Friends and neighbors, We’re one quarter of the way through the 2024 legislative session, and a lot has happened. In this newsletter, I’d like to share an update on legislation…
Category: Darya Farivar
Welcome to the 2024 legislative session!
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined Rep. Pollet, Senator Valdez, and I on January 3rd at Nathan Hale High School for our 2024 pre-session town hall. I…
Join Me for Coffee on December 16!
Dear friends and neighbors, Please consider meeting me for coffee or tea on Saturday, December 16th from 11 am – 1 pm, at Zoka Coffee (2200 N. 56th St, Seattle,…
Nothing About Us Without Us, a Week Without Driving and Improving Voter Participation
Friends and neighbors, My second session and a legislator starts at the beginning of January. Last year we had some good successes, but we still have a lot of work…
Valdez and Farivar team up to improve voter turnout
SEATTLE — Senator Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) and Representative Darya Farivar (D-Seattle) express concern and disappointment over low voter turnout for the 2023 general election. “Though there are still ballots to…
Policing & Incarceration – Where We Go From Here
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Over the last few weeks, both recent and not so recent events have sparked a renewed call for reform of police culture and accountability. Our community,…
Join Me for Another Community Conversation
Dear friends and neighbors, In August we gathered for a community conversation in the Maple Leaf neighborhood. I was simply blown away by the group who joined us. We spent…
Out In The Community With You
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It was great to gather with you on August 27th at Cloud City Coffee to organically talk about the issues effecting folks in our community. Hearing…
Join Me For Coffee This Sunday!
Dear friends and neighbors, Please consider meeting me for coffee on August 27th, from 10 am – 12 pm at Cloud City Coffee! This is a great opportunity to share…
August Legislative Update & An Upcoming Event!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, August is upon us, and I have been attending local events like Pride, visiting neighbors at community events, and seeing many familiar faces at local businesses….