OLYMPIA—Imagine this. You dedicated your career to public service and have been retired for several years with Plan 1 of the state’s public employees’ retirement system (PERS1) or teachers’ retirement…
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Legislative Update: Addressing Disaster Recovery, Supporting Our Seniors & More
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 Legislative Session got underway on Monday, January 8. I am excited to be back in Olympia with my legislative colleagues. This is a “short…
Bipartisan bill introduced to address disaster recovery
OLYMPIA—In November 2021, flooding along the Nooksack River devastated Whatcom County, damaging roads, uprooting families and businesses, and causing the loss of life. The floods were a wake-up call to…
Legislative Update: My Work in District, the 2024 Legislative Session, Meet My LA & More
Dear friends and neighbors, I’ve got my suitcase packed and I’m eager to head back to Olympia to get to work during the 2024 Legislative Session. This next session is…
Legislative Update: 2 Appointments, Interim News & Job Opening
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you are enjoying summer so far! It’s been a while since I’ve provided you with an update on what I’m doing for you as…
Timmons appointed to the Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council and to the Washington State Leadership Board
OLYMPIA—Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) has been appointed to two seats: one appointment is to the Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council (MRAC), where Timmons replaces Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle); and…
Legislative Update: Our State’s Budgets & How the Dollars Will Be Spent at Home
Dear friends and neighbors, It has been an honor serving you during my first Legislative Session in Olympia! Today I’d like to provide an update on major investments in all…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Shewmake & Timmons to Hold In-Person Town Hall May 31
Please join your lawmakers from the 42nd Legislative District for a town hall meeting at Whatcom Community College on Wednesday, May 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. This is their chance to…
Gov. Inslee signs Timmons’ sales tax exemption bill for residents of senior living communities into law
OLYMPIA—It’s no secret that cost-of-living costs are rising due to inflation rates the United States has not seen since the 1980s. Usually, the people most affected to high costs are…
Legislative Update: A Look at My Bills This Session
Dear friends and neighbors, As this year’s 105-day Legislative Session is winding down (as of this writing, just six days to go until sine die), I’m so humbled and honored…