Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, from September 15th to October 15th we take time to celebrate the histories, contributions, and cultures of people whose ancestors…
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29th District Update: Out and About in District and Apple Health Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The summer is upon us and there’s no better place to spend it than Tacoma! Since the legislative session ended, I have been out in the…
29th District Legislative Update: Session Wrap-Up and Bills Passed
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature officially adjourned its 2023 legislative session on Sunday, April 23. My first session was a whirlwind, but I am proud of the legislation that…
29th District Legislative Update: First Pitch, Projects in the District, and Puget Sound Gateway Funding
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last week of the legislative session is here! Last week was “Opposite House” cutoff, where we focused on passing Senate bills off the House floor….
Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes Senate with strong bipartisan support
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 1085, which reduces plastic pollution in three distinct ways, with a strong bipartisan vote of 37-11. The…
29th District Legislative Update: César Chávez Day, Budget Investments, and WA Hospitality Grant
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended the second 29th District town hall on March 18th. It was wonderful to hear directly from constituents and learn more…
29th District Legislative Update: Town Hall, Bills Alive, and LDC Mission
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Great to see those of you who came out to the 29th District Town Hall last Saturday! Hearing directly from you allows me to bring your…
Washington Voting Rights Act 2.0 passes House
OLYMPIA – An update to the Washington Voting Rights Act, House Bill 1048, passed the House today with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, the bill allows for…
Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes House unanimously
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1085, which reduces plastic pollution in three distinct ways, unanimously passed the House yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill tackles the issue of…
29th District Legislative Update: Cutoffs, Latino Democratic Caucus, Ask Sharlett, and Town Halls
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week we are headed into what is called “house of origin cutoff.” Last week was known as fiscal cutoff and the week prior was policy…