It’s house of origin cutoff day! With the majority of the 2023 legislative session now behind us, we have almost reached what many activists, staffers, and lobbyists refer to as “town hall season” … a period during session when legislators traditionally hold in-person, telephone, or Zoom town halls with their constituents.
Here’s a roundup of all of the announced town halls that we know about this month, sorted by district. If you don’t know which district you are in, you can use the Legislature’s official district finder to find out. You’ll notice that most legislators doing town halls offer them jointly with their seatmates!
1st Legislative District
Counties: King, Snohomish
The all-Democratic delegation in the 1st Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Derek Stanford, Representative Shelley Kloba, and Representative Davina Duerr from 1–2:30 PM on Sunday, March 19th.
- Who: Senator Derek Stanford, Representative Shelley Kloba, and Representative Davina Duerr
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 1 — 2:30 PM, Sunday, March 19th
- Where: Mobius Hall at Cascadia College (18428 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011)
6th Legislative District
Counties: Spokane
The all-Republican delegation in the 6th is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Jeff Holy, Representative Mike Volz, and Representative Jenny Graham from 6–7 PM on Thursday, March 16th.
Volz’s office advises:
An automated call will go out a few minutes before the event to landlines in the district. However, if you do not have a landline or you want to make sure you can participate, you can call (509) 890‑1705 on March 16 from 5:45 PM all through the program. We will give a quick update on the legislative session, the bills we’re working on, and then take questions from participants. I hope you can join us.
Again, the number to call if you’d like to join that town hall, is (509) 890‑1705.
9th Legislative District
Counties: Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Franklin, Columbia, Garfield, Whitman
Republican State Representatives Joe Schmick and Mary Dye are offering a telephone town hall opportunity on Monday, March 13th. Details:
I want to invite you to join me and my seatmate, Representative Mary Dye, for our 9th Legislative District telephone town hall. We will host the event on Monday, March 13 from 6–7 PM. An automated call will go out a few minutes before the event to landlines in the district. However, if you do not have a landline or you want to make sure you can participate, you can call (509) 841‑0315 on March 13th from 5:45 PM all through the program. We will give a quick update on the legislative session, the bills we’re working on, and then take questions from participants. I hope you can join us.
Again, the number to call if you’d like to join that town hall, is (509) 841‑0315.
12th Legislative District
Counties: Chelan, Snohomish, King
Republican Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner will be holding a virtual town hall on Thursday, March 16th from 7 PM to 8 PM.
Register here with Zoom.
“Along with my co-host, Representative Keith Goehner, R‑Dryden, we’ll be answering your questions on the bills and public policies being debated and decided in Olympia,” Steele said in an email sent to NPI.
“You’re welcome to submit your town hall question during registration. This is not a requirement. It’s simply an easy way to let us know the concerns you have about events in Olympia and what topics you’d like addressed.”
21st Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish
The all-Democratic delegation in the 21st Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Marko Liias, State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, and State Representative Strom Peterson on Saturday, March 18th at 10 AM.
- Who: 21st Legislative District delegation – Senator Marko Liias, Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday, March 18, 2023.
- Where: Edmonds Waterfront Center Banquet Room, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds
Additionally, the delegation will hold a telephone town hall on Monday, March 13th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. You can access that town hall here or by calling 1–877-229‑8493 and using the PIN 116357.
Submit questions in advance at this link.
26th Legislative District
Counties: Kitsap and Pierce
Republican State Representatives Michelle Caldier and Spencer Hutchins will be holding a series of town halls this Saturday, March 11th. Here is the schedule:
- 10 AM — Gig Harbor (Swift Water Elementary School: 10811 Harbor Hill Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98332)
- 1 PM — Vaughn (Key Peninsula Civic Center’s Whitmore Room: 17010 S Vaughn Rd NW, Vaughn, WA 98394)
- 4 PM — Port Orchard (Kitsap County Commissioner’s Hall: 619 Division St 4th floor, Port Orchard, WA 98366)
- 7 PM — Bremerton (Bremerton City Hall Chambers/Norm Dicks Government Center: 345 6th St #600, Bremerton, WA 98337)
Additionally, the duo will offer a virtual town hall on Saturday March 18th (3–4 PM). Registration is available at this link.
“We want to give as many residents as possible the opportunity to hear an update on the 2023 legislative session, hear about the bills of interest and bills we’re working on, and take questions from the community. We hope you can join us,” Caldier’s office said in an announcement sent to NPI.
27th Legislative District
Counties: Pierce
The all-Democratic delegation in the 27th Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Representative Jake Fey, and Senator Yasmin Trudeau from 10 AM to noon on Saturday, March 18th.
