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…
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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…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Spanish-language town hall with Rep. Julio Cortes, Mar. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
Ver más abajo para versión en español Who: Representative Julio Cortes. What: In-person, Spanish-language town hall meeting. When: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023. Submit questions in advance:…
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…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session
Dear friends and neighbors, Happy New Year! Session kicked off this past Monday, and we’ll be tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our community and standing up for Washington’s…
Cortes Sworn in as Representative for the 38th District

Olympia – Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, was sworn in Monday as one of two new representatives for the 38th legislative district. Cortes brings experience in homelessness prevention, city government and…