2024 Session Victories: Funding for Local Projects
Dear friends and neighbors, We talk a lot about the different budgets in our newsletters, but we wanted to update you all on what those investments will mean in our...
District Update: Session Wrap-Up Video + Join My Seatmates and Me for a Telephone Town Hall April 4.
Dear friends and neighbors, This session saw a lot of work to find a workable transportation budget that is getting stretched thin due to cost increases. Ultimately, my fellow lawmakers...
Legislative Update: The State’s Supplemental Transportation Budget + A Page in Our Office
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session concluded at 5:49 p.m. on March 7. The 60-day session was a whirlwind, and there was a lot to do in such...
NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Presupuesto de transporte que prioriza seguridad pública, preservación, y transbordadores va camino al escritorio del gobernador
For English, please click here OLYMPIA — La Legislatura aprobó el jueves el presupuesto de transporte suplementario (HB 2134), un plan de $14.6 billones que prioriza la seguridad pública, la...
Transportation budget that prioritizes public safety, preservation and ferries heads to governor’s desk
Para español, por favor presione aquí OLYMPIA — The Legislature on Thursday passed the supplemental transportation budget (HB 2134), a $14.6 billion plan which prioritizes public safety, preservation and maintenance...
Fey sends bill to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy...
Legislative Update: The House’s Proposed Transportation Budget, A Page in the Office & Our Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in week eight of this year’s legislative session, with things wrapping up in Olympia next Thursday, March 7! This 60-day session has gone by...
Cámara aprueba presupuesto de transporte suplementario por un total de $14.3 billones
For English, please click here OLYMPIA—Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes del Estado de Washington aprobó, con un voto de 93-2, un presupuesto de transporte suplementario de $14.3 billones, un aumento...
House passes supplemental transportation budget totaling $14.3 billion
Para español, presione aquí OLYMPIA— Today, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a supplemental transportation budget of $14.3 billion, an increase of $821 million for the enacted biennial budget with...
Presupuesto de Transporte de Cámara de Representantes de Washington propone $14.3 billones para transbordadores, seguridad vial, proyectos de carreteras, pasajes para peces y más
OLYMPIA— Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes dio a conocer un presupuesto de transporte suplementario de $14.3 billones, un aumento de $821 millones sobre el presupuesto bienal aprobado. Gran parte del...
WA House transportation budget proposes $14.3 billion for ferries, traffic safety, highway projects, fish passages and more
Para español presione aquí. OLYMPIA— Today, the House unveiled a supplemental transportation budget of $14.3 billion, an increase of $821 million for the enacted biennial budget. Much of the increase...
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: State House Democrats to Release Transportation Budget Proposal on Monday
WHAT: House Democrats will release their proposed state supplemental transportation budget proposal and take questions from the media. WHO: Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), Chair of the House Transportation Committee WHEN:...
27th LD Update: An Update on Important Transportation Bills + Join My Seatmates and Me at a Town Hall on Saturday
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in week six of this year’s legislative session. For the past week, my fellow legislators and I have been debating various bills on the...
Two Fey traffic safety bills advance to the Senate
OLYMPIA—Two traffic safety bills, both sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), have passed out of the House and will now be under consideration in the Senate. The first, House Bill...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Spkr. Jinkins, Sen. Trudeau & Rep. Fey to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall
Please join your lawmakers from the 27th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 9:30-11:30 AM on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Evergreen State College-Tacoma. This is their chance...
27th LD Update: Traffic Safety + A Deeper Look at the State’s Transportation Budget
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been a couple weeks since my last newsletter to you. We’re now in week 4 of this year’s legislative session. In a week’s time, my...
Fey bill aims to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy of...
27th LD Update: The 2024 Legislative Session is Underway. A Look at My Recycling Bill & the State’s Transportation Budget
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 Legislative Session got underway on Monday, January 8. This is a short session year lasting just 60 days, with our work here wrapping up...
