OLYMPIA – Today, House Bill 1530, introduced by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was voted out of the House unanimously. Washington has taken multiple steps in recent years to address the…
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Cortes Appointed to WA Tourism Marketing Authority
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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…
Rep. Cortes Passes Bills to Governor on Homelessness, Police Benefits, Affordable Housing & Statewide Travel
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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…
Freshman Legislator Julio Cortes Passes Three Bills to the Senate
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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:…
Cortes Sworn in as Representative for the 38th District
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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…