It is a privilege to serve in the legislature and I have loved my time representing you. My priorities reflect the values of our families and communities, and with your vote I will:
- Continue to create affordable housing options, and seek property tax relief for seniors.
- Address the homelessness and behavioral health crises. There should be no “wrong door” when it comes to behavioral health.
- Ensure working families have childcare, housing options close to services and fair treatment at work.
- Create a strong and compassionate human services safety net.
- Ensure that local governments, law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates for survivors and safety have the tools they need.
- Reduce gun violence and suicide with effective laws and interventions.
- Protect our planet- our air and water, climate, plants, and animals.
Washington must remain a global economic leader– so we must ensure we encourage innovation, have a talented, well-educated community and a fair, transparent, and predictable tax code.
As a businessperson and formerly local government official, I have experience crafting and implementing thoughtful laws that improve lives. It is imperative that we bring people together – more voices make better policies and we must live our values with civil discourse and by working together to find solutions to our common problems.
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I'm proud of this recognition and my work to improve health care for Washingtonians. I will continue to fight for quality health care for all.We can and should provide comprehensive healthcare to all people. Disparities come from lack of access and structural inequities which will be eliminated by universal healthcare. -Amy Walen For State House
Congratulations Representative Walen! Thank you for being a 2024 Health Care Champion and supporting Everybody In, Nobody Out health care for all Washingtonians!
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Don't forget to vote! Election Day is Tuesday! It's also not too late to register (or update your registration) if you haven't done so yet. Here are some details about deadlines and where to find ballot drop boxes.
You can register or update your registration in person at a county elections office until November 5th. You can find more info here: www.sos.wa.gov/elections#voters
Election Day is November 5th. Your ballot must be postmarked by the 5th or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 PM that evening. No stamp is required if you return your ballot by mail. If you want to return your ballot via a drop box, there are several in our area:
Bellevue:
Bellevue Library - 1111 110th Avenue NE
Crossroads Shopping Center - 15600 NE 8th Street
Newport Way Libary - 14250 SE Newport Way
North Bellevue Community Center (drive-up box) – 4063 148th Ave. NE
Kirkland:
Kingsgate Library - 12315 NE 143rd Street
Kirkland City Hall - 123 5th Avenue
Redmond:
Redmond City Hall (drive-up box) - 15670 NE 85th Street
Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village (drive-up box) - 6505 176th Avenue NE
Redmond Ridge Park & Ride (drive-up box) – Corner of NE Cedar Park Cres and Redmond Ridge Drive NE
You can track your ballot at VoteWA.gov.
Don't miss this opportunity to let your voice be heard!
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Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an important festival in India and is celebrated across faiths and by people around the world. While the stories behind the celebration vary across regions, they all have a common theme—the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. What a beautiful thing to celebrate!
If you’d like to participate in a Diwali celebration, there is a large festival happening at Seattle Center from Noon to 6:00 on November 2nd that is free to the public. There will be music, dance, visual arts, martial arts, hands-on activities, and more. You can find more info here: seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/diwali-lights-of-india
Wishing a happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
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