Dear neighbors, Sky rocketing rents have a devastating effect on communities. I talk to so many renters who are drowning in rising costs, barely keeping their heads above water. Last…
Rent Stabilization – The Plan For 2024
Category: Alex Ramel
Welcome to the 2024 Legislative Session: Protecting Tenants, Ferries & Other Priorities
Dear neighbors, It’s with excitement and sincere honor that I welcome you to the 2024 legislative session. Commencing on January 8th, your legislature is embarking on a 60-day journey to…
Reducing Incarceration & Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis
Dear neighbors, Access to adequate treatment and supportive services to manage mental health and substance abuse can lead to better overall health outcomes and a restored quality of life. The…
Gov. Inslee visits the 40th, reducing building emissions, & funding for local community projects
Dear neighbors, I’ve had the pleasure to spend much of the summer visiting with people in our community and around Washington. I am grateful to the advocates and leaders who…
It’s Time to Act on Rent Stabilization
Friends and neighbors, Last year, we made a push for rent stabilization to protect tenants from drastic and unsustainable rent increases. I was disappointed that rent stabilization fell short. Since…
The Road to Ferry Reliability
Dear neighbors, As summer comes to an end, I have been out in our community listening to you on issues such as ferry reliability, rent stabilization, and addressing the climate…
40th District legislators comment on damage to ferry Chelan
“As legislators from the 40th district representing San Juan County, we were deeply dismayed to hear of the damage to the Chelan Ferry which currently serves the interisland route for…
State legislator: Big Oil, not cap and trade, is gouging your wallet
Consumers should know the whole story By Representative Alex Ramel Over the last few weeks, the public has become increasingly besieged by a public relations campaign focusing its attention on…
Upcoming refinery worker safety meetings
Friends and neighbors, Many of us remember the tragic incidents at an Anacortes petroleum refinery in 1998 that resulted in the death of six employees, and another devastating incident in…
Seeing Legislative Funding in Our Community & Addressing Climate Change
Dear neighbors, I hope your August is off to a great start! It is an honor and a privilege to serve and advocate for our community’s interests. Last month, I…