Rosetta Marshall-Williams

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Rosetta Marshall-Williams
Image of Rosetta Marshall-Williams
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

A.C. Davis High School

Personal
Birthplace
Ellensburg, Wash.
Religion
Non-Denominational
Profession
Minister
Contact

Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Independence Party) ran for election for Governor of Washington. She lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.

Marshall-Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rosetta Marshall-Williams was born in Ellensburg, Washington. Marshall-Williams' professional experience includes working as a minister and activist. She has been affiliated with Global International of New Zealand.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2024

General election

General election for Governor of Washington

Bob Ferguson defeated Dave Reichert in the general election for Governor of Washington on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson (D)
 
55.5
 
2,143,368
Image of Dave Reichert
Dave Reichert (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.3
 
1,709,818
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
8,202

Total votes: 3,861,388
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington

The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Washington on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson (D)
 
44.9
 
884,268
Image of Dave Reichert
Dave Reichert (R) Candidate Connection
 
27.5
 
541,533
Image of Semi Bird
Semi Bird (R) Candidate Connection
 
10.8
 
212,692
Image of Mark Mullet
Mark Mullet (D) Candidate Connection
 
6.0
 
119,048
Image of Leon Lawson
Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party) Candidate Connection
 
1.8
 
35,971
Jim Daniel (R)
 
1.5
 
29,907
Cassondra Hanson (D)
 
1.2
 
24,512
Image of EL'ona Kearney
EL'ona Kearney (D) Candidate Connection
 
1.2
 
24,374
Image of Jennifer Hoover
Jennifer Hoover (R) Candidate Connection
 
0.8
 
15,692
Image of Andre Stackhouse
Andre Stackhouse (G) Candidate Connection
 
0.6
 
11,962
Image of Don Rivers
Don Rivers (D) Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
9,453
Martin Wheeler (R)
 
0.4
 
7,676
Image of Chaytan Inman
Chaytan Inman (D) Candidate Connection
 
0.3
 
6,427
Image of Ricky Anthony
Ricky Anthony (D) Candidate Connection
 
0.3
 
6,226
Jeff Curry (Independent)
 
0.3
 
6,068
Image of Fred Grant
Fred Grant (D) Candidate Connection
 
0.3
 
5,503
Image of Brian Bogen
Brian Bogen (No party preference) Candidate Connection
 
0.2
 
4,530
Image of A.L. Brown
A.L. Brown (R)
 
0.2
 
4,232
Image of Michael DePaula
Michael DePaula (L) Candidate Connection
 
0.2
 
3,957
Image of Rosetta Marshall-Williams
Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Independence Party) Candidate Connection
 
0.2
 
2,960
Image of Jim Clark
Jim Clark (No party preference) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
2,355
Edward Cale (D) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
1,975
Image of Alex Tsimerman
Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party)
 
0.1
 
1,721
Image of Bill Hirt
Bill Hirt (R)
 
0.1
 
1,720
Frank Dare (Independent)
 
0.1
 
1,115
Image of Alan Makayev
Alan Makayev (Nonsense Busters Party) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
1,106
Image of William Combs
William Combs (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
1,042
Brad Mjelde (No party preference)
 
0.1
 
991
Image of Ambra Mason
Ambra Mason (Constitution Party) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
0
Bobbie Samons (No party preference) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
0
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
1,347

