Dear neighbors and friends, As a reminder, please consider joining me in Olympia tomorrow, February 27th, between 10:30-11:30 am, to recognize Nowruz in the Washington State House of Representatives. I’ve…
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Week 7 Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, It’s forty-six days into the legislative session, and we’ve already achieved significant progress together. Over 275 bills have been passed, many with bipartisan support, addressing critical issues…
You’re Invited to Celebrate Nowruz!
Dear neighbors and friends, I am excited to invite you to celebrate the rich heritage of the Iranian, Afghan, Tajik, Uzbek, and Turkmen communities, as well as so many other…
Week 5 Legislative Update: Empowering Judges, Addressing Police Misconduct, & Protecting Reproductive Rights
Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session reached its halfway point on February 6th, with significant progress made on important issues including criminal legal reform, gun violence prevention, and expanding…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Advances “Nothing About Us Without Us” Act
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards ensuring representation and meaningful participation in policymaking through the passage of House Bill 1541, also known…
Protecting Pets & Providing Avenues for Healing
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…
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…
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,…