Rep. Mari Leavitt
@repleavitt.bsky.social
Mom, Wife, WA Legislator of the Best District - 28thLD, Outdoor Enthusiast, Avid Reader, Small Biz Owner, Policy Nerd. Personal Page.
Happy Veterans Day to all those who served for support their military connected family member. Today we thank you for your service and to those who gave of their ultimate sacrifice. I’m grateful to come from a long line of veterans in my family. Thank you also to the 28th vets! We salute you! #28th
November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Happy Veterans Day to all those who served for support their military connected family member. Today we thank you for your service and to those who gave of their ultimate sacrifice. I’m grateful to come from a long line of veterans in my family. Thank you also to the 28th vets! We salute you! #28th
Wonderful to join Steilacoom tribal members and Town folks for the waking of the Totem ceremony yesterday at the sign unveiling of the Steilacoom Cultural Center. I toiled and delivered near $1.4m in capital resources which is the bulk of the project. Proud to serve the 28!
November 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Wonderful to join Steilacoom tribal members and Town folks for the waking of the Totem ceremony yesterday at the sign unveiling of the Steilacoom Cultural Center. I toiled and delivered near $1.4m in capital resources which is the bulk of the project. Proud to serve the 28!
Today is the day! So many important races at stake from school boards, charter review commission folks to state races as well as local initiatives. Thank you to all the candidates who put themselves out there and jumped in to the arena. It’s not for the faint of heart.
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today is the day! So many important races at stake from school boards, charter review commission folks to state races as well as local initiatives. Thank you to all the candidates who put themselves out there and jumped in to the arena. It’s not for the faint of heart.
As we approach
November, here’s my op-ed on demonstrating gratitude for our veterans and military families. Take a look- t.co/6PMAmwY82g
November, here’s my op-ed on demonstrating gratitude for our veterans and military families. Take a look- t.co/6PMAmwY82g
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article312697046.html
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October 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As we approach
November, here’s my op-ed on demonstrating gratitude for our veterans and military families. Take a look- t.co/6PMAmwY82g
November, here’s my op-ed on demonstrating gratitude for our veterans and military families. Take a look- t.co/6PMAmwY82g
16m children are about to go hungry. If you can't agree on anything else, doing a stand alone bill to extend SNAP benefits is the moral thing to do. In WA, 930K of Washingtonians are on SNAP and thousands upon thousands are children. SNAP is the front line of defense against poverty. 1/3
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
16m children are about to go hungry. If you can't agree on anything else, doing a stand alone bill to extend SNAP benefits is the moral thing to do. In WA, 930K of Washingtonians are on SNAP and thousands upon thousands are children. SNAP is the front line of defense against poverty. 1/3
Good to attend the South Sound Affordability Housing Partnership (SSAHP) meeting in DuPont as they discussed legislative priorities. This group has reps from electeds from various Pierce County cities with a mission to have a regional approach to housing matters. Each partner pays to participate.
October 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Good to attend the South Sound Affordability Housing Partnership (SSAHP) meeting in DuPont as they discussed legislative priorities. This group has reps from electeds from various Pierce County cities with a mission to have a regional approach to housing matters. Each partner pays to participate.
Always great to meet with the formidable Dr. Zhou, President of Bates College, to listen and learn the challenges as they toil to train the workers of today and tomorrow and meet industry needs.
October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Always great to meet with the formidable Dr. Zhou, President of Bates College, to listen and learn the challenges as they toil to train the workers of today and tomorrow and meet industry needs.
I wore my yellow ribbon hostage pin last week to remember the hostages and hold them close as I have hope for their rapid release. Today may be a very wonderful moment. #bringthemhome
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I wore my yellow ribbon hostage pin last week to remember the hostages and hold them close as I have hope for their rapid release. Today may be a very wonderful moment. #bringthemhome
Thank you to the @wastatepatrol for the opportunity to do a ride along this afternoon. I’ve always held our WSP in high regard and supported their efforts and am grateful for their collective service to our communities. They sacrifice to do their jobs well. I appreciate the trooper taking his time.
October 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Thank you to the @wastatepatrol for the opportunity to do a ride along this afternoon. I’ve always held our WSP in high regard and supported their efforts and am grateful for their collective service to our communities. They sacrifice to do their jobs well. I appreciate the trooper taking his time.