27th LD Update: 2024 Legislative Session Pre-Session Postcard
My 2024 pre-session postcard has been mailed out, so it should be reaching your mailboxes soon, if it hasn’t already! If you have not received it, you can read it...
Fey named Co-Chair of National Conference of State Legislatures’ Standing Committee on Transportation
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Standing Committee on Transportation. This is a two-year appointment, expiring in...
27th LD Update: A Bipartisan & Bicameral Tour of Columbia River Bridges
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe that the 2023 Legislative Session is now almost half a year behind us and that we’re now gearing up for the 2024...
Fey participating in this week’s Pacific Northwest Economic Regional Foundation’s annual summit
OLYMPIA—This week, legislators, business leaders, academics, and policymakers from the U.S. and Canada are meeting for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Foundation’s 32nd annual summit in Boise, Idaho, to...
27th Legislative District Session Mailer
My session highlights mailer (together with Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Sen. Yasmin Trudeau) was mailed earlier this month. If you have not received it, you can read the first page...
2023 Session Victories: Local Projects, plus Community Conversations and WA Cares
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re here with an update on what local projects we funded during this year’s legislative session! The money for these local projects can come from a...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Jinkins, Fey and Trudeau to Hold Town Hall May 11
WHAT: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall with Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey, and Sen. Yasmin Trudeau WHEN: Thursday, May 11, from 6-7 p.m. WHERE: Call 877-229-8493 and enter 116282 when prompted....
Final state transportation budget boosts funding for highways, ferries, traffic safety and the Climate Commitment Act / El presupuesto estatal final de transporte impulsa la financiación de carreteras, transbordadores, seguridad vial y la Ley de Compromiso Climático
Ver más abajo para versión en español OLYMPIA— Budget leaders in the Washington State Legislature announced an agreement today for $13.5 billion to fund the state’s transportation needs over the...
Fey’s ferry bill now heads to the Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—This past weekend, the Walla Walla ferry that traverses the waters between Seattle and Bainbridge Island ran aground. Nearly 600 passengers and vehicles were offloaded, and the 50-year-old ferry was...
Fey bill will pause the state’s heated airport debate
OLYMPIA—Washington’s heated airport debate has been paused—for now. HB 1791, a bill introduced by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) essentially restarts the process on Washington’s airports. “At the start of this...
State trooper bill passes the Senate
OLYMPIA—In years past, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) had as many as 400 applicants a month for open positions. Nowadays, the average number of monthly applicants is just 53. Worse...
Ferry procurement bill passes House, heads to Senate for consideration
OLYMPIA— Washington State Ferries (WSF) has an aging fleet. Many of the vessels are between 30 to 50 years old, and one boat is even 64 years old. Fixing these...
27th LD Update: Less Than 2 Weeks ‘Til Sine Die!
Dear friends and neighbors, Two weeks ago, the House released its proposed transportation budget; and a week ago it passed off the House floor, almost unanimously (96-1). Two days after...
Governor’s desk is the next stop for Fey legislation to help homeless students / Escritorio del gobernador es la próxima parada de legislación de Fey para ayudar a estudiantes sin hogar
Ver más abajo para la versión en español OLYMPIA—Washington state has an alarming homelessness crisis. Among those without a roof over their head every night are 30,000 students—or about three...
House transportation budget passes House
OLYMPIA—A week ago, the House Democrats released their proposed transportation budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Today, the $13.6 billion spending authority passed off the House floor with a vote of...
27th LD Update: Transportation Budget is Released & More
Dear friends and neighbors, Earlier this week, the House Democrats proposed the new transportation budget for the 2023-25 fiscal biennium, providing a spending authority of $13.6B. The budget reflects several...
House Democrats release state transportation budget
OLYMPIA—House Democrats proposed a second supplemental transportation budget for the 2021-23 biennium and the new transportation budget for the 2023-25 fiscal biennium, providing a spending authority of $10.3B and $13.6B,...
