Happy Fantastic Friday! Dear friends and neighbors, As we welcome the longest days of the year and the warmth of the summer solstice, I want to take a moment to…
Category: Debra Lekanoff
Rep. Debra Lekanoff Commends First Arrest by MMIWP Cold Case Unit: A Historic Step Toward Justice
OLYMPIA — This month, Washington state marked a historic milestone in the pursuit of justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). For the first time, an arrest…
The Story of the 2025 Legislative Session
Advancing good things. Preventing harm. Holding the line. Walking forward, together. Dear friends, This year, our work in Olympia called on every ounce of wisdom, courage, and commitment we had….
Lekanoff participates in Tribal Opioid and Fentanyl Summit
OLYMPIA – This week, tribal leaders, health care professionals, substance use disorder advocates, lawmakers, and community members came together at the third annual Washington State Tribal Opioid and Fentanyl Summit….
Fantastic Friday: Final Steps
Dear friends and neighbors As we enter the final week of the 2025 legislative session, I am holding close the values that guide me—community, cooperation, and compassion. These final days…
Statement from Rep. Debra Lekanoff on Senate Changes to Rent Stabilization Legislation
“Today, I speak with a heavy heart on behalf of the thousands of Washingtonians who are holding on by a thread—our elders, our youth, our working families—who asked for one…
Steps to Sine Die, Heal One WA, & Restoring Salmon
Dear Friends and Neighbors, In March, we said goodbye to a giant—a leader whose heart beat for the people of Washington. Speaker Frank Chopp was more than a legislator; he…
Terrific Tuesday: Navigating Difficult Budget Decisions for a Stronger Future
Dear Constituents of the 40th Legislative District, Thank you for your overwhelming participation in our recent Townhall meeting at the Mount Vernon Library Commons. With over 250 voices raising critical…
Healing, Housing, and Hard Choices: Investing in Washington’s Future
Happy Fantastic Friday! In 2025, I continue to invest in the “Heal One Washington” foundation and remain committed to identifying key policies, regulations, and fiscal strategies that will enhance our…
Lekanoff tribal warrants update bill clears House
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington State House of Representatives approved House Bill 1829, a measure to promote justice when a crime is committed on tribal reservations, but the perpetrator flees….