Dear neighbors, I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend and are enjoying the cooler weather! Last month, I shared some of my priorities for the 2024 legislative…
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Cortes Appointed to WA Tourism Marketing Authority
OLYMPIA – Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, has been appointed to the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority’s (WTMA) Board of Directors by Speaker of the House, Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma. Tourism remains the…
Julio’s August Legislative Update
Dear neighbors, I hope you and your family are finding time to enjoy the outdoors this August! As summer nears its end, another chapter begins with children returning to school…
Julio’s July Legislative Update
Dear neighbors, I hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend and had an opportunity to reflect on what being an American means to you and your family. As…
Two Days to Sine-Die
Dear neighbors and friends, It’s hard to believe the legislative session is almost over. After 103 days, the legislature will adjourn, “Sine Die” (without end) this Sunday. During this last…
Rep. Cortes Passes Bills to Governor on Homelessness, Police Benefits, Affordable Housing & Statewide Travel
OLYMPIA – Representative Julio Cortes, D-Everett, arrived in Olympia this January ready to make a positive impact for his community. To date, he has passed four important pieces of legislation…
Week 12: Latino Caucus, Addressing Homelessness, & Legislative Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and how it might affect all our communities. In this issue, I’ll share some exciting…
Freshman Legislator Julio Cortes Passes Three Bills to the Senate
OLYMPIA— Yesterday marked the passage of Rep. Julio Cortes’, D-Everett, third freshman bill to the Senate. Cortes, who currently works for the City of Everett and previously worked to help…
Legislative Update: Important Funding for Our Community & Two Upcoming Town Halls
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the beginning of March, the legislature is now convening on the House floor to vote on bills until March 8th, before resuming committee hearings on…
Legislative Update: Housing & Behavioral Health, and A New Tax Credit for 2023
Dear friends and neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and how it might affect all our communities. In this issue, I’ll discuss addressing the root causes of homelessness and the Working…