MEDIA ADVISORY: State House Democrats to Release Transportation Budget Proposal on Monday
WHO: Transportation Committee Chair Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) and Vice Chairs Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek), Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), and Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) WHAT: House Democrats will release their proposed state...
Opening the procurement of new vessels at Washington State Ferries to national shipbuilders
OLYMPIA— “Addressing challenges within the Washington State Ferries (WSF) is vital to staying efficient and eliminating the expense of maintaining vessels that have outlived their expected lifespan. Many of these...
27th LD Update: Important Transportation Bills + Join Me at a Town Hall on 3/18
Dear friends and neighbors, The last time I wrote you, we had not yet started our 10-day run of bills on the House floor. That hectic activity ended last Wednesday,...
Fey’s Bill to Form a Working Group to Restart the Airport Process Passes House
OLYMPIA—This afternoon the House passed HB 1791 with a vote of 88-9, which will ultimately restart the process on Washington’s airports. “Opposition to the state’s proposed airport sites had been...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Jinkins, Fey, and Trudeau to Hold In-Person Town Hall on March 18
WHAT: 27th Legislative District In-Person Town Hall with Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey, and Sen. Yasmin Trudeau WHEN: Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m.-12 noon WHERE: The Evergreen State College, 1210...
House Approves Fey Legislation to Help Homeless Students
OLYMPIA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help combat student homelessness by providing additional resources to schools and communities was approved by the House today with a...
Fey’s State Trooper Bill Advances to the Senate
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma)’s bipartisan bill (SHB 1638) to make being a state trooper a more attractive career choice was heard on the House floor today and passed with a...
27th LD Update: Transportation Bills are in Motion + Save the Date for an In-Person Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, In Olympia, we are getting closer and closer to floor action in the House. Debates on bills on the House floor start on Monday, Feb. 27,...
Fey on HB 1638: An Incentive Program to Make Being a State Trooper a More Attractive Career Choice
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) has introduced HB 1638, which will focus on the recruitment for the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The bill is an incentive program to make being a...
27th LD Update: Attracting and Hiring More Washington State Troopers & More
Dear friends and neighbors, A couple weeks ago, I told you about the bicameral traffic safety press conference I attended. That event addressed several House and Senate bills regarding driver...
27th LD Update: Today’s Bicameral Traffic Safety Press Conference + Looking at New Airport Sites
Dear friends and neighbors, I had the honor of speaking at a bicameral traffic safety press conference this afternoon, where Gov. Jay Inslee was in attendance. Like other states in...
27th District Legislative Update: The Work on Implementing Move Ahead Washington Begins
Dear friends and neighbors, We are back in person in Olympia for the 2023 Legislative Session and I am excited to get to work! During the 2022 Legislative Session I...
27th District End-of-Session Newsletter
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You’re invited! We hope to see you at the virtual town hall on April 27
Dear neighbors, Please mark your calendars on Wednesday, April 27 for a virtual town hall! The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and everyone is welcome to...
House passes historic Move Ahead Washington transportation package
Olympia – On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Move Ahead WA, a transportation package that invests in a sustainable, inclusive future for Washington’s transportation sector. The 16-year,...
Op-ed to the Tacoma News Tribune on Move Ahead Washington
Read the op-ed below or at this link. Our blueprint for a more prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive future—the future we deserve—begins with what we build today. Each of us has a...
House Democrats announce removal of export fuel tax from 16-year package, Move Ahead Washington
OLYMPIA — Today, House Transportation Chair Rep. Jake Fey, D-Tacoma, proposed an amendment that would remove the export fuel tax from Move Ahead Washington, the $16-billion Democratic transportation package. The...
Op-ed to the Seattle Times on Move Ahead Washington
Read the op-ed below or at this link. Washington is on the horizon of a new day in transportation — one that pledges a brighter future for our environment and...
