Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session brought historic wins for students, families, and working people across the 11th Legislative District. I was proud to sponsor House Bill 1587,…
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Putting Community First: Budget & Revenue Reflections
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As you know by now, Washington is facing a budget shortfall, and the decisions we make in the coming days will determine who shoulders that burden….
Legislative Updates: Workforce Development & Budget Proposals
Friends and neighbors, As we enter April, we’re entering the final stretch of the legislative session with just 26 days left until sine-die. This has been a productive time in…
Budget Choices, Workforce Growth, & Youth Innovation
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who participated in my last survey on various budget cuts and proposals being considered before the legislature this year. The state is facing…
Community Safety Survey Results, Budget Impacts, & RealID
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who came to visit with me last Saturday at Refuel Café for my mini-town hall. Besides the coffee, we had great conversations about…
Join Me for a Mini Town Hall! + Updates on Education & Community Safety
Friends and neighbors, Please consider joining me for a Mini Town Hall on March 1st, at Refuel Café (401 Olympia Ave NE Ste, 102, Renton, WA 98056). Each participant will have…
Providing A Supportive Educational Environment
Friends and neighbors, In the survey I sent you January 9th, you emphasized the importance of public safety. While it’s often viewed through the lens of law enforcement and the…
A Legislative Update from Olympia
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you for responding to the survey in the last e-newsletter. Your input and advocacy are very helpful to me each legislative session. I heard that…
The Upcoming 2025 Legislative Session & Share Your Priorities!
Dear friends and neighbors, Welcome to a new year, and the start of a new session! Next week marks the beginning of the 2025 legislative session and one of my greatest…
Important Update: E-Newsletter and Facebook Freeze
Thank you for another incredible session! We’ve achieved significant milestones that will greatly benefit our community and state this year, and I’m deeply grateful for your continued support, engagement, and…