Exciting Happenings in Pierce County
Washington state continues to be among one of the top states for quality of life. There’s a lot that goes into making a state a great place to live and work – good public schools, safe communities, and access to quality health care to name a few.
Investing in our communities is another key ingredient that contributes to Tacoma’s and Pierce County’s growing population and popularity. I was thrilled when I learned that KNKX was going to move their studios to the heart of our legislative district and was glad to attend their grand opening back in September.
Bates Technical College recently held a groundbreaking for their new Center for Allied Health Education. This new facility will host 11 health education programs like Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, and Hearing Aid Specialist to name a few.
And just recently I had the opportunity to speak at the grand opening for the new Tacoma Community House. In these dark times in our nation, Tacoma Community House provides a light and a beacon of hope for our community’s immigrants and refugees. It’s truly amazing they’ve been providing vital immigrant and refugee services in Pierce County for 110 years.
These are just a few of the many examples that show when we support each other and invest in our communities, we make our city a stronger place to live and work!
Now accepting Legislative Page applications!
With the Legislature gearing up for the 2020 session, it’s that time again to put out a call for legislative pages.
The Legislative page program is a great opportunity for a young teen to get a close-up look at government in action, having fun, and earning money ($35 per day!) while spending a week delivering documents and helping out House members in the Washington state Legislature. Here’s a video that provides more insight into the Page Program.
A few things to remember about the application process:
- The 2020 legislative session begins in mid-January and ends in mid-March. Legislative pages serve for one week during the legislative session.
- Pages should be sure to check their school and family calendars and indicate weeks when they are unable to page (family vacation or school testing, for example). They are permitted to request specific weeks to be assigned, but there’s no guarantee that special requests will be accommodated.
- Pages need to have the signature/recommendation section in the application completed by their principal and one teacher.
If you know a young person who is interested in this opportunity, click here to learn more and to apply online.
Don’t delay – spots fill up quickly!
Please join me for Constituent Office Hours
I was recently elected to be the next speaker of the House. This new position will undoubtedly take up more of my time than when I was a committee chair.
But I could not be speaker without first being YOUR state representative in Olympia. Your thoughts and opinions have always been important to me and they will continue to be important even as I take on this new role.
That is why I will continue to host events and gatherings that allow 27th district constituents like you to let me know what’s on your mind.
Mark your calendars! I’ll be hosting a Constituent Office Hours this week at the Red Elm Café. I want to hear your concerns and answer any questions you may have about legislative topics and issues important to you.
Office Hours with 27th LD Constituents
Thursday, November 7
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Red Elm Café
1114 M.L.K. Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405