OLYMPIA — Appointed by district county councils and sworn into office on Wednesday, Sen. Liz Lovelett now represents the interests of the 40th Legislative District in the state Legislature.
Lovelett serves on the Senate Local Government Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. Her priorities center on issues important to the 40th district, including environmental restoration and preservation, supporting working families, and strengthening the relationship of state and local governments.
“I am truly honored by the appointment by the county councils of the 40th District,” Lovelett said. “I am ready to work for our district and represent the values important to our communities.”
Wasting no time, Lovelett has introduced legislation to include recreational whale watching education in the state’s boating safety program.
“We must do what we can to protect our beloved orca in the Puget Sound,” said Lovelett. “Senate Bill 5918 is one part of a package to help them. Common-sense education will ensure boaters give orcas the adequate amount of space to hunt, feed and — hopefully — regain the robust health they need to be able to raise more calves in Puget Sound.” Other bills Lovelett has introduced will put people’s needs first by supporting children in foster care, promoting equity and inclusion, and equipping local governments with the tools they need to succeed.