Move Ahead Washington
Move Ahead WA is a transformational 16-year package that creates a sustainable, achievable future for our transportation sector. House Democrats hosted over 90 listening sessions to hear the top transportation priorities...
Senate and House Transportation chairs introduce 16-year “Move Ahead Washington” funding proposal
OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, Senate and House Transportation Committee Chairs Sen. Marko Liias, D – Everett, and Rep. Jake Fey, D – Tacoma, unveiled Senate Bills 5974 and 5975 and...
Introducing Move Ahead WA, a transportation package for a new day in Washington
Dear neighbors, With Sen. Marko Liias, chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, I am proud to unveil Move Ahead Washington (House Bills 2118 and 2119), our transportation package that creates a brighter future for our environment and...
Moving forward on transportation in 2022
Dear neighbors, This is an update about the challenges we’re tackling on transportation this year. I’ll try to keep you informed as the 2022 session of the Legislature progresses and...
What the federal infrastructure law means for transportation in Washington state
Dear neighbors, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide a historic investment in the nation’s infrastructure. That includes funding for roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit, rail, airports,...
Investing in mass transit is smart policy and smart economics
We all rely on the state’s transportation network to get where we need to go–and to get goods to market. This week, I want to talk about mass transit. I’ve...
Statement from Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) on the resignation of Sen. Jeannie Darneille
“I have had the pleasure of serving as Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seatmate since I became a representative nearly nine years ago. As a new legislator, she supported me with grace...
An Update on Changes to Insurance Rates
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued an emergency rule preventing credit scores from being used to determine insurance premiums. This might mean a change in your insurance rates,...
A chat in the park
We had the pleasure of a good conversation at Stewart Park during the last park chat on Saturday, July 17. Among the issues discussed by people attending: transportation and traffic...
Major victories on transportation and the environment–along with a new law banning private prisons
Dear neighbors, This was an unusual year–the first remote session in state history–in challenging times. I’m happy to report that it was also quite productive, and I’d like to tell...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall on May 4
WHAT: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall with Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey, and Sen. Jeannie Darneille WHEN: Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00 pm WHY: For 27th Legislative District...
Fey: Transportation budget invests in equity and sustainability
OLYMPIA—The new $11.8 billion transportation budget will continue to fund major work that was under threat last year because of financial pressures from the covid pandemic and an initiative that caused...
House passes transportation budget that builds for a more sustainable and equitable future
OLYMPIA—On Friday, April 2, the House of Representatives passed a new two-year transportation budget in an 87 to 11 vote. “This transportation budget will create jobs throughout the state,” said House Transportation Chair Jake Fey (D-Tacoma). “We...
Listening and leading on transportation
Dear neighbors, The end of the 2021 session is scheduled for April 26, so we are in the home stretch and legislation is moving fast. Both the House and Senate...
Two-year transportation budget proposal saved by federal stimulus funding
OLYMPIA—“Last year, transportation was in a terrible fiscal position due to revenue losses from the COVID pandemic, the pending I-976 case, and the need to fund fish passages,” said House...
Help for working families, updates on my legislation, banning private prisons, and restoring voting rights
Dear neighbors, We are about two-thirds of the way through the 2021 session and there is a lot of news to report. The House is now considering 200 bills passed...
27th District Virtual Town Hall: Wednesday, March 10 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Friends and neighbors, Next Wednesday, March 10 from 5:30-6:30 pm, I’m going live with Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Sen. Jeannie Darneille for a virtual town hall. Join us to hear about...
What’s happening with legislation and the House transportation proposal
Dear neighbors, Things are moving fast here in the House of Representatives, so I wanted to give you an update about what I’m working on. This e-newsletter includes quick notes...
House Democrats unveil $26 billion transportation package
OLYMPIA—Democratic lawmakers held nearly 90 listening sessions across the state about transportation needs before developing a proposal that would invest $26 billion in transportation over the next 16 years. “Our...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference on House transportation package at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 19
WHO: Transportation Chair Jake Fey and members of the House Transportation Committee WHAT: Press conference on a proposed House transportation package WHEN: Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 19 WHERE: This is...