Wonderful to speak at the ground opening of the Inclusive Playground in the 28th. I toiled hard to secure near $350k between state cap $ and corporate donations to add to the total to get this project done. It’s a labor to make the dream a reality and bring joy to children. @cityofupwa.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Wonderful to speak at the ground opening of the Inclusive Playground in the 28th. I toiled hard to secure near $350k between state cap $ and corporate donations to add to the total to get this project done. It’s a labor to make the dream a reality and bring joy to children. @cityofupwa.bsky.social
So much fun hangin’ with community this morning at the annual Anderson Island Labor Day weekend parade. This year’s theme was Gone Fishing! I always have a good time seeing neighbors and beyond. I’m proud to deliver results to folks in this beautiful part of my LD. #28thLDStrong
August 31, 2025 at 1:12 AM
So much fun hangin’ with community this morning at the annual Anderson Island Labor Day weekend parade. This year’s theme was Gone Fishing! I always have a good time seeing neighbors and beyond. I’m proud to deliver results to folks in this beautiful part of my LD. #28thLDStrong
Shout out to dogs who watch their siblings leave on their school bus and a big THANK YOU for bus drivers who toil daily to get our children to and from home and to school activities safely. School bus service is vital for working families, those without transport, . The wheels on the bus… @upsd83
August 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Shout out to dogs who watch their siblings leave on their school bus and a big THANK YOU for bus drivers who toil daily to get our children to and from home and to school activities safely. School bus service is vital for working families, those without transport, . The wheels on the bus… @upsd83
Beautiful evening in Steilacoom at the annual EV (electric vehicle) show. Fun to see folks check out the versions from many dealers as well as listen to music, get some yummy sandwiches and stop in for a cool refreshment at the favorite watering hole of the Tap Room. My district is darn awesome.
August 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Beautiful evening in Steilacoom at the annual EV (electric vehicle) show. Fun to see folks check out the versions from many dealers as well as listen to music, get some yummy sandwiches and stop in for a cool refreshment at the favorite watering hole of the Tap Room. My district is darn awesome.
Exceptional morning of learning at Google HQ Ireland 🇮🇪 with 130 +leg folks from the US. Honored to hear opening remarks from US Ambassador Walsh and receive a welcome from HQ head Hartley. Google Ireland serves as a gateway of innovation for the EU and beyond. @Google @USAmbIreland @AmericanIrishSL
August 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Exceptional morning of learning at Google HQ Ireland 🇮🇪 with 130 +leg folks from the US. Honored to hear opening remarks from US Ambassador Walsh and receive a welcome from HQ head Hartley. Google Ireland serves as a gateway of innovation for the EU and beyond. @Google @USAmbIreland @AmericanIrishSL
Good and robust conversation on session wins on behalf of animal welfare this and past session and work to be done. I was proud to prime sponsor 3 that made it across the finish line. Enjoyed the dialogue with leg colleagues as well as organizations that are doing the work. #waleg #AnimalCruelty
August 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Good and robust conversation on session wins on behalf of animal welfare this and past session and work to be done. I was proud to prime sponsor 3 that made it across the finish line. Enjoyed the dialogue with leg colleagues as well as organizations that are doing the work. #waleg #AnimalCruelty
Incredible morning of service this week @GodsPantry in Lexington packing 321 boxes of food for folks in need with leaders from across the country. They have seen a rise of food insecurity by 30%. I’ll always fight for more resources to feed WA residents. @AndyBeshearKY @CSGovts #CSGToll
August 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Incredible morning of service this week @GodsPantry in Lexington packing 321 boxes of food for folks in need with leaders from across the country. They have seen a rise of food insecurity by 30%. I’ll always fight for more resources to feed WA residents. @AndyBeshearKY @CSGovts #CSGToll
Proud to work with you to save lives. So grateful for your partnership to get Jb1596 or the BEAM act across the finish line this year. #waleg
Grateful to have #StopSuperSpeeders champions like
@repleavitt.bsky.social
from Washington State—where lawmakers took bold action earlier this year to curb deadly speeding. 🛑
We hope other legislators will listen, learn, and lead too—because every life saved is a policy that worked.
@repleavitt.bsky.social
from Washington State—where lawmakers took bold action earlier this year to curb deadly speeding. 🛑
We hope other legislators will listen, learn, and lead too—because every life saved is a policy that worked.