- What: 27th Legislative District in-person town hall with Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Representative Jake Fey, and Senator Yasmin Trudeau
- When: 10 AM to noon, Saturday, March 18th
- Where: The Evergreen State College, 1210 Sixth Ave. in Tacoma. (If using transit, take Pierce Transit Route 1 to the Sixth Ave./Pacific stop.)
- Why: For 27th Legislative District constituents to ask their legislative delegation questions about the current 2023 Legislative Session. Topics will include the new operating, transportation and capital construction budgets for the state, as well as legislation pertaining to housing, our state’s workforce and reproductive and gender-affirming care.
This will be the first in-person town hall offered by the delegation since 2020.
Questions can be submitted ahead of time by emailing OfficeofSpeakerJinkins@leg.wa.gov or filling out the form at this link.
28th Legislative District
Counties: Pierce
Democratic State Representatives Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske will be holding a town hall from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
- Who: 28th District Representatives Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske, moderated by DuPont Mayor Ron Frederick & Lakewood Deputy Mayor Mary Moss
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
- Where: Rotunda of Building 3, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
33rd Legislative District
Counties: King (South King)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 33rd Legislative District will hold an in-person town hall with Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Mia Gregerson, and Representative Tina Orwall from 1:30 — 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 18th.
- Who: Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Mia Gregerson, and Representative Tina Orwall
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 1:30 — 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 18th
- Where: LiUNA! Local 242 Hall (22323 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198)
38th Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish
The all-Democratic delegation in the 38th Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator June Representative, Representative Julio Cortes, and Representative Mary Fosse this Sunday, March 12th, from 2–4 PM.
- Who: 38th Legislative District delegation – Senator June Robinson, Representative Julio Cortes, and Representative Mary Fosse
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 12th, 2023
- Where: Marysville Library, Public Meeting Room, 6120 Grove Street, Marysville
Additionally, new State Representative Julio Cortes will be offering a Spanish-language town hall for constituents who speak Spanish. Here are the details:
- Quién: Representante Julio Cortés.
- Qué: Reunión comunitaria en persona en español.
- Cuándo: 12:30 – 13:30 h. sábado, 18 de marzo de 2023.
- Envíe sus preguntas por adelantado: surveymonkey.com/r/S62V6FZ
- Dónde: La sala comunitaria (Community Room) de The Village, 14 E. Casino Road, Everett.
- Por qué: Para dar una actualización en persona sobre la sesión legislativa y responder preguntas sobre los temas que se están considerando en la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado del estado.
To submit questions in advance, use this link.
(Envíe sus preguntas por adelantado).
40th Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan
The all-Democratic delegation in the 40th Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Liz Lovelett, State Representative Alex Ramel, and State Representative Debra Lekanoff on Saturday, March 18th at 11 AM.
- Who: 40th Legislative District delegation – Senator Liz Lovelett, Representatives Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday, March 18, 2023.
- Where: Skagit PUD #1, Aqua Room, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon
41st Legislative District
Counties: King (Eastside)
Democratic State RepresentativesTana Senn and My-Linh Thai will be holding a virtual town hall from 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 9th, 2023.
- Who: 41st Legislative District Representatives Tana Senn and My-Linh Thai
- What: Virtual town hall meeting
- When: 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Thursday, March 9th, 2023
- How to join: Use this link
Submit questions in advance here.
42nd Legislative District
Counties: Whatcom
The all-Democratic delegation in the 42nd Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Sharon Shewmake, Representative Alicia Rule, and Representative Joe Timmons from 1–2 PM on Saturday, March 18th.
- Who: Sen. Sharon Shewmake, Rep. Alicia Rule and Rep. Joe Timmons
- What: 42nd Legislative District town hall meeting
- When: Saturday, March 18 from 1–2 PM
- Where: Ferndale High School, 5830 Golden Eagle Dr., Ferndale, WA 9
Constituents are encouraged to submit questions in advance here.
43rd Legislative District
Counties: King (City of Seattle)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 43rd Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Jamie Pedersen, Representative Frank Chopp, and Representative Nicole Macri at 1 PM this Saturday, March 11th.
- Who: Senator Jamie Pedersen, Representative Frank Chopp, and Representative Nicole Macri
- What: In-person town hall meeting
- When: 1 PM, Saturday, March 11th
- Where: Seattle First Baptist Church (1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122)
44th Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish
State Representative Brandy Donaghy is offering an in-person town hall from 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM on Saturday March 18th.
- Who: 44th District Representative Brandy Donaghy
- What: In-person town hall meeting.
- When: 1:30–2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023.
- Where: Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Avenue, Snohomish
45th Legislative District
Counties: King (Eastside)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 45th is offering two town hall opportunities with State Representative Manka Dhingra, State Representative Roger Goodman, and State Representative Larry Springer. The first will be a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 16th, from 6–7 PM and the second will be an in-person town hall on Saturday, March 18th, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.
