May 1, 2026 Sound Transit Board of Directors 401 S. Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 Dear Chair and Members of the Sound Transit Board, On behalf of the 27th Legislative…
Category: Laurie Jinkins
Legislative Update: Goodbye … For Now
Dear friends and neighbors, Long-time readers of these e-newsletters will remember that during election years there are increased restrictions on official legislative communications. This includes e-newsletters, social media accounts like my…
Presentation: 2026 Legislative Session Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Each year after the legislative session concludes, I attend local neighborhood council meetings in the 27th District (often together with my 27th District seatmates, Rep. Jake…
Legislative Update: Protecting Washingtonians
Dear friends and neighbors, In my last e-newsletter I talked about the work we did to help make Washington more affordable. This week I want to talk about one of our other…
Legislative Update: Affordability
Dear friends and neighbors, Now that session has ended (and spring weather has arrived, at least for now), I wanted to share more about some of the work we were…
Legislative Update: Sine Die and the Millionaires Tax
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week marked the end of this year’s 60-day legislative session. It went by quickly, but I’m extremely proud of the work we were able to…
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on the safety of elected officials and others who serve the public
“Increasingly, a troubling theme has surfaced among members of our caucus and, more broadly, across this legislature. Our members are sharing communications directed at them that include hateful language, racial…
Legislative Update: Budgets, the Millionaires Tax, and a Town Hall Update
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to start by thanking everyone who came to our 27th district town hall on Saturday! It was great to connect with so many of you…
Join us for a Town Hall Tomorrow, February 21st
Dear friends and neighbors, Please join Sen. Trudeau, Rep. Fey, and I for a town hall tomorrow (Saturday, February 21st) from 10AM-12PM! We’ll be at the Stadium High School Auditorium…
Legislative Update: Cutoffs, a Town Hall, & SEAHAWKS
Dear friends and neighbors, Earlier this week we officially crossed the halfway point for this session and we’ve also passed our first two deadlines for this year! Nearly every bill…