
Monica Stonier
Biography
Monica sees public service as a calling and a responsibility. She decided to run for office because she is passionate about keeping Clark County a great place to raise her family. Monica believes a good Representative is one who listens to the community and makes decisions based on that two way communication, advocates for ALL community members, and works toward an effective government and respectful debate.
Born at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Monica comes from a strong military family and believes we must honor our veterans for their service. She moved to Washington while in high school, earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University and her master’s degree from Washington State University Vancouver. She is proud of her Mexican-American roots and has Japanese-American uncles who fought in the 442nd Go For Broke Infantry in WWII.
Professionally, Monica works as an instructional coach at Pacific Middle School in Vancouver. Previously she was a middle school teacher. She believes that today, we are educating workers for jobs we cannot even imagine. Her professional work reflects her belief that the priority of public education should be to teach kids to think critically, not just pass tests. After working in a school and watching families grow in this community, Monica sees firsthand the need for stronger partnerships between jobs in our community and work force training and education.
Monica and her husband Brandon have been married for 15 years and now have two children who attend public school in Vancouver. She enjoys the outdoors, coaching youth sports, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
News
Rep. Stonier sponsors ‘Breakfast after the bell,’ to feed more hungry kids | News - February 5, 2018
At Martin Luther King Elementary School, the cafeteria is packed with students grubbing on whole-wheat bagels with cream cheese and fruit before rushing off to class.
OLYMPIA – The Washington Kids Ready to Learn Act, sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, received a strong 43-5 vote in the Senate today and is one step closer to becoming law. HB 1508, commonly referred to as the “Breakfast After the...
$80 million from capital budget heading to Clark County | News - January 22, 2018
Clark County will finally get funding for a much-anticipated list of infrastructure and construction projects after Gov. Jay Inslee signed the $4.2 billion capital budget on Friday.
OLYMPIA—Last night, just minutes after receiving the bill unanimously passed by the Senate, the House of Representatives passed the $4.18 billion-investment capital budget on a 95-1 vote and immediately sent it to the governor. SB 6090 includes a record $1...
Stonier now deputy whip for House Democrats | News - January 15, 2018
Washington state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to a leadership position by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Monday.
OLYMPIA – Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to serve as Deputy Majority Whip by members of the House Democratic Caucus on today. “It’s an honor to be elected by my colleagues to serve in this role,” said Stonier. “Southwest...
Washington House backs late breakfast programs at public schools | News - January 11, 2018
OLYMPIA – Some Washington public schools would be required to offer free or reduced-cost breakfasts to low-income students even if they arrive just before classes start, under a bill approved overwhelmingly by the House on Tuesday.
More Washington students could get a meal in expanded breakfast-after-the-bell program | News - January 11, 2018
OLYMPIA — More Washington students would have access to a morning meal under legislation that overwhelmingly passed the state House on Wednesday.
‘Breakfast After The Bell’ May Be Coming Soon To Washington State | News - January 10, 2018
Wednesday marked the third day of Washington’s 2018 legislative session and the House of Representatives passed its first bill. It would require high poverty schools to offer breakfast after the start of the school day. It’s a top priority for Democrats.
OLYMPIA – In their first floor vote of the 2018 legislative session, the House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at expanding programs that help students from low-income families receive nutritious meals in the morning. The Washington Kids Ready to Learn...
Videos
1.20.18 – The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have sparked a long overdue conversation about sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. State legislatures across the nation are examining their workplace policies and practices, and taking steps to ensure all employees are safe at work.
Here in Olympia, the House approved House Concurrent Resolution 4413, which will create a Unified One Table working group. This working group will help the House and Senate reshape our policies and practices so that lawmakers, legislative staff, lobbyists, reporters, and guests are safe from harassment while at our state capitol.
1.19.18 – Last night, the Legislature finally approved a much-needed capital budget on a strong bipartisan vote. The state’s capital budget is one of the best budgets for Clark County that we’ve seen in a long time.
Investments in the Clark County Historical Museum, the WSU Vancouver Life Sciences Building, and Bridgeview Education and Employment Resource Center are long overdue.
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Email Updates
Contact
Vancouver Address:
1104 Main Street
Suite 550C,
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360)690-4700
Olympia Address:
JLOB 331
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA
98504-0600
(360) 786-7872
Legislative Assistant:
Sarah Kohout
Toll-free Hotline:
1-800-562-6000
1-800-635-9993 (TTY)
Committees:
Education (Vice Chair)
Capital Budget
Health Care & Wellness
Rules
For Press Inquiries:
Andy McVicar, Deputy Communications Director
(360) 786-7215
Andrew.McVicar@leg.wa.gov
For broadcast-quality audio or TV/radio interviews:
Dan Frizzell, Broadcast Coordinator
(360) 786-7208
Dan.Frizzell@leg.wa.gov