State COVID-19 Response Website: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/ Specifically the “You and Your Family” tab has all things food, housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities), childcare, internet access, etc. https://coronavirus.wa.gov/you-and-your-family For Businesses https://coronavirus.wa.gov/business-workers Local Public Health/Long Term Care https://coronavirus.wa.gov/healthcare-and-local-health-departments Info …
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Both on the City Council and in my job working with Highline Public Schools, I have sought to ensure we are providing equitable access to quality education for every student – from cradle to career. I’ve worked to increase student …
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By Haley Donwerth, This article first appeared in the Federal Way Mirror on Thursday, November 21, 2019. For Evan Cook, this has been a long time coming. He started out helping youth from his car, and now, after joining the …
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SHIFT is a 3-day regional conference at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship for and by young adult church leaders. The mission is to challenge, motivate and equip a new generation of effective leaders through partnership. I spoke on a panel of leaders to …
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Every one of our neighbors ought to have the support they need to be successful, and that starts by listening to and acting on the needs of vulnerable and marginalized communities. In Olympia, I’ve sponsored multiple bills to support at-risk …
Continue ReadingThis article first appeared February 21, 2020 in the Seattle Medium. OLYMPIA – Since being sworn-in less than six weeks ago, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, has prioritized legislation to address issues that are impacted by homelessness, the foster care …
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For Immediate Release: October 3, 2019 Contact: Jesse Johnson, (206) 653-4990 Johnson enters campaign with endorsements from Congressmember Adam Smith, State Senator Claire Wilson, and State Rep. Mike Pellicciotti whose seat Johnson seeks to fill, among others FEDERAL WAY – …
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The cost of living is increasing everywhere across our region, especially housing costs as more people are moving into our community. I helped lead the effort to form Federal Way’s first Senior Advisory Commission, and, as our district continues to …
Continue ReadingThis article first appeared January 16, 2020 in the Seattle Medium. OLYMPIA – Newly appointed Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) has a lot on his plate for a first-year legislator, but he’s ready to take on the tough issues facing …
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On August 8th I delivered a keynote to over 500 Math Educators in South King County at South Seattle College for the Zeno Summer Institute - a 2-day event for early educators and providers working with families in low-income communities. The …
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