HB 2266: Who Decides Where Homeless Shelters and Supportive Housing Belong in Our Communities?
Washington has passed a new housing law that changes what local governments can regulate. Here is what residents of Legislative District 24 need to know, and why the upcoming election and public comment period matter. Helping People While Protecting Our Communities...
Why a YES Vote on Initiative 645 Deserves a Closer Look
Sometimes a ballot question sounds simple until you start looking at what sits underneath it. Initiative 645 (officially IP26-645) is one of those questions. If you want Washington’s new 9.9% individual income tax repealed, the vote is YES. That can feel a little...
Homelessness in LD24: Where Are Clallam, Jefferson and Grays Harbor Counties Now?
Homelessness is one of those issues where conversations can quickly become political, emotional, or overly simplified. Some argue that government is not spending enough. Others look at rising budgets and continuing homelessness and wonder whether the money is...
What Is Happening Around LD24 and Why Olympia Matters
September may seem quiet in Olympia because the Legislature is not currently in session, but decisions being made right now will help determine what lawmakers face when they return in January. For residents of Washington’s 24th Legislative District this is an...
Your Vote Is Your Voice: Why Voting Matters More Than Ever in Washington State
Every election season, we hear some version of the same statement: “My vote doesn’t count.” Maybe you have even said it yourself. It can be easy to understand where that frustration comes from. Washington is a vote-by-mail state. We do not gather together at...
The Common Sense Question
If federal policies are the main reason Washington is struggling, why are neighboring states operating under the exact same federal government experiencing different outcomes? Every state deals with the same President, Congress, Federal Reserve, federal regulations,...
What Olympia’s Decisions Mean for Rural Washington: A Look at the Issues Impacting LD24
The 2026 legislative session may be over, but the effects of the decisions made in Olympia are only beginning to be felt across our district. For residents of Clallam, Jefferson, and northern Grays Harbor counties, the concerns are often different from those of...
The Hidden Tax Burden on the Olympic Peninsula
Why Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor Counties Face Higher Property Tax Pressure Than Most People Realize If you’ve opened your property tax bill lately and wondered why taxes keep climbing while services still feel stretched thin, you’re not alone. Many residents...
IP26-645, an initiative to the people, needs signatures to repeal the state income tax
REDMOND, WA – Let’s Go Washington (LGW) just announced the path forward for repealing Governor Ferguson’s unconstitutional income tax. IP26-645, an initiative to the people, would provide a straightforward repeal of the tax and give Washington voters the opportunity...
2026 Washington Tax Changes: What They Really Mean for Families in LD24
If you felt like things are getting more expensive in Washington, you’re not imagining it. During the 2026 legislative session, Olympia didn’t just pass one tax increase. Lawmakers approved multiple policies that raise taxes, shift tax burdens, and expand future...
Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session: A Relentless Push for Higher Taxes
The 2026 session of the Washington State Legislature is shaping up to be a defining moment for taxpayers. Instead of prioritizing tax relief, fiscal restraint, and responsible budgeting, lawmakers are advancing a wave of proposals designed to generate more revenue...
Scott Presler to Promote VOTER ID INITIATIVE with Nine Super Signing Events Spread Across WA Over Five Days
Bellevue WA —The Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) is pleased to announce that Scott Presler, the founder of Early Vote Action, a grassroots movement to register Republicans, will travel to Washington state to promote and galvanize support for Initiative...
Washington Schools and Public Services At Risk as 77,000 Acres of Public Working Forests May Close
from Jim Buck, former WA State Representative, 24th Legislative District August 31, 2025 - Olympia WA - By law, DNR [Department of Natural Resources] State Trust lands are intended to be managed for the benefit of defined beneficiaries, including public schools, local...
Forest Conservation in Washington: What It Means for LD 24
On August 26, 2025, Washington’s Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove ordered that 77,000 acres of older, structurally complex state forestlands be set aside for conservation. These “legacy forests” are valued for habitat, carbon storage, and wildfire resilience. But as...
Notice from the WA State Dept of Revenue – New Taxes for 2025-26
This notice was posted on the Washington State Department of Revenue's website as an alert to employers and individuals about the taxes passed by the Democrat-majority this past session (2025). There are several that didn't pass which will be addressed in the 2026...