Dear neighbors, The 2022 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 10. As chairs of the committees on State Government and Tribal Affairs (Rep. Valdez) and Local Government (Rep Pollet), we…
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You’re invited! Celebrating the opening of Northgate, Roosevelt Light Rail and Northgate Pedestrian Bridge this weekend
Dear neighbors, Our children, like many other families, grew up being promised that light rail would be running while they were in school. Then, the promise was service would start…
SAVE THE DATE: 46th District virtual town hall on Wednesday, June 2 at 6pm
Join your 46th Legislative District lawmakers for a LIVE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL on Wednesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet and Rep. Javier Valdez will provide…
Breaking news on vaccinations and COVID relief
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast in Olympia right now. This is a quick update on four items that are of huge interest to all of our families and communities: New…
Continuing the fight against COVID-19 and Stopping Sexual Harassment on College Campuses
COVID-19: What comes next Flattening the curve is only a precursor to reopen Washington. I’ve been working with colleagues to develop The Washington Corona Action and Recovery Plan (“WA Care”) with steps and criteria to reopen our economy and schools without a devastating rebound of COVID-19. Experts suggest that…
UPDATE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Friends, We understand the concern surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and want to share the most up-to-date and relevant websites and contact information regarding this disease. King County is the epicenter of…
End of State Legislative Session Event: Kenmore & Lake Forest Park
Hello Neighbors, I’ll be appearing at Kenmore City Hall to report on the legislative session and respond to the City Councils and Mayors. Please join us! I will stay afterward…
How Education Won in 2019 Legislative Session (and Where We Fell Short)
How We Won Levy Lid Increases to Avoid Layoffs in Schools Next Year I was working with our school districts, PTAs and education advocates before session to strategize how we…