Dear neighbors, How can we work together to make this a better place to live and raise a family? I’m happy to report that so far, we’re making major progress…
Category: Email Updates
Local government issues, workforce shortage, and our town hall meeting
Dear neighbors, We passed a key milestone here in the Legislature—the deadline for policy bills to pass committees in the House and Senate. This week, I’d like to tell you…
Making progress on climate change and the housing crisis
Dear neighbors, Things are moving fast right now in the House of Representatives, and I appreciate everyone who’s reached out to share their thoughts and stories with me. Those stories…
We can save money and create jobs while saving the planet
Dear neighbors, Climate change is already harming all four corners of Washington state. The damage means higher costs for taxpayers, homeowners, and businesses. extreme weather, including huge storms and snow…
Here’s what happened in Olympia this session
Dear neighbors, The legislative session ended March 10. In only 60 days, your state legislature passed over 300 bills, including the state operating budget, construction budget, and a new transportation…
Legislative update from the 405 Warrior Princess: transportation, the environment, and our future
Dear neighbors, Where we live and work, and how we get between those two places—that affects not just our daily life, but our pocketbooks, neighborhoods, and planet. I’m focused on…
1st LD Virtual Town Hall – This Thursday, February 17th at 5:30 p.m.
Friends and neighbors, Just a reminder that this Thursday, February 17th from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we’re hosting a virtual town hall. Senator Derek Stanford will join us to share updates on…
Shaping the future to match our dreams
Dear neighbors, Last month, I asked you how you wanted to live and work, and many of you answered a four-question survey to share your thoughts and dreams. This week, I’d…
How do you want to live and work?
It’s time to rethink things and ask ourselves if there’s a better way. Because we’re being crushed by rising pressures on multiple fronts: The skyrocketing costs of housing and homelessness. …
New laws and budgets that made history
Dear neighbors, At the start of the 2021 legislative session, we made it a goal to work on four big issues: COVID-19 response Economic recovery Equity and police reform Climate change That…