From the Campaign Trail
Here’s the latest from the campaign trail and our work across the district. Follow along for regular updates on what we’re hearing, doing, and fighting for across the 16th!
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School Funding Shouldn’t Depend on Your ZIP Code
Last year, Washington state lawmakers made a deal. Recognizing the immediate financial pressures facing many school districts, the legislature lifted the local tax cap for school district located in areas with high property values.…
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Accountability in Budgeting: Looking at the Climate Commitment Act
Twin events this week demonstrated why so many Washingtonians don’t feel like there’s anyone in charge who represents their interests. First, President Trump “pulled out” of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. I…
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My first week on the campaign trail.
One week on the campaign trail and, not surprisingly, the question so many have asked is why I’m running and why I’d want to spend the time in Olympia that this job requires. That’s…
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Thank you for an incredible campaign kickoff!
I was so excited by the energy, the conversations, and the outpouring of support at our first campaign event. It’s clear that people are ready for real leadership focused on better schools, lower costs,…
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Why Education Matters
Education Is More Than a Line Item. It’s Our Responsibility to Every Child. Education may be the paramount duty of the state, but that does not just mean education. It means providing for the…
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Derek Sarley: A Voice for the 16th LD
Derek Sarley aims to be a voice for change in Washington’s 16th Legislative District, advocating for the community’s needs.