Author Archives: hwaterman

Dear Neighbors,   In the past few weeks, I’ve seen some amazing corners of our community. I toured the HealthPoint facility on Tukwila International Boulevard, attended the opening of the Tukwila World Cup viewing lounge, and learned more about how Starfire Sports works with youth in our ...

Dear Neighbors, We’re just about three months out from the 2026 legislative session, and it’s been busy! Keep reading for an update on how I’ve been preparing for the 2027 session, meeting with stakeholders, and connecting with community members and ...

Dear Neighbors,   The Senate adjourned its biennial short (60 day) session on March 12. This was another challenging session marked by budget constraints, time limits, and difficult choices. Thank you for reading along this session, and keep reading for budget wins for the district, public bank progress, my bills, and a look at what’s next.  Budget ...

Dear Neighbors, There are just two weeks left in this short session. It’s been a very busy session, and there is still a lot of work to do before we adjourn, including rewriting our operating, capital, and transportation budgets. The ...