Budget & Taxes

Governor vetoes portions of state operating budget
June 03, 2019
It’s been roughly a month since the Legislature ended the 2019 legislative session. If you’re still trying to unpack everything that happened over the course of the 105-day session, read this analysis. Since adjourning, dozens of bills have been signed into law. Additionally, provisions of some bills met the governor’s... Read More...
Hits and misses of the 2019 legislative session
May 03, 2019
The 2019 legislative session adjourned at midnight on Sunday, April 28. I’ve provided some highlights of the session below but before that, I want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy lives to engage with me throughout these past few months. Your phone calls, emails, letters, and... Read More...
2019-21 capital budget funds projects in 25th Legislative District
May 03, 2019
On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature approved the 2019-21 capital budget. The $4.9 billion budget funds public works projects statewide, as well as other long-term investments. Washington’s 25th Legislative District will receive nearly $25 million in local project funding. Some of these investments include: A total of $8.8 million for... Read More...
State House passes $53 billion operating budget
March 30, 2019
The 2019 legislative session is winding down, with less than 30 days left. While the number of days are dwindling, we have a lot of critical issues to get through these next few weeks. Among these is a new, two-year state operating budget. On Friday, the House passed the Democrats’... Read More...
A message from your new state representative, Chris Gildon
January 31, 2019
Hello! On Jan. 14, I began my first term serving as your state representative in the 25th Legislative District. I am honored and humbled to serve our communities in this new role. As I was preparing for the 2019 legislative session, which got underway a couple of weeks ago, a... Read More...