Author Archives: jgold

01 Apr
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Bill to Improve Public Safety by Strengthening Eligibility and Professional Standards for Law Enforcement Leaders Signed by Governor

Olympia – Legislation to strengthen eligibility requirements and professional conduct standards for Police Chiefs, Marshals, and Sheriffs was signed by Governor Ferguson today.  Senate Bill 5974, introduced by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), will establish standardized eligibility requirements to serve as ...

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12 Mar
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Mays Pond Playground to Host Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Saturday

Bothell – The Mays Pond Playground in Bothell, Snohomish County has announced the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Saturday, March 14 WHAT: Mays Pond Playground Ribbon Cutting WHERE: 17730 Brook Boulevard, Bothell, WA 98012 WHEN: March 14, 2026 at ...

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23 Feb
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You’re Invited: Virtual Town Hall Wed., Feb. 25!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am honored to serve as your state senator. The work of crafting policy to make Washingtonians not only safe but feel safe, requires your input. I hope you will attend my upcoming virtual town hall ...

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20 Feb
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Sen. Lovick to host virtual town hall Wednesday, February 25

OLYMPIA – Sen. Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Feb 25 at 6 p.m.  He will offer a session update, host a Q&A, and discuss the important work still ahead. “I look forward to hearing your ...

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28 Jan
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Lovick Bill to Reduce Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit for Drivers to .05 Passes Senate

Lovick Bill to Reduce Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit for Drivers to .05 Passes Senate OLYMPIA – Legislation to prevent drunk driving and drunk driving fatalities passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 5067, introduced by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), ...

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17 Sep
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Senate Law & Justice Committee to Hold Work Session in Mill Creek Thursday

Mill Creek – The Senate Law and Justice Committee will be holding an in-district work session Thursday from 10:00am to 12:30pm at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek. Items on the agenda include an update on the ...

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12 Sep
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You’re Invited! Law & Justice Work Session 9/18!

You’re invited! The State Senate Law and Justice Committee will be holding a work session in our district on Thursday September 18, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Mill Creek City Hall. Democracy is strongest when we all come ...

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14 Apr
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YOU’RE INVITED: SEN. LOVICK VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17 AT 6:30PM

Friends and neighbors, I want to invite you to a virtual town hall I am hosting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. I will offer a session update, host a Q&A, and discuss the important work still ahead of ...

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24 Mar
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New regional police training campus in Arlington to welcome first class

ARLINGTON — A new police training academy in Arlington will welcome its first class Monday, the latest step in addressing statewide staffing shortages. On Thursday morning, Gov. Bob Ferguson, local police officers and elected officials joined the Washington State Criminal Justice Training ...

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20 Mar
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Arlington Regional Police Training Academy Opens, Prepares to Welcome its First Class

ARLINGTON – The Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) celebrated the opening of its Northwest Regional Training Academy (RTA) in Arlington Thursday and will begin training its first class of peace officers Monday. Arlington is the final of three regional academies ...

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