We don’t yet know all the facts about the latest case, what we do know is that xenophobic violence against Asians and Asian Americans is not new. As we see cases on the rise during the pandemic, we must take action to keep everyone safe…
Tag: Rep. Davina Duerr
Crosscut story: WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis
Please take a minute to read this story about growth, climate change, and our state’s housing crisis. Thank you!
Op-ed in The Everett Herald: Planning for change by changing how we plan
Please click here or on the screen-shot below to read my op-ed about smarter planning in The Everett Herald.
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…
Capitol Ideas Podcast: Meet Davina Duerr
Rep. Duerr was interviewed for the Capitol Ideas podcast: Meet Davina Duerr: architect, Bothell city councilmember, and a first-year state representative from Washington’s 1st legislative district. Rep. Davina Duerr was…
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….