Total votes: 1,970,363
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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“There are only three things that America will remember 2000 years from now when they study this civilization: The Constitution, jazz music and baseball. These are the three most beautiful things this culture's ever created.” - Essayist Gerald Early “America's founders intended powers to be exercised not at the federal level, but by state and local governments, which represent fertile ground for policy innovation,” setting the example of America, as light on the global hill needing infrastructure and economic development at city and state levels." - Secretary Condoleezza Rice; Being a descendant of Chief Justice John Marshall, I am born into the U.S Constitution, as Jazz was born in the USA. It's music shares individuality, improvisation, creativity, and innovation of the American people. Baseball is about all people, sharing it's values of perseverance and teamwork helping us all to overcome adversity. Values of jazz and baseball, that inspire our country, are part of the gritty everyday reality of life in Washington State. These values pulsate through the communities I have worked with and served for many years. I see the global potential of Washington State and our nation, from the grassroots up. It is my dedication to represent you as Governor, making a real difference. As a mother of five children, and14-grandchildren, It is imperative that we leave a legacy for our children to follow, Were only dancing on this earth for a short while!
  • The U.S. Constitution: May it forever be our global beacon of light that sets on the hill for America.
  • Baseball: As the American people, we all have a position to play, even when were sitting on the bench, you are just as valuable to the American team. Don't ever forget that!
  • Jazz: Never allow the storms of life to cause you to drown out the melodies and the beat of your heart for America, for this is the strength of the foundations, if we will just follow the instructions and walk in the light of unity we can make it! The music is the sound of endurance which will leave a forever impression in our memory. "America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great." - Democracy In America. Come on America! Every man, woman, boy, and girl we can make the change.
1.Public safety: Address crime rates, police reform, gun control, community policy strategies are an ongoing concern. We must improve public safety while promoting trust and accountability within our law enforcement. 2. It is imperative to access health care, mental health service, efficient substance abuse treatment with its disparities and improve infrastructure. 3. Housing: We must address policies to increase affordable housing stock, protect renter rights, and address homelessness. 4. We must Reform education: We must produce improvements for grade k-12, college supportability. 5. Economic development: fostering innovations, tax policies, workforce development initiatives, and economic diversification strategies are key issues.
I focus myself every day of to live by these same principals of life described by Mother Teresa, My ancestor Pocahantas, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before God and before man.

One of the great humanitarians of our age, Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
“Peace begins with a smile.”
“We fear the future because we are wasting today.”
“Not all of us can do great things. ...
“Yesterday is gone. ...
“NOT ALL OF US CAN DO GREAT THINGS. BUT WE CAN DO SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE.” — MOTHER TERESA

Pocahontas was born a daughter of the chief of the Powhatan confederation, Wahunsenacah. She was an important agent in the evolution of relations between the settlers of Jamestown, Virginia, and the Native Americans of the region.

“Like two eagles soar as one upon the river of the wind with the promise of forever, we will take the past and learn how to begin.”
“We are all connected to each other, in a circle, in a hoop that never ends.”
“Two hopeful hearts, two lands apart. Together there's no end to what our dream can start.”
“Sometimes the right path is not always the easiest.”
“My world has changed, and so have I. I have learned to choose, and I have learned to say goodbye.”
“Listen with your heart, you will understand.” — Pocahontas

Dr. King was a prominent activist and prolific writer and public speaker throughout his life. Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech and world Activist.

"Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice, say that I was a drum major for peace, I was a drum major for righteousness, and all the other shallow things will not matter."
"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."

— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
The Marshall Documents of my descendant’s of Chief Justice John Marshall and Family
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” — Douglas MacArthur

Integrity: One must govern with a pure heart in all that you do, with the utmost integrity. An official must never use his or her office to favor partisan in support of or in opposition, even in social media accounts. We must uphold the checks and balances of our US Constitution. We must be a people above reproach.

Transparency: I believe the people of Washington has a right to an open policy when conducting all business of the state. Emails and other communications must be secured with a permanent record for immediate opening when government requested.

Independent: To stand firm in treating all parties fairly adhering to the laws of the state.
It is imperative that this stand is taken when making decisions affecting contributors.

Fairness: Open communication can mitigate potential issues of unfairness. State administrators must be fair in reaching out to all community stakeholders when making decisions that could seem potentially biased. We don’t endorse or make gifts to candidates that support or oppose ballot issues. Exemplify high standards when contracting for services like open and competitive biddings.