- Who: Senator Manka Dhingra and Representatives Larry Springer and Roger Goodman
- What: Telephone town hall with 45th District residents
- When: Thursday, March 16, from 6–7 p.m.
- Where: Our automated system will call out to landlines in the district. All you have to do is accept the call and press *3 to ask questions.
To ensure you are called, you can sign up here.
If you do not receive the call, you can still participate by dialing 877–229-8493 and using ID code 116292, or by going to this website.
In-person town hall details:
- Who: Senator Manka Dhingra and Representatives Larry Springer and Roger Goodman
- What: In-person town hall with 45th District residents
- When: Saturday, March 18th, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Where: Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. West Building, Auditorium 404. Driving directions can be found here and a campus map can be seen here.
Information and RSVP can be found on Facebook here.
46th Legislative District
Counties: King (City of Seattle)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 46th Legislative District is offering a virtual town hall with Senator Javier Valdez, Representative Darya Farivar, and Representative Gerry Pollet from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 16th.
- Who: Senator Javier Valdez, Representative Gerry Pollet, and Representative Darya Farivar
- What: Virtual town hall meeting
- When: 6:30–7:30 PM, Thursday, March 16th
- How to watch:
- Facebook: The live video link will be posted in the discussion tab of the Facebook event.
- YouTube: The live video will start streaming on YouTube as soon as the event begins at 6:30 p.m. on March 16. Click here to watch the town hall on YouTube.
- Twitter: The live video will also appear on the House Democrats Twitter page as soon as the event begins at 6:30 p.m. on March 16.
Go here to submit a question in advance. You can also submit questions during the live event by commenting on the live broadcast on Facebook or YouTube.
47th Legislative District
Counties: King (South King)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 47th Legislative District is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Claudia Kauffman, Representative Chris Stearns, and Representative Debra Entenman from 6 to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 22nd.
- Who: Senator Claudia Kauffman, Representative Chris Stearns, and Representative Debra Entenman
- What: Telephone town hall meeting
- When: 6–7 PM, Wednesday, March 22nd.
- How: Use this link
48th Legislative District
Counties: King (Eastside)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 48th Legislative District is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Patty Kuderer, Representative Vandana Slatter, and Representative Amy Walen from 7 to 7 PM on Thursday, March 23rd.
- Who: 48th Legislative District delegation – Senator Patty Kuderer, Representatives Vandana Slatter and Amy Walen
- What: Telephone town hall meeting
- When: 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 23rd
- How: Use this link or call 1–877-229‑8493 and enter PIN 116362
Submit questions in advance at this link.
49th Legislative District
Counties: Clark
The all-Democratic delegation in the 49th Legislative District is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Annette Cleveland, Representative Sharon Wylie, and Representative Monica Stonier from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 29th.
- Who: Senator Annette Cleveland, Representative Sharon Wylie, and Representative Monica Stonier
- What: Telephone town hall meeting
- When: 6:30–7:30 PM, Wednesday, March 22nd
- How: Use this link
This post will be updated with additional town hall details we get them.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
2023 town hall guide: Where + when you can meet with your Washington State legislators
It’s house of origin cutoff day! With the majority of the 2023 legislative session now behind us, we have almost reached what many activists, staffers, and lobbyists refer to as “town hall season” … a period during session when legislators traditionally hold in-person, telephone, or Zoom town halls with their constituents.
Here’s a roundup of all of the announced town halls that we know about this month, sorted by district. If you don’t know which district you are in, you can use the Legislature’s official district finder to find out. You’ll notice that most legislators doing town halls offer them jointly with their seatmates!
1st Legislative District
Counties: King, Snohomish
The all-Democratic delegation in the 1st Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Derek Stanford, Representative Shelley Kloba, and Representative Davina Duerr from 1–2:30 PM on Sunday, March 19th.
6th Legislative District
Counties: Spokane
The all-Republican delegation in the 6th is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Jeff Holy, Representative Mike Volz, and Representative Jenny Graham from 6–7 PM on Thursday, March 16th.
Volz’s office advises:
Again, the number to call if you’d like to join that town hall, is (509) 890‑1705.
9th Legislative District
Counties: Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Franklin, Columbia, Garfield, Whitman
Republican State Representatives Joe Schmick and Mary Dye are offering a telephone town hall opportunity on Monday, March 13th. Details:
Again, the number to call if you’d like to join that town hall, is (509) 841‑0315.
12th Legislative District
Counties: Chelan, Snohomish, King
Republican Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner will be holding a virtual town hall on Thursday, March 16th from 7 PM to 8 PM.
Register here with Zoom.
“Along with my co-host, Representative Keith Goehner, R‑Dryden, we’ll be answering your questions on the bills and public policies being debated and decided in Olympia,” Steele said in an email sent to NPI.
