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. …
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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…
Climate change and the first remote legislative session
Dear neighbors, This is an unusual legislative session—the first ever remote session in our state’s history, and hopefully the last. And it’s an unusual year. We face difficult problems, including…
The Urbanist’s Wonkabout Washington: The Little Climate Goal Bill That Could
Leadership in the House: Our current legislature is blessed with many new members with bold visions and a desire for action. This year Representative Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) stepped up to lead…
Legislative Update from Representative Davina Duerr
Friends and Neighbors in the 1st Legislative District, Last Thursday marked the end of this year’s Legislative Session, and the end of my first session serving as your state Representative. I’m…
Seattle Times: Will Seattle at last take action on buildings that can kill when earthquakes hit? A new push is afoot
Public officials for decades have promised to deal with the old brick buildings in Seattle that could crumble with deadly consequences when a major earthquake hits — and have produced…
Legislature Passes Duerr Seismic Stability and Energy Efficiency Legislation
OLYMPIA—On March 7, the Washington State Legislature passed Rep. Davina Duerr’s HB 2405 to provide a new funding mechanism for seismic retrofitting, energy efficiency upgrades, and more. The bill would create…
E-Newsletter Update
Hello, I’ve heard from a lot of folks asking why I’m not sending out emails or newsletters, I wanted to follow up with you all to explain why that is….
House Passes Rep. Duerr’s First Bill
Today the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Davina Duerr’s first bill, HB 2348. The legislation would streamline reporting for state funding related to housing, and has broad…
Northwest Asian Weekly: Davina Duerr Sworn In
State Rep. Davina Duerr was one of five new lawmakers sworn in last week for the 2020 state legislative session. A daughter of a Taiwanese immigrant, Duerr was appointed to…