Competence: We must serve all precincts with equitable attention to detail. There must be wisdom, knowledge, and understanding in the official capacity of office.
I carry within my veins of ancestorial leadership, with the confidence to stand alone, the courage
to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. A leader who lives by the equality of my actions and the integrity of my intent. As I uphold the checks and balances of our US Constitution. I possess the imperative characteristics of transparency and independence to stand firm in treating all parties fairly adhering to the laws of the state. Especially when making decisions affecting contributors. Fairness in open communication which will mitigate potential issues of unfairness when reaching out to all community stakeholders when making decisions that could seem potentially biased. We don’t endorse or make gifts to candidates that support or oppose ballot issues. Exemplify high standards when contracting for services like open and competitive biddings. I possess the competence to serve all precincts with equitable attention to detail. I am gifted with imperial wisdom, knowledge, and understanding in the official capacity of office in which to establish order and to repair what has been divided among you. I am fully armored with the necessary tools in which to serve, lead, support, and protect the people of the State of Washington to a fulfilled resolution of change. The American flag was weaved together for the American people to work together, not separate, whether Democrat, Republican, or other, we will began a new era of trust and restored as one people. “We The People of.”
As governor the first responsibility would be to establish a positive relationship with the legislature. We are workers together, whether democrat or republican.

The US flag represents unity as the colors are red, white, and blue. There is no separation in our flag, so why should there be disunity among the people.
We will work together!
The governor's primary responsibilities are to:
Serve as the state's chief executive officer and oversees the functions of the executive branch of government.
Report to the General Assembly and the citizens of Washington on the condition of the state each January. Recommend legislation to the General Assembly. Review bills that are approved by both the House and Senate.

The governor can sign the legislation and it will become law. If a bill is vetoed, it is returned to the General Assembly. Issue executive orders on matters important to the state. Serve as commander-in-chief of the state's armed forces. He also may grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons. Qualifications and tenure Legislative—including budget and veto—authority, Appointment sovereignty, and Clemency authority.
“Like two eagles soar as one upon the river of the wind with the promise of forever, we will take the past and learn how to begin.” — Pocahontas

Never forget the voices of the cloud of witnesses gone before us. If we fail to learn from our mistakes we will continue to repeat the past, this will surely destroy a nation.

If we the people of America allow truth, wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and faith to be our leaning post, we will never stand crooked. For together we stand, divided we fall. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas.

I was 5-years old, but I remember so distinctively because I watched my mother cry all day.

Five years later on Thursday, 4 April 1968 at 6:05 P.M., Martin Luther King was shot dead while standing on a balcony outside his second-floor room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

This was the day the church was called a fast, and no one was allowed to eat all day and my stomach was crying! I was 10-years old. My whole community was paralyzed.
I was 12 years old working in the summer program for the red cross as a trained microfilm researcher and filer for two years.
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

Alexis de Tocqueville observed the equality of conditions, importance of political participation, influence of religion, and individualism in American society.
Democracy in America's summary focuses on the main idea that occupied Tocqueville's thought, namely equality. Tocqueville's later volumes in Democracy in America tend to broaden his reflections to cover the nature of democracy and the trends of his era.

With the understanding that with the founding fathers equality was not equal when it came to African Americans, and Tocqueville was independent enough within himself to bring it to the forefront on his writhings.
Well, it's time to make that change

People of the world today are fading
All of us have our ups and downs
You better think about it or you won't be around
What we need is a little bit of love
Sent by One from Heaven above
Take it from "T.", it's simple and plain
This ain't no game, you know what I'm sayin'?

[Chorus:
It's time, time to make a change
(We are the people who can do it
It's time (Time) time to make a change
We are His people, we can do it

[Verse 2: What is the world coming to?
Seems like everyone is running from the truth
We must stand up and fight
Walk into the light
We are the people, we can do it, if we try

[Chorus:
It's time, time to make a change
(We are the people who can do it
It's time (Time) time to make a change

We are His people, we can do it.
Time! There is much I would like to speak into the lives of the younger generation of the American people, but time may not permit me to do so.
As a Governor being the head of the executive branch elected by the people of Washington, has the responsibility is to protect and guard the people Washington State… As chief executive, Governors are responsible for ensuring their state is adequately prepared for emergencies and disasters of all types and sizes

The primary responsibilities are to: Serve as the state's chief executive officer, implement state laws, and oversees the functions of the executive branch of government.

