FDA proposing ban on menthol tobacco and what Washington needs going forward
Friends and Neighbors, Since joining the legislature, I have been proud of my work preventing a new generation of our youth from being addicted to nicotine through e-cigarettes, vaping and...
In the news: Supreme Court nuclear fight at odds with ‘Cancer Moonshot’
Hanford cleanup workers’ access to workers compensation for cancer and beryllium disease is being challenged at the US Supreme Court by the Biden Administration’s US Department of Energy. Read an...
Protecting our children’s health at schools in 2022
Dear neighbors, As a parent and UW School of Public Health faculty member, I spent years working to protect our children’s health, especially at school, and working to fully fund...
You’re invited! Please join our 46th District town hall meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4
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...
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...
Pollet bill protecting students from lead in their school water headed to Governor
OLYMPIA— Legislation protecting Washington’s children from lead in their school’s drinking water is headed to the Governor’s desk. On Sunday, April 11, House Bill 1139, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet, (D-46th...
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...
House passes Pollet bill to protect students from lead contamination
OLYMPIA—On Thursday, March 4, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that protects Washington school children from lead in drinking water. House Bill 1139, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet,...
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...
Graphics show why the stay home order was needed
Friends and Neighbors, Washington State has life and death public health policy choices to make. We were leading the nation in making some of these choices, but a review of...
Why the “Stay Home-Stay Safe” Order Is a Necessary, Life and Death Decision
Washington State has life and death public health policy choices to make. We were leading the nation in making some of these choices, but a review of models shows why...
Legislature passes first in the nation ban on “pass the harasser” on college campuses
OLYMPIA – The Washington state Legislature passed the first state law in the nation to end “pass the harasser” or “pass the predator” among Washington’s colleges and universities on Monday,...
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...
House passes Pollet bill to protect students from lead in drinking water
OLYMPIA—On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect Washington school children from lead in drinking water. House Bill 1860, sponsored by Rep. Gerry...
House Committee Tackling Corruption, Fraud, Self-Dealing in “Special Purpose” Local Governments
WHO: House Local Government Committee, State Auditor, others WHAT: Work session on reforming special purpose district governance WHEN: Friday, January 17 at 10:00 am WHERE: House Hearing Room D, O’Brien...
Seattle Times: Washington lawmakers may push colleges to share sexual misconduct findings against employees
The Seattle Times published a story on legislation I am introducing to require our state’s higher education institutions to share information about sexual misconduct by employees, to prevent abusive faculty and...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Legislative Send-Off and 46th District Town Hall Meeting
Who: Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet and Rep. Javier Valdez What: Pre-session Legislative Send-Off and 46th District Delegation Town Hall Meeting When: Thursday, January 9 from 7:00 p.m. to...
Statement by Rep. Gerry Pollet Applauding the Washington Supreme Court and Calling on Legislature to Release Investigative Reports of Legislative Misconduct
OLYMPIA – “Our constituents have a right to know who their legislators meet with and what legislators promise to whom, as I’ve always believed and acted,” said Rep. Gerry Pollet,...
Pollet statement on Washington’s first recorded case of an illness related to vapor products
OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, released the following statement in reaction to the announcement of Washington’s first recorded case of an illness related to vapor products. “I am saddened...
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...
Tax to Curb Teen Vaping Passes Appropriations Committee
OLYMPIA – On Monday, April 22nd, the House Appropriations Committee passed legislation to curb teen vaping. House Bill 1873, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, implements a 37 percent tax...
Help us curb the teen vaping epidemic in Washington
The Legislature took strong action this year to prevent teen tobacco and vaping use. With passage of House Bill 1074, people under 21 are no longer able to purchase tobacco...
Pollet introduces bill to boost special education funding
OLYMPIA– Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, has introduced a bill, HB 1910, to fully fund special education in schools across Washington. HB 1910 has fifteen co-sponsors including Reps. Senn, Kloba, Slatter...