your choice. Preventative medicine is so very important to staying healthy. I want my running to provide seed money for this new program and hopefully we can generate more donations over the years.

To support the Dental Van you can make your tax deductible check to "Vashon Homeless Council". They administer the program.

To support the Medical Voucher Program you can make your tax deductible check to "Vashon Youth and Family Services".

Checks can also be made out to "Hilary for Mayor", but those cannot be used as a tax deduction.

I am looking to raise $5,000 for the Dental Van (the cost of 6 van visits) and $5,000 for the start up of the Medical Voucher Program. Think of this as "Single Payer HealthCare for Vashon Residents". If each of us gave at least $10, we can make this happen. This is very cheap insurance to have programs available for your own use or that of your neighbor. We are all part of this community. We look out for each other. This is one more way to do so.

All checks can be mailed to me at:
Hilary Emmer
6605 SW 240th Street
Vashon, WA 98070