Take action for public education
2024 Legislative Session is over but our advocacy continues 
Speaking out for our students, schools, and colleges continues year-round!
- Join WEA-PAC and help elect pro-education, pro-labor candidates.
- Sign the pledge and take part in the No School Vouchers campaign.
- Vote for pro-education, pro-labor candidates in the 2024 elections.
About the Washington Legislature
- Find your legislative district
- WA legislators, including contact information and photos
- Look up bills and related information
- Legislative committee hearing schedule
- Capitol campus map
- Parking information
- The 2024 legislative session begins January 8.
The WEA Government Relations Team
- Julie Salvi, Lead Lobbyist on salaries and competitive pay, school operating funding, school bargaining laws, WA Cares, Paid Family Medical Leave, Worker’s Comp (L & I), Unemployment, Department of Health, mental health supports and partnerships, gun safety
- Simone Boe, Lobbyist on higher education, school nutrition, homeless and foster youth, simple majority – bonds, election laws, union rights, revenue
- Jared Mason-Gere, Lobbyist on health care, pensions, school construction, graduation pathways, student behaviors and discipline, attendance laws
- Nasue Nishida, Lobbyist on certification and evaluation, professional development, educator workforce development and diversity, Paraeducator training, dual language programs, curriculum including ethnic studies and inclusive curriculum, mastery-based learning, educator prep programs, transitional Kindergarten
- Samantha Casne, Political Organizer
- Emily Hansen, Political Organizer
- Hillary Hunt, Political Organizer
- Cassie Carrillo, Government Relations Assistant
- Djibril Diop, Director of Government Relations
WEA Government Relations office phone: 360-943-3150
For candidates seeking endorsement, Council WEA-PAC leaders manage the endorsement process locally. If you're interested in connecting with those leaders, contact Hillary Hunt or Cassie Carrillo.