Mom. Wife. Educator. PhD. Public Servant. Small Business Owner. State Rep. 28th. Avid Reader. Outdoor Enthusiast. This is a personal, non-official account.
University Place, Washington
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Pierce Co must do a better job of sharing updates on the lack of ferry service moving now on Day 3 for tomorrow. Sparse comms to impacted neighbors is beyond frustrating. It's a failure on their part and not good govt. 1/2
This should have been dissolved some time ago and said as much. I also became alarmed when Pierce formed a group to develop a regional approach and even more so when they allocated $1m for a consultant to move in that direction. seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
Good summary. This measure will dampen homes being built in Tacoma where housing is needed. This is coupled with building fees raised by the TCouncil. Tacoma Needs 2,000 Homes a Year. Measure One Makes That Harder. thecascadian.com/tacoma-need… via @The Cascadian
An incredible labor of love over years to install markers for more than 3200 people buried from Western State Hosp. at Ft Steilacoom Park between 1879 and 1953. These folks were doctors, veterans, teachers and from all walks of life. We placed the last marker there on 10.10. 1/2
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AG Nick Brown encourages Washingtonians to safely dispose of unneeded medications this Saturday, Oct. 24, for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
“Leaving around old prescriptions you don’t need can easily lead to someone else misusing them, particularly young people,” Brown said. “Safe disposal through National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a great way to remove that temptation.”
Learn more: ow.ly/g01x50ZZVbi
ALT Text says "DEA National Rx Takeback. Saturday, October 24, 10 am - 2 pm, DEATakeBack.com." Image shows blue and red pills.
It was great to join rail folks as we discussed ways to increase options for passenger and freight rail in WA. Increasing freight options allows product moved easily from one place to another and added passenger routes boosts access and benefits our environment. #winwin
Passenger rail doesn't stop at state lines.
Thanks to @RepLeavitt (WA), Rep Nancy Nathanson (OR) and Denise Baum (MT) for joining BSPRA's RUN panel on multistate rail collaboration.
Image: Actual conference screenshot, AI-adjusted.
ALT Screenshot of the October 9, 2026, Rail Users' Network legislative panel. Video windows show moderator Kim Whittemore of BSPRA, Washington Representative Mari Leavitt, Montana Representative Denise Baum and Oregon Representative Nancy Nathanson. Leavitt appears enlarged in the main window.
It was a wonderful launch of a new affordable housing project in the 28. It's an example of a partnership between philanthropy, city, state and federal folks coming together to get it done. Housing that offers 2 or 3 bedroom units is a big deal. Proud to fight to get $$$ for it.
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We honor the rich heritage and enduring wisdom of Indigenous communities across Washington state who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial.
Our office remains committed to advancing justice by respecting Tribal sovereignty, upholding treaty rights, and listening to Tribal leadership. True progress requires meaningful action, open collaboration, and government to government respect. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
ALT Illustration of three Indigenous people in ceremonial clothing dancing with feather fans, highlighting Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12, 2026.
Great to join Lakewood's Chamber of Commerce meeting and chat with folks in the 28. #28thLDStrong
That translates to 11k Washingtonians. These folks need access to affordable care in order to prevent further challenges that harm our neighbors and weaken community. #waleg
Trump's Medicaid cuts strip refugees and other legal immigrants of their health coverage
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Grateful to engage with folks last night at the Anderson Is advisory meeting. I've fought hard for ferry issues, getting gas to the Island, infrastructure resources and beyond. I don't support the Pierce Co ferry schedule proposal as introduced as it will be a hardship on folks.
In tonight's version of, my district is pretty. Beautiful evening for a ferry ride. #28thLDStrong #AndersonIsland
Three years ago nearly 1200 lost their lives including children, women, seniors, concert goers, immigrant workers and many abducted and taken hostage. Murdered, raped, tortured. Communities ravaged. Hamas - a terrorist organization- was responsible for these violent acts.
Safe rooms full of bullet holes, buildings burned, homes destroyed. And 46 Americans killed. Today we recognize the savageness that was deployed by an evil group and honor the lives lived and their families. This piece of rock was rubble of a destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri.
Such a great day in TriCities area touring various housing projects with LTG and folks from various housing group from Habitat, Futurewise, commercial builders and beyond. Looking forward to a year of getting good housing policy advanced and build more units across our State.
I support unions and the people who run our critical ferries. And, it needs to be said that the 23+ employees broke the law. The reality is that it's not lawful for a ferry system employee to participate in a work stoppage against the ferry system. 1/2
Ferry commuters from the San Juans to Seattle will face a tough commute—or maybe none at all—due to crew shortages at Washington State Ferries (WSF).
Some routes are on one-boat service or entirely canceled.
WSF said the issue is a lack of qualified crew due to sick calls.
In a series of social media posts, WSF said that 23 engine room employees called in sick Monday morning.
Full story here: bit.ly/4rNLSvf
#komo #komo4 #komonews #seattle
Disrupting critical service for folks to get to where they need to be for work, medical appts, and so on, is a choice. I loved on San Juan Island as a child for a period of time when my dad served in Vietnam and was in military training. I know what relying on a ferry means. 2/3