“You’re welcome to submit your town hall question during registration. This is not a requirement. It’s simply an easy way to let us know the concerns you have about events in Olympia and what topics you’d like addressed.”
21st Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish
The all-Democratic delegation in the 21st Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Marko Liias, State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, and State Representative Strom Peterson on Saturday, March 18th at 10 AM.
Additionally, the delegation will hold a telephone town hall on Monday, March 13th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. You can access that town hall here or by calling 1–877-229‑8493 and using the PIN 116357.
Submit questions in advance at this link.
26th Legislative District
Counties: Kitsap and Pierce
Republican State Representatives Michelle Caldier and Spencer Hutchins will be holding a series of town halls this Saturday, March 11th. Here is the schedule:
Additionally, the duo will offer a virtual town hall on Saturday March 18th (3–4 PM). Registration is available at this link.
“We want to give as many residents as possible the opportunity to hear an update on the 2023 legislative session, hear about the bills of interest and bills we’re working on, and take questions from the community. We hope you can join us,” Caldier’s office said in an announcement sent to NPI.
27th Legislative District
Counties: Pierce
The all-Democratic delegation in the 27th Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Representative Jake Fey, and Senator Yasmin Trudeau from 10 AM to noon on Saturday, March 18th.
This will be the first in-person town hall offered by the delegation since 2020.
Questions can be submitted ahead of time by emailing OfficeofSpeakerJinkins@leg.wa.gov or filling out the form at this link.
28th Legislative District
Counties: Pierce
Democratic State Representatives Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske will be holding a town hall from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
33rd Legislative District
Counties: King (South King)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 33rd Legislative District will hold an in-person town hall with Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Mia Gregerson, and Representative Tina Orwall from 1:30 — 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 18th.
38th Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish
The all-Democratic delegation in the 38th Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator June Representative, Representative Julio Cortes, and Representative Mary Fosse this Sunday, March 12th, from 2–4 PM.
Additionally, new State Representative Julio Cortes will be offering a Spanish-language town hall for constituents who speak Spanish. Here are the details:
To submit questions in advance, use this link.
(Envíe sus preguntas por adelantado).
40th Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan
The all-Democratic delegation in the 40th Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Liz Lovelett, State Representative Alex Ramel, and State Representative Debra Lekanoff on Saturday, March 18th at 11 AM.
41st Legislative District
Counties: King (Eastside)
Democratic State RepresentativesTana Senn and My-Linh Thai will be holding a virtual town hall from 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 9th, 2023.
Submit questions in advance here.
42nd Legislative District
Counties: Whatcom
The all-Democratic delegation in the 42nd Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Sharon Shewmake, Representative Alicia Rule, and Representative Joe Timmons from 1–2 PM on Saturday, March 18th.
Constituents are encouraged to submit questions in advance here.
43rd Legislative District
Counties: King (City of Seattle)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 43rd Legislative District is offering an in-person town hall with Senator Jamie Pedersen, Representative Frank Chopp, and Representative Nicole Macri at 1 PM this Saturday, March 11th.
44th Legislative District
Counties: Snohomish
State Representative Brandy Donaghy is offering an in-person town hall from 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM on Saturday March 18th.
45th Legislative District
Counties: King (Eastside)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 45th is offering two town hall opportunities with State Representative Manka Dhingra, State Representative Roger Goodman, and State Representative Larry Springer. The first will be a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 16th, from 6–7 PM and the second will be an in-person town hall on Saturday, March 18th, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.
To ensure you are called, you can sign up here.
If you do not receive the call, you can still participate by dialing 877–229-8493 and using ID code 116292, or by going to this website.
In-person town hall details:
Information and RSVP can be found on Facebook here.
46th Legislative District
Counties: King (City of Seattle)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 46th Legislative District is offering a virtual town hall with Senator Javier Valdez, Representative Darya Farivar, and Representative Gerry Pollet from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 16th.
Go here to submit a question in advance. You can also submit questions during the live event by commenting on the live broadcast on Facebook or YouTube.
47th Legislative District
Counties: King (South King)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 47th Legislative District is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Claudia Kauffman, Representative Chris Stearns, and Representative Debra Entenman from 6 to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 22nd.
48th Legislative District
Counties: King (Eastside)
The all-Democratic delegation in the 48th Legislative District is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Patty Kuderer, Representative Vandana Slatter, and Representative Amy Walen from 7 to 7 PM on Thursday, March 23rd.
Submit questions in advance at this link.
49th Legislative District
Counties: Clark
The all-Democratic delegation in the 49th Legislative District is offering a telephone town hall with Senator Annette Cleveland, Representative Sharon Wylie, and Representative Monica Stonier from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 29th.
This post will be updated with additional town hall details we get them.
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