EPS BOND & LEVY BOTH PASSED! THANK YOU!
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) Bond and Levy measures on the February 10, 2026, ballot each passed with approximately 63-64% voter approval. Thank you to everyone who helped support and promote these measures, each of which were endorsed by our PTA's members.
WASHINGTON STATE PTA Legislative Platform
The Washington State PTA (WSPTA) legislative platform is a two-year platform to mirror the Washington state legislative cycle. In the even-numbered years, the new platform is voted on by members at the legislative assembly in the fall. The top five issues become our short-term platform and consist of our priority issues when advocating throughout the year. Other issues are placed on an “also supported” list. During the odd-numbered years, members vote to amend current issues or to add new, emerging issues to the also supported list. Details and links for these issues are listed below:
- WSPTA "TOP 5" LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2025-2026
- Closing the Funding Gaps
- Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis
- Addressing Funding, Inclusion, & Supports in Special Education
- Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide
- Expanding School Construction Funding Options
- WSPTA SUPPORTED ISSUES
- Increasing Education Equity by Closing the Digital Divide
- Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change
- ADVOCACY EVENTS
- WSPTA Focus Day - January 19, 2026
- Our Forest View PTA President and his family attended this event, to help advocate with elected officials to close funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools. They were also able to network with other PTA leaders from across our State, as well as tour the Capitol.
- WSPTA Legislative Assembly - October 18-19, 2025
- Our Forest View PTA President attended this event, representing our PTA as a voting delegate. In addition to voting for one Issue, two Principles, and three Resolutions, he also attended training classes pertaining to K-12 education funding and amplifying student and family voices.
Taking Positions and Conducting PTA Endorsement Vote for Ballot Measures (WSPTA Resource)
Forest View PTA is busy in and around the school, but it is important to look beyond our community to the many great things PTA does at the Regional, State, and National levels to support education and keep our children safe. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved use the contacts below!
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Forest View PTA:
Advocacy/Legislative Chairperson:
Open - Contact Region 7 Director
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Council and Region
Everett PTSA Council Advocacy Director:
Dolly Ubriani:
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Everett PTSA Council Website Mission and Goals Legislative News |
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Washington State PTA
WSPTA Advocacy Director:
Open, but to contact WSPTA Advocacy Committee: ptalegdir@wastatepta.org
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Washington State PTA Website Vision and Mission Legislative Principles Legislative News |
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National PTA
National PTA Legislation Comm Chair:
Rose Acerra:
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National PTA Website Mission and Values Training and Development Our Children Magazine |
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Washington State Legislature
District 1 Legislators:
Sen. Derek Stanford, (Democrat)
Rep. Davina Duerr, Position 1 (Democrat)
Rep. Shelley Kloba, Position 2 (Democrat)
District 44 Legislators:
Sen. John Lovick, (Democrat)
Rep. Brandy Donaghy, Position 1 (Democrat)
Rep. April Berg, Position 2 (Democrat)
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Bill Information/Committee Reports Agendas/Schedules/Calendars Access to recorded, unedited state government deliberations |
WSPTA GRASSROOTS CONNECTIONS:
Subscribe to WSPTA Action Alerts!
Subscribe to the WSPTA Action Network Group!
During the Washington State Legislative Sessions, WSPTA will send action alerts and informational broadcasts to WSPTA members who have subscribed to WSPTA's Action Network Group. These action alerts are quick, easy ways to communicate with our legislators on topics they are actively working on.