Dear Neighbors, I hope this message finds you well as we move into spring. With just over a week left in the legislative session, I wanted to take a moment…
9 Days Left: Inside the Final Sprint of the 2025 Legislative Session!
Category: Alex Ramel
Governor Signs Ramel Bill to Speed Up ADU Construction
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson has signed Substitute House Bill 1353 into law, a measure sponsored by Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) aimed at accelerating the construction of accessory dwelling units…
Keeping Washington Strong: Proposed Budget’s Are Live!
Dear Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined our telephone town hall and our community town hall earlier this month! I appreciate you taking the time to attend, call in,…
You’re Invited: 40th LD Telephone Town Hall
Who: Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, & Rep. Alex Ramel What: Telephone Town Hall When: March 26th, 6:30-7:30 pm Where: By phone – participants can call in via 855-756-7520….
Strategic Steps to Fully Restore Ferry Service
Dear Neighbors, Restoring and maintaining reliable ferry service is crucial after years of underinvestment and disruptions. As a member of the Ferry Caucus and a frequent rider, I want to…
Rent Stabilization Passes House
Senate Hearing Coming Up Dear neighbors, The urgency for rent stabilization in Washington State cannot be overstated. Skyrocketing rents continue to inflict a devastating impact on our communities, forcing many…
Expanding Low-Carbon Thermal Energy Networks
OLYMPIA – Washington continues to move one step closer to a cleaner, more efficient energy future. Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1514 expanding the use…
You’re Invited: 40th LD Community Town Hall
You’re Invited: 40th LD Community Town Hall Who: Sen. Liz Lovelett, Reps. Debra Lekanoff & Alex Ramel, and residents of the district! What: Community Town Hall When: March 15th, 11…
Ramel Bill Aims to Speed Up ADU Construction
OLYMPIA – A new legislative proposal aims to fast-track the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by cutting red tape in the permitting process. House Bill 1353, introduced by Rep….
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Upcoming Town Hall, New ID Law Goes into Effect, & Session Deadlines
Dear Neighbors, Over the last two weeks, we’ve crossed two major legislative deadlines – fiscal cutoff, the last chance for bills affecting state spending or revenue to clear committee; and…