Dear Friends, 

     It has been my honor to serve on your behalf for the past 11 years.
     During that time, we’ve had many victories: major highway improvements, expansion of youth athletic facilities, improvements in school instruction and funding, flood relief and habitat restoration, wilderness preservation and much more.
     Still, our community continues to grow so that work is never truly finished! New challenges arise continually, particularly during tough economic times.
     It is my joy to make sure that state government responds to the needs of all our residents.
     If you have any questions or concerns about the issues facing our district or state, please contact me via e-mail, the toll-free legislative hotline at 1-800-562-6000 or my Olympia office at (360) 786-7608.
     It is my honor and privilege to serve the 5^th district in the Washington State Senate.