Our final update for now, and resources going forward
Dear friends and neighbors, By staying home and practicing social distancing, we slowed the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Last week, the governor announced a four-phased approach to reopening....
More steps forward in reopening our state
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who participated in our telephone town hall. It was so nice to hear your voices and to have a dialogue about how to...
Safely reopening our economy
Dear friends and neighbors, On Tuesday evening, several thousand of you joined us for a telephone town hall – thank you! Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman and Tacoma-Pierce...
Legislative update–and a personal invitation to our telephone town hall next week
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you for staying home and staying healthy during this pandemic. We know many of you have questions about what’s happening, and what’s next when it...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Jinkins and Fey hosting telephone town hall for constituents during “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”
WHO: Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) of the 27th Legislative District, which covers most of the city of Tacoma as well as Ruston, Browns Point and Dash Point. Washington State Secretary...
Help is on the way
Dear friends and neighbors, Before the end of the 2020 session, the COVID-19 pandemic was just hitting Washington state. We voted to spend $200 million to fight the virus. But...
Fey: Moving forward on transportation during challenging times
Governor signs new state transportation budget, House Bill 2322 by Rep. Jake Fey OLYMPIA—During the 2020 session, the biggest challenge to budget writers in the House and Senate was finding...
Unity and resiliency: Protecting our community from COVID-19
Dear friends and neighbors, Last month, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington. Since then, he has implemented a series of...
Senate, House announce transportation budget that addresses I-976 funding crisis, restarts stuck projects
The Senate and House on Wednesday announced agreement on the 2020 supplemental transportation budget. Normally a document used to make minor tweaks and updates to the statewide transportation needs, this version of the supplemental...
COVID-19/Coronavirus Update – Pierce County
Dear friends and neighbors, We want to help pass along the information that Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has shared with the public regarding COVID-19 or Coronavirus. First, the response to...
Transportation budget protects vulnerable, restarts paused projects
OLYMPIA—The budget proposed by House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) addresses the $453 million shortfall in revenue caused by the passage of Initiative 976. “We are committed to...
Legislative update: Transportation, other big issues–and the first female Speaker of the House!
We’ve begun the 2020 legislative session and are already working on major issues. Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest challenges I’m taking on this year. Transportation The...
Statement by House Transportation Chair Jake Fey on the governor’s transportation budget proposal
How do we cut $454 million in transportation spending without harming vital services? That’s the question Gov. Inslee’s transportation proposal tries to answer in the aftermath of Initiative 976. I appreciate...
Cuts and delays due to Initiative 976
The passage of Initiative 976, regarding car tabs, means some of these projects and services in the state’s transportation budget will be cut. How big are the cuts? We know...
Legislative update: Better public schools and making college affordable for everyone
Our public schools, colleges and universities are a key reason why Washington state has the best economy in the nation today. This session, we made important investments in education along...
Legislative update: Affordable housing and protecting renters
Housing is a fundamental, kitchen-table issue that affects all of our families. The rapid changes in our housing market are also causing ripple effects throughout Tacoma, Pierce County and the...
Legislative update: Clean energy, a cleaner environment – and hearing directly from you
Dear neighbors, Those of us who care about protecting the environment have many reasons to be happy about the 2019 legislative session. This was the most productive session in decades...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall on July 2
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall on July 2 WHO: Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins and Rep. Jake Fey (all D-Tacoma) WHAT: One-hour telephone town hall WHEN: Tuesday, July 2...
E-news update from Rep. Jake Fey: major progress on transportation and a state budget that puts people first
I’m happy to report that the 2019 session finished on time, with major progress on transportation, mental health, higher education, housing and the environment. This week, I’d like to tell...
