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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Dear friends, This interim, we will be focusing on efforts to protect tenants and provide an opportunity for you to voice how skyrocketing rent and housing costs have impacted our…
