Currently holds the office of Washington House of Representatives - District 21, Position 1 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 21, Position 1 in 2024 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedFor Washingtonians, we are thankful not to feel the brunt edge of this devastating blow. Under our current legislation, women still have the right to get an abortion, a protection that I and many other Democrats have long fought for in Olympia. Though this still stands in our state, with the overturn of Roe v. Wade, it may not always be permanent. This is something we must continue fighting for. Every year, Republicans introduce legislation to restrict or ban abortions in our state, but it has been our Democratic majority that has stopped these bills in their tracks and, instead, actually expanded women’s rights to abortion and healthcare. Learn more
Of course the opioid epidemic is still destroying too many families. From the Secure Medicine Take-Back Act to record investments in treatment, I will continue to lead on fighting substance use disorder, investing in more behavioral and mental health services right here in Snohomish County. Learn more
While I believe we have met the Supreme Court’s mandate to fully fund education, we still have work to do. Hungry or homeless children aren’t arriving to the classroom ready to learn and that’s why I proudly supported the Breakfast After The Bell Act and passed a bill ensuring all kids can access a good lunch without fear of public shaming. We need to take a tough look at outdated tax loopholes for special interests and continue to find ways to make government more efficient and accountable to the people. We have a big job to do but you can be sure that I will always put our kids first and make sure that we step up to our obligations. Learn more
Washington state is a leader in gun safety and is now considered to be the 10th safest state in the nation because of the successes we’ve had in Olympia and the ballot box. From age restrictions, improved background checks, and, most recently, a ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines, we have kept our communities safer. But there is more work to do, and just as I have for the past few years, I will introduce a bill to ban AR-15-style weapons of war–these same weapons of war that were used in Buffalo, Uvalde, Highland Park, and Mukilteo. Learn more
In Olympia, I will continue to support legislation that invests in workforce development, worker retraining programs through local colleges and universities, and new apprenticeship programs so we can provide the skilled workforce that employers need. Learn more
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