Fey: 2019 session marked by significant progress on transportation
OLYMPIA–The 2019 session finished on time with a new transportation budget (House Bill 1160) along with other key reforms to modernize and improve the state’s transportation system. “I was proud...
Fey unveils $9.9 billion House transportation budget
Proposal adapts to growing population and changing technology OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives released its Transportation Budget proposal for 2019-20, a nearly $10 billion budget that invests in new ferries, a...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th Legislative District town hall meeting on March 23
Who: Reps. Laurie Jinkins and Jake Fey, and Sen. Jeannie Darneille When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th St, Tacoma Why: The...
E-news update from Rep. Jake Fey: Major legislation passes the House, town hall meeting this Saturday
Major legislation I wrote that passed the House The House passed five bills that I wrote so far this year. Here’s the rundown on two large pieces of legislation along...
E-news update from Rep. Jake Fey: Legislation that’s important to the 27th District
What’s happening in the House of Representatives We are about one-third of the way through the 105-day legislative session for 2019, and I’m proud of the work we’re doing on...
Fey introduces bold Green Transportation package
OLYMPIA—How can Washington state lead the way when it comes to new technology and ideas for a cleaner, more sustainable transportation system? That vision is the focus of House Bill...
E-news update from Rep. Jake Fey: delivery robots, use of deadly force and tobacco addiction
A better, cleaner and cheaper way to get deliveries Today, even a small package that’s delivered to your home probably arrives in a large, diesel-powered truck. Pizza and groceries might...
Rep. Fey, new chair of Transportation, says solutions will require creativity and cooperation
OLYMPIA—How will our highways, ferries, trains and buses handle the skyrocketing population and economic growth of Washington state? That’s the issue facing Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), the newly elected chair...
Legislative update on transportation
A better transportation system for all of us Thank you for the privilege of serving as your representative. It’s an honor. A big part of my job is listening to...
Legislative update on protecting our environment
Protecting our environment It can take years to develop and pass major reforms. That’s true when it comes to protecting our environment—but I believe those efforts are worth it, because...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town hall meeting with 27th Legislative District lawmakers
Who: Rep. Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey, and Sen. Jeannie Darneille, the legislators from the 27th Legislative District representing part of Pierce County, including Tacoma, Ruston, Browns Point and...
Tacoma legislators commend Point Ruston resolution
OLYMPIA – Three Tacoma legislators are commending the resolution of the years-long Point Ruston development dispute following the approval of an interlocal agreement forged between the cities of Tacoma and...
Video Update from Rep. Fey – Halfway there!
Dear Friends & Nieghbors, We are halfway through this year’s short legislative session. While many bills will not make it past the important cutoff points, several of my priority pieces...
Media Advisory: 27th Legislative District town hall meeting on March 11
Who: State Sen. Jeannie Darneille, State Reps. Laurie Jinkins and Jake Fey What: Legislative Town Hall Meeting When: Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: The Evergreen State...
Legislative Update from Rep. Jake Fey on education and homeless youth
Urgent action needed on school funding! The House of Representatives voted on its first bill of the 2017 Legislative session today – HB 1059. You may have heard this referred...
House Passes Compromise Supplemental Transportation Budget
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 House Passes Compromise Supplemental Transportation Budget New investments in maintenance, I-405, and State Patrol officers OLYMPIA – With a bipartisan 86-10 vote, the House of Representatives...
Senate Approves Rep. Fey Legislation to Help Homeless Students
Friday, March 4, 2016 Senate Approves Rep. Fey Legislation to Help Homeless Students OLYMPIA – Legislation sponsored by Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help combat student homelessness by providing additional...
House Approves Rep. Fey’s State Patrol Bill
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 House Approves Rep. Fey’s State Patrol Bill Strong bipartisan support for officer recruitment and retention OLYMPIA – With a 85-12 vote, the House of Representatives passed...
Video Update from Rep. Fey: More than Halfway through Session!
