Washington State PTA has been advocating for kids for 106 years. Now is not the time to stop. Extreme budget cuts are happening throughout the year, and lawmakers are having to make difficult decisions that affect teachers, staff, programs, & mostly kids. We must speak up for kids who are counting on us. With your help, Legislators can hear from thousands of parents, making the PTSA an even more powerful advocate for children.

What you can do

Become an advocate for your child's education, here's how…

Join the PTSA

Handwrite a polite letter to the three district legislators (lawmakers) and let them know who you are, then what you think. Some ideas include "Even in these difficult times support "Investment in Education." "My child does not have a second chance at the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade." "Our kids are counting on you!" to "Make EVERY child's potential a reality — support education funding.!"

Rep. Jason Overstreet
Assistant Minority Whip
(R) 42nd Legislative District
(360)786-7980
Olympia Office:
102 Modular Building A
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600

Senator Doug Ericksen
Republican Whip
(R) 42nd Legislative District
Olympia Office:
414 Legislative Building
PO Box40442
Olympia, WA 98504-0442
(360)786-7682

Rep. Vincent Buys
(R) 42nd Legislative District
Olympia Office:
204 Modular Building D
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
(360)786-7854

For more information about public policy advocation — e-mail Arlene Mantha, WMS Legislative Chair at writethemanthas@gmail.com