There are also legislative responsibilities, as well as serving as an agent of communications with other states and the federal government. The Governor's executive branch responsibilities include appointing the heads of departments, agencies, and institutions.
I believe it is important to lay out the parameters of legislation: To determine what the executive will support and oppose. A governor must address issues that must be as well as exercising or threatening veto. I believe it is also his responsibility to serve as the state's chief executive officer and to oversee the functions of the executive branch of government.
According to the State Constitution, it is required that the Governor develops and submits an annual or biennial budget for review and approval by the legislature. This provides a balanced budget. If the projected expenditures for the budget year exceed estimated revenues, the Governor must recommend the sources for the additional funding.
budgets. I do believe their could be some collaboration if warranted.
According to Article III, § 12 of the Washington Constitution which reads, in material part, as follows: VETO POWER - Every act which shall have passed the legislature shall be, before it becomes a law, presented to the governor. If he approves, he shall sign it; but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have originated, which house shall enter the objections at large upon the journal and proceed to reconsider. If, after such reconsideration, two-thirds of the members present shall agree to pass the bill it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two-thirds of the members present, it shall become a law; but in all cases the vote of both houses shall be determined by the yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for or against the bill shall be entered upon the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned by the governor within five days, Sundays excepted, after it shall be presented to him, it shall become a law without his signature, unless the general adjournment shall prevent its return, in which case it shall become a law unless the governor, within ten days next after the adjournment, Sundays excepted, shall file such bill with his objections thereto, in the office of secretary of state, who shall lay the same before the legislature at its next session in like manner as if it had been returned by the governor. If any bill presented to the governor contain several sections or items, he may object to one or more sections or items while approving other portions of the bill. In such case he shall append to the bill, at the time of signing it, a statement of the section, or sections; item or items to which he objects and the reasons therefore, and the section or sections, item or items so objected to, shall not take effect unless passed over the governor's objection, as hereinbefore provided.
In order to have any relationship, you first must have a sincere heart for “We the People,” of which you are elected to govern. Once elected to office, the governor inherits a massive responsibility overnight. It is understood that you now stand as a representative and voice for the entire State of Washington as their political party, assents to praise, blame or nuisance for engaging in the decision-making process in times of crisis. Governor- elect also oversees the implementation of public policy, in assistance with guiding legislation through the lawmaking process. These infrastructure of strength and skill demands that governors possess personality traits that allows for them to shift hats when needed. Similarly, as a mother does with her children. Governors must obtain a positive working relationship with lawmakers, bureaucrats, cabinet officials, and with the citizens who elected them to office in the first place. The ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, provides a good case in point. The COVID-19 pandemic put every governor in the hot seat as they considered decisions on masks, social distancing, and how to allocate federal funds.
“I love the trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you…And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. I see skies of blue and clouds of white, a bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself what a wonderful world.” — Louie Armstrong

I love the sunrise in the eastern parts, I love the togetherness of the people making a brand-new start. I love embracing the vision of unity as we restore what has been divided among us. I love working together side by side with the people, to restore justice and equality. Having the vision of setting a precedence in which to strengthen, bring hope, and real answers to our state by repairing the breach. I love the diversity of the people, as we truly represent what our nation should resemble.

May The Lord forever shine favor on this great State of Washington.
Scientific studies have indicated that global warming could be a potential threat in Washington state. In the coming decades, coastal waters will become more acidic, streams will be warmer, populations of several fish species will decline, and wildfires may be more common.