Dear Friends, We are more than halfway through this year’s short legislative session. While many bills did not make it past the important cutoff points, several of my priority pieces...
House Unveils Supplemental Transportation Budget
House Democrats have released their $8.6 billion 2016 supplemental transportation budget, which makes several adjustments and new investments in Washington’s transportation system. “This budget will help provide congestion relief and...
27th LD Lawmakers urge thorough examination of Tacoma methanol plant
Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, and Rep. Jake Fey have asked the City of Tacoma to broaden the scope of its environmental review process for Northwest Innovation Works’ proposed...
House Passes Rep. Fey Bill to Help Homeless Students
In a bipartisan 68-28 vote, the House of Representatives approved legislation by Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help equip schools and communities with the tools they need to combat youth...
Video Update from Rep. Fey: Washington State Patrol
Dear Friends, The 2016 Legislative Session is halfway over! While I continue to work on big issues such as education and transportation, I want to share an update about another...
Video Update from Rep. Fey: Education & Homelessness
There are some big issues in the legislature this session, but none so important as education. Click the video below to learn more about what I’m working on in Olympia,...
Legislation to Help Homeless Students Heard in the House
The House Appropriations Committee heard legislation from Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help equip schools and students with the tools they need to combat youth homelessness. The hearing was packed...
27th District End of Session Newsletter
In this newsletter: Welcome Letter A Budget for Washington Prioritizing Our Students: Early Learning to Higher Education Updates to Mental Health Policy and Funding Investing in Transportation Building a Better...
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey – Special Session
Keeping our Promises in Transportation Much of the focus during special session has been on the difficult negotiations over the operating budget. However, I have good news to report on...
House Passes Biennial Transportation Budget
With a bipartisan 74-20 vote, the House of Representatives passed a 2015-17 transportation budget that has been agreed to by the Senate. The maintenance level budget continues the work already...
Rep. Fey Video Update 4-23-15
Please take a few minutes to watch my latest video update, where I discuss the House transportation revenue package and how it will benefit the South Puget Sound region.
House Releases Updated Transportation Revenue Package
House Democrats have released a new plan for transportation revenue and investment, making a handful of changes to the proposal they passed two years ago and setting up a new...
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey – Comparing Budgets
With budget negotiations set to begin, I want to share with you the reasons why I think our approach in the House of Representatives is better for the 27th District...
House Passes Maintenance Transportation Budget
With a bipartisan 78-19 vote, the House of Representatives passed a no new taxes transportation budget that continues the work already in progress on projects across the state. “This budget...
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey – Budget Week
After years of budget cuts and tough economic times, I am very pleased to be able to support the budget proposed by the House Democrats today which aligns with our...
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey
Closing the Opportunity Gap The state is under both a self-imposed and court mandate to fully fund basic education. My colleagues and I are making significant progress on that front....
Rep. Fey Video Update: 3-19-15
Please take a few minutes to watch my latest video update, where I discuss the important transportation bills and budget priorities being debated in Olympia.
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey
Surplus or deficit: Which is it? Although the state operating budget is nearly 500 pages long, it’s not a very complex document. We make future spending decisions based on the...
Rep. Fey Video Update: 2-25-15
Legislative Update Please take a few minutes to watch my latest video update, where I discusses important deadlines, legislative batting averages, and helping homeless youth.
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey
Helping our Homeless Youth This session I am working on legislation that will address a growing problem in Tacoma and across our state: how to better serve young homeless children....
Listen to the 27th District Telephone Town Hall
On February 5th, Reps Jinkins & Fey along with Sen. Jeannie Darnielle hosted a telephone town hall. Under the format, thousands of constituents received phone calls and were invited to...
Legislative Update from Representative Fey
Video Update Interested in a quick summary of the big issues we’re working on this session? Click the video below to learn more. First bills of the session In true...
