Dear friends and neighbors, Next week our nation observes Veterans Day, a federal and state holiday. With many veterans and their families calling Tacoma and greater Pierce County home, this…
Supporting our veterans and their families
Category: Email Updates
Financial aid for college, share your input at the upcoming tax town hall
Dear friends and neighbors, This newsletter begins on a somber note, as I want to acknowledge the recent suspected arson at the Islamic Center of Tacoma. While the Center is…
Redistricting, vaccine boosters, and eviction protections
Dear friends and neighbors, October is here (already!) and preparations for the 2022 legislative session continue in Olympia. That includes planning and preparing for the next cohort of legislative interns….
Upcoming town hall: Rebalancing and modernizing our tax code
Dear friends and neighbors, We officially entered fall this week, and it certainly feels like it. Leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees, the air more crisp, and…
Back to school
Dear friends and neighbors, Yesterday was the first day of school for Tacoma Public Schools. I have fond memories of my son’s first day of school throughout his K-12 journey….
Vaccine requirements, long-term care, and park chats
Dear friends and neighbors, My e-newsletter was on a brief summer hiatus, but hopefully you received the 27th Legislative District Update from Sen. Darneille, Rep. Fey and me that was…
Join us at Franklin Park on Tuesday, July 27
Dear friends and neighbors, Throughout the summer, Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Jake Fey and I are holding a series of constituent “park chats” – an outdoor version of our “coffee…
Washington Recovery Budget kicks in, meet me for drop-in “park hours” this month
Dear friends and neighbors, “Welcome back, Tacoma!” That was the theme of yesterday’s celebration in Wright Park, marking the reopening of our state and the end of most COVID restrictions….
$6.3 billion for housing, broadband, and other essential infrastructure
Dear friends and neighbors, In my last e-newsletter, I shared details about some of the key operating budget and policy wins of the 2021 legislative session. By focusing our work…
Last week of session and telephone town hall announcement
Dear friends and neighbors, With just a few days left in the 2021 legislative session (April 25 is the last day), lawmakers are focused on finishing our work and passing…