August 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Proud to work with you to save lives. So grateful for your partnership to get Jb1596 or the BEAM act across the finish line this year. #waleg
So honored to work with these family members who demonstrate courage daily to share their stories in order to ensure no other family goes through what they have. #waleg #NCSL2025 @ncslorg.bsky.social
Grateful to have #StopSuperSpeeders champions like
@repleavitt.bsky.social
from Washington State—where lawmakers took bold action earlier this year to curb deadly speeding. 🛑
We hope other legislators will listen, learn, and lead too—because every life saved is a policy that worked.
@repleavitt.bsky.social
from Washington State—where lawmakers took bold action earlier this year to curb deadly speeding. 🛑
We hope other legislators will listen, learn, and lead too—because every life saved is a policy that worked.
August 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
So honored to work with these family members who demonstrate courage daily to share their stories in order to ensure no other family goes through what they have. #waleg #NCSL2025 @ncslorg.bsky.social
So excited to start our NCSL Military and Veterans Affairs Task Force meeting in Boston. I’ve been honored to serve on this Task Force for several years. #NCSL2025 @ncslorg.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
So excited to start our NCSL Military and Veterans Affairs Task Force meeting in Boston. I’ve been honored to serve on this Task Force for several years. #NCSL2025 @ncslorg.bsky.social
Incredible day celebrating community in DuPont! I’m proud to partner and secure capital resources towards this great playground and bathroom project. The bathroom design is first in the nation and will last longer than most. Such a fun day of joy for families in the 28! #waleg
July 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Incredible day celebrating community in DuPont! I’m proud to partner and secure capital resources towards this great playground and bathroom project. The bathroom design is first in the nation and will last longer than most. Such a fun day of joy for families in the 28! #waleg
Please share widely and join me in the fight to keep the Lewis Museum at JBLM. t.co/EbDk0mMlbi
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/close-ranks-and-halt-closure-of-jblms-lewis-army-museum/
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July 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Please share widely and join me in the fight to keep the Lewis Museum at JBLM. t.co/EbDk0mMlbi
Amazing day in the 28! So love this spirited district I get to represent. Started the morning kicking off Fircrest Fun Days with a centennial parade. Many faces smiling with joy and pride of what Fircrest- past and present! #28thLDStrong
July 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Amazing day in the 28! So love this spirited district I get to represent. Started the morning kicking off Fircrest Fun Days with a centennial parade. Many faces smiling with joy and pride of what Fircrest- past and present! #28thLDStrong
Really enjoyed the leg tour of Nordlund Custom Boat Builders today in Tacoma. They provide living wage jobs and continue on in the maritime trades and are an important economic driver in the region. Grateful to join them to learn more about their work. #waleg #maritimecaucus
July 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Really enjoyed the leg tour of Nordlund Custom Boat Builders today in Tacoma. They provide living wage jobs and continue on in the maritime trades and are an important economic driver in the region. Grateful to join them to learn more about their work. #waleg #maritimecaucus
I'll always stand up for the distressed - animals and our most vulnerable alike. Proud to get this across the finish line and grateful to my colleagues for their bi-partisan support on this bill that is now in WA along with many states. #waleg
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Breaking into a car to save a child or pet? New Washington state law will shield you
Good Samaritans in Washington soon won't risk lawsuits for breaking a car window to save a life.
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July 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'll always stand up for the distressed - animals and our most vulnerable alike. Proud to get this across the finish line and grateful to my colleagues for their bi-partisan support on this bill that is now in WA along with many states. #waleg
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
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This short sighted decision will have a ripple effect on WA and ship artifacts to a warehouse far away. At a time where we strive to boost our military and recruit, taking away this historical marker in the 28 will have the opposite effect. So much wrong here. I’m all in to fight to keep it open.
The U.S. Army is looking to shutter more than two dozen military museums, including Washington’s “gem” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County, report @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Battle begins to keep an Army museum open in Washington • Washington State Standard
The U.S. Army is looking to close two dozen military museums, including Washington’s “gem” at Joint Base Lewis- McChord in Pierce County.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
This short sighted decision will have a ripple effect on WA and ship artifacts to a warehouse far away. At a time where we strive to boost our military and recruit, taking away this historical marker in the 28 will have the opposite effect. So much wrong here. I’m all in to fight to keep it open.