Strong Support for Mass Transit Expansion in House Hearing
Legislation to expand regional transit service in the Puget Sound received positive support from local elected officials and members of the community at a hearing of the House Transportation Committee...
ADVISORY: Work Session and Hearing on Sound Transit 3 Legislation
January 28, 2015 MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma); Sound Transit Chair Dow Constantine (King County Executive); Sound Transit Vice Chair Marilyn Strickland (Tacoma Mayor); Sound Transit Vice...
Legislative Update: Week 1
The State Budget Every two years the Legislature writes the state operating budget. This budget pays for day-to-day expenses like teacher salaries, health care for low-income families, and prisons. You...
Election-year restrictions are in effect
Thank you for visiting my website. As you may know, this is an election year and we are required to follow legislative ethics rules to ensure state resources are not...
Legislative Update – 2/20/2014
Tuesday marked the House of Origin cut-off, which means that bills originating in the Senate must be passed to the House and vice versa. Otherwise they are dead for this...
Reps. Jinkins and Fey Hosting February 22nd Town Hall
27th District Legislators Senator Jeannie Darneille, Representative Laurie Jinkins and Representative Jake Fey will give a mid-legislative session update and answer questions from constituents on issues important to them. Here...
Legislative Update
Our busy third week of session ended on a particularly high note – we recognized the men and women of Washington’s National Guard in both the House and Senate Friday....
Legislative Update – 1/21/2014
Priorities for 2014 The New Year brought with it new committee assignments, and I am excited to get to work. In addition to the House Transportation Committee and House Environment...
Town hall, veterans, and health insurance
Joint Town Hall: Filled to Capacity Over the weekend, Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, and I hosted a joint town hall meeting at Jason Lee Middle School. The local...
27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins & Rep. Jake Fey Request the honor of your attendance Please join us Wednesday night, April 10, for a telephone-conversation on issues we’re tackling...
Budget and Health Care: Legislative Update
Thursday, Governor Inslee released his proposal for the 2013-15 operating budget. We expect that the Senate will follow with their own plan early next week, and the House will roll...
Session update: In to April — and well on to sine die
We’re down to the final four weeks (“April madness,” if you will) in the 2013 legislative session. The light at the end of the tunnel is the midnight, April 28,...
Fey to help lead transportation planning on key steering committee
Changes are looming in Washington’s transportation system, including the ways Washingtonians pay the tab for it. A Tacoma lawmaker is joining a crucial panel charged with keeping a close eye...
Town hall update, I-1053 ruling & sequestration
27th Legislative District Delegation Town Hall Please make sure to save the date for a joint town hall hosted by Senator Jeannie Darneille, Representative Laurie Jinkins, and myself. We’ll be...
27th District Town Hall
Please join your 27th Legislative District Delegation Senator Jeannie Darneille Representative Laurie Jinkins Representative Jake Fey for the 2013 Town Hall Meeting get an update on the...
Statement by Rep. Jake Fey on the Connecting Washington 2013 transportation package
The “Connecting Washington” transportation package, advanced by transportation leaders in the House Democratic Caucus, was rolled out today (Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013). The package would fund nearly $10 billion in...
Rep. Clibborn, Supporters Unveil Transportation Package
Transportation Committee Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) and members of the committee rolled out the details of the Connecting Washington transportation package, which would fund nearly $10 billion in transportation...
Rep. Jake Fey joins governor and mayor in “Rededication” of Murray Morgan Bridge
State Rep. Jake Fey joined Gov. Jay Inslee, former State Rep. Dennis Flannigan, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and several other local and federal officials in a “Rededication Ceremony” for Tacoma’s...
Let’s Get To Work!
Dear friends, Greetings from Olympia! I’m extremely honored to help represent our 27th Legislative District in the state capital. Last Tuesday, I had the privilege of being sworn in next...
Class of 2013
House Democrats are pleased to welcome nine new members – and one familiar face – to the caucus. Below are excerpts from each of their biographies. Click on the links...