Currently holds the office of Washington House of Representatives - District 10, Position 2 until January 10, 2025.
Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 10, Position 2 in 2024 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedDave supports women’s reproductive rights, access to family planning, and the right to privacy. Learn more
Dave believes that local and state agencies must continue to invest in public safety. Law enforcement agencies should have embedded mental health counselors and social workers to partner with officers when assisting individuals in crisis. Learn more
Dave supports increasing pay for first responders so that they can earn a living wage. Learn more
Our local public safety agencies are understaffed, a problem that is made worse as many police officers, deputies, and fire fighters near retirement. Dave is a leading voice for expanding the Basic Law Enforcement Acadamy. He also supports adding training sites in Snohomish and Skagit counties, which will greatly help local agencies with the recruitment of new police officers. Learn more
Dave is a strong advocate for modernizing our 911 systems. This is crucial for rural communities like the 10th District. Learn more
Looking ahead to the next legislative session, Dave will continue his bipartisan work to ensure expeditionary medal recipients receive the public employee retirement benefits they have earned at the national level. Learn more
In Olympia, Dave is a leader in working across the aisle to increase support for veterans, active duty servicemembers, reservists, and their families by increasing access to education opportunities, affordable housing, and healthcare. Learn more
The rising costs of gas, food, and housing are having a major impact on working families, residents, and seniors in our community—and our state must do a better job addressing affordability. I’m looking forward to getting back to Olympia to advocate for tax cuts, reducing the cost of college education, and supporting small businesses. Learn more
The engine of our economy starts with outstanding K-12, trade school, community college, and university programs that generate living-wage jobs. We must ensure that residents of the 10th District have access to training for the jobs of tomorrow and are paid justly for their work. Learn more
I’m committed to partnering with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support and introduce legislation that protects our natural resources, creates a robust clean energy economy, and encourages careers in renewable energy. Learn more
Dave will continue to champion legislation that: · Ensures workers earn a living wage relative to the area they live in – including the 10th District · Guarantees the right of unions to collectively bargain · Mandates better parental leave policies, provides more childcare options, and encourages more flexible work schedules · Requires pay transparency in order to allow workers to see if they are unpaid compared to their peers · Builds pathways that connect more residents to apprentice, community college, and university programs. Learn more
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