Join Me for a Telephone Town Hall Next Wednesday
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to invite you to my upcoming telephone town hall! Call in to learn about the 2024 legislative session, have your questions answered, and...
Gov. Signs Mena Bill Strengthening International Partnerships
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2000 into law yesterday, positioning Washington for a brighter future in a globalized world. Recognizing the growing importance of international relations, Representative Sharlett...
29th District Update: Week Eight of the 2024 Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Leap Day! Since I last wrote, the House of Representatives has introduced three supplemental budgets for 2024: the capital/construction, transportation, and operating budgets. One of...
House Passes Bill Banning Hog-Tying by Law Enforcement
OLYMPIA – Recognizing the dangers of hog-tying, the Washington State House of Representatives took a significant step toward protecting lives and rebuilding trust with communities by passing Senate Bill 6009....
Senate Passes Mena Bill Establishing Pay Equity for All Protected Classes in Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1905 today, aimed at leveling the playing field for workers across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill...
29th District Update: Week Six of the 2024 Legislature
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Black History Month! As you know, Black history is American history. While we are impacted by the stories, culture, and contributions of Black Americans all...
Mena’s Bill Embraces Global Future For WA
OLYMPIA – Stuck in the 90s, Washington’s international relations framework hasn’t been updated in thirty-two years. Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 2000 aims to modernize it, ensuring continued global...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Closing the Wage Gap for All Protected Classes in WA
OLYMPIA – Despite existing law, significant wage gaps continue to exist for women, women of intersectional identities, and individuals of various protected classes. These disparities are not only unfair, but...
29th District Update: Week Four of the 2024 Legislature
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we approach the half-way mark of the legislative session, I’d like to share an update on the meaningful work in Olympia to address the issues...
29th District Update: Welcome to the 2024 legislative session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 legislative session began on January 8th, and we’re through week two. It’s been a busy couple of weeks with four of my bills receiving...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Statement from Sen. Trudeau and Rep. Mena on not-guilty verdict for officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, State Senator Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) and State Representative Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) issued the following statement after the three Tacoma Police Department officers were found not guilty...
29th District Update: Community Events, Meetings, and Legislative Tours
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I can’t believe it is already November. The legislative session is right around the corner. Over the past month, I have been busy meeting with constituents,...
29th District Update: Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Tours and, Agriculture in Denmark
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...
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...