We have a decent economy, and a lot of people want to move to Washington, with that comes an increase in crime, homelessness, and housing prices to go insanely high so we must work hard to deal with these problems since they won't go away on their own.
Environmental issues we face today
Environmental issues and human progress are intimately connected. The incredible progress from the Industrial Revolution gave humanity the best health, wealth, and security in world history. It’s also caused irreparable damage to our natural environment. Each environmental issue is connected. These are some of the biggest environmental issues, we face today:
Air pollution: There are two types of air pollution. Outdoor air pollution and indoor air pollution.
Animal welfare: is an environmental issue for several reasons.
PETA: stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. It is the largest animal rights
Biodiversity loss: is the extinction and reduction of plant and animal species and ecological diversity.
Coral bleaching: is an environmental issue today.
Energy: The environmental problem with energy today is that 80% of the energy we use in the United States comes from fossil fuels, according to the US Energy Administration
As a being a part of United Nations, Education, Science, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO), we believe that every single person on earth has a right to modern energy and electricity.

Although I have assisted in over one billion dollars in assets for energy in Africa we still need massive investments in clean and renewable energy innovation that will help the US transition to a clean economy and also help raise living standards for people around the world.
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is empowered to put through policies that it would normally not be permitted to do, for the safety and protection of its citizens. A government can declare such a state during a natural disaster, civil unrest, armed conflict, medical pandemic or epidemic or other biosecurity risk.

Martial law: is mandated, when civil rights are severely restricted by the imposition of military force within a Sovereign state, for example during a period of extreme threat of invasion or actual hostilities by foreign forces.
State of siege: when the civil rights of specified persons or groups such as political activists are likely to be curtailed, for example to prevent an insurrection or organized acts of treason by suspected agents provocateurs
Civil emergency: dealing with disaster areas and requiring the deployment of extraordinary resources to contain dangerous situations such as natural disasters or extensive malicious property damage such as may occur during rioting or by arson. As well as regular emergency services, sometimes military forces may be assigned to deliver aid under especially dangerous conditions or to prevent looting.

There is also the provision mandated for the international law, where rights and freedoms may be suspended during a state of emergency, depending on the severity of the emergency and the government's policies.

Democracies use states of emergency to manage a range of situations from extreme weather events to public order situations. Dictatorial regimes often declare a state of emergency that is prolonged indefinitely for the life of the regime, or for extended periods of time so that derogations can be used to override human rights of their citizens usually protected by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
It is imperative for Government transparency before the citizens.
Transparency enhances the checks and balances established within the constitution of the united states, as well as consistent accountability. It embraces the open-door policy for informing and engaging citizens in the matters of state Government as well as ensuring information by the Federal Government should set a national example for all.
In 1912, Washington became one of the first states to adopt the initiative and referendum process, thus securing the rights of citizens to make and remake their laws, and to provide a check over the decisions of their Legislature.

Today, if Washingtonians are dissatisfied with certain laws or feel new laws are needed, they can petition to place proposed legislation on the ballot. The process is termed INITIATIVE because the electorate can initiate legislation. The electorate can either place a proposition directly on the ballot or it can submit the proposed law to the Legislature at the regular legislative session allowing the elected representatives an opportunity to enact the proposed legislation themselves instead of placing the matter on the ballot.
The REFERENDUM allows citizens, through the petition process, to refer acts of the Legislature to the ballot before they become law. The referendum also permits the Legislature itself to refer proposed legislation to the electorate for approval or rejection.
The initiative and referendum processes guarantee Washington’s electorate the right to legislate.
Sponsors of initiative or referendum measures must obtain a substantial number of petition signatures from registered voters in order to certify their measures to the ballot or to the Legislature. Washington’s history has shown the initiative and referendum processes to be effective in protecting the people’s interests. In fact, many of our most significant laws, such as our public disclosure laws, were enacted by this process.

Allow me to speak from the grave of the Marshall descendants of Chief Justice John Marshall: Why reinvent the Wheel, when this constitution was written in the light and faith of the founding fathers?

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Rosetta Marshall-Williams campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Governor of WashingtonLost primary$4,000 $2,000
Grand total$4,000 $2,000
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 10, 2024