ELECTIONS 2026 / DAVE PAUL: July Update on Our Work
State Representative Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) sent this email to supporters from his campaign email account on July 24, 2025.
Dear Friends,
One of the best parts of serving as your representative is getting to connect with constituents across our district and hear what issues matter the most. This feedback provides the foundation for my work in Olympia during the legislative session. Since the adjournment of session, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many of you and attend community events. Here’s a quick update on my work.
Education and Jobs
It’s clear that the path to good-paying careers is through education and job training. As Chair of the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, I’ve prioritized making sure that young people and those already in the workforce have access to quality apprenticeship and workforce training programs. In May, I participated in a terrific roundtable that brought together regional K12, community college, university and workforce partners to discuss ways to increase collaboration and get young people hands-on skills training.
In June and July, I also had the opportunity to meet with leaders at Western Washington University and Whatcom Community College to discuss ways of strengthening our state’s commitment to higher education.
Taking Pride in Our Community
June was Pride Month, and I attended events across our district to celebrate and support our LGBTQ community. At a time when LGBTQ rights are under constant attack by the federal government, it was terrific to see hundreds of community members stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ friends and neighbors.
Supporting our Environment
We are blessed to live in such a beautiful region—and fortunate to have so many community organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and our quality of life. I’ve recently had the opportunity to meet with the Whidbey Watershed Stewards to learn more about their terrific outdoor education programs and efforts to improve salmon habitat. I also got to visit with the Whidbey-Camano Land Trust to learn more about their work to protect and restore shorelines, forests, and watersheds in our region.
I’ll be spending the rest of summer and fall continuing my work to prepare for the next legislative session, including collaborating with local and state leaders to address the harmful attacks and cuts from the federal government.
I look forward to seeing you soon at a community event! As always, it’s an honor to serve as your state representative.
Dave
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