As Sumner traffic increases, I was very excited to secure state funding for the beginning phases of a widened Traffic Avenue bridge over Highway 410 in Sumner. This was one of my top priorities for…
Making state government more effective, efficient, and accountable
When I ran for the Legislature, I promised voters that I would endeavor to make state government more effective, efficient, and accountable. That’s why I’m proud to share that, following my first legislative session, the…
Let’s reform Washington’s most regressive tax
During this past legislative session, many of my colleagues complained the Washington’s tax structure was too regressive, and pushed for new, higher taxes. The state is also under a court order to remedy the unequal…
Saving Washington’s Charter Schools
On Friday, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled the state’s funding of charter school was unconstitutional. I believe the Court made several legal errors in its decision, and demonstrated a severe misunderstanding of the state…
Representative Drew Stokesbary obtains important funding for White River project
Did you know global companies like Amazon, REI, Lululemon, Brooks Running, Tully’s, and Keurig have important supply chain centers right here in Sumner, Washington? They’re a key economic engine for the entire state. But in…
Rep. Stokesbary updates City of Sumner on state issues
From the Bonney Lake Courier-Herald: Representative Drew Stokesbary visited the Sumner City Council on Monday to give an update of what’s happening at the State and how it can affect Sumner. He noted that when…
“The trouble with politicians”
The Bonney Lake Courier-Herald published an op-ed by Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow that I really appreciated: “The trouble with politicians is ….” It’s a statement I hear a lot today and, depending on the political…