Dear friends and neighbors, There is lots of legislative activity happening this week, with Committee Assembly Days in both the House and Senate. Senate committees met on Monday and…
Get involved: The 2022 legislative session is around the corner
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Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on the outcome of the Washington State Redistricting Commission’s work
OLYMPIA – Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) released the following statement on the outcome of the Washington State Redistricting Commission’s work: “I want to thank Commissioner April Sims for living up…
Supporting our veterans and their families
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…
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…
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…
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s resignation from the Senate
“The people of the 27th Legislative District have had a dedicated, compassionate and tireless legislator in Sen. Jeannie Darneille since 2001. Her advocacy on behalf of our district’s and our…
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…
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….
More than a holiday: Recognizing Juneteenth
Dear friends and neighbors, This Saturday, June 19th is Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally freed – more than two…