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…
Tag: Rep. Davina Duerr
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…
Planning for a better future in Washington state
OLYMPIA—What kind of neighborhood would you dream of living in, and how would you like to get to work, school, or the store? All of that, says Rep. Davina Duerr…
Duerr elected Chair of Local Government Committee
OLYMPIA—The new chair of the House Local Government Committee is architect and former city council member Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell). “Safe sidewalks and streets, clean water when you turn the…
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…
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…