Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s a new year and the start of the 2026 legislative session begins January 12th. When the Legislature convenes next week, my greatest priority will remain…
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From the Classroom to Careers: Investing in Washington’s Students
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It has been a busy few months during the legislative interim this summer. As we head into the fall, I’m excited to provide you an update…
Bridge Replacement, Infrastructure Progress, & Local Investments
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This year’s transportation and capital budgets delivered transformative investments across our district. After years of advocacy, and despite this year’s transportation budget not including direct funding,…
Delivering for Students, Schools, & A Fairer Tax System
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,…
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…