Representative and Washington House Democrat Majority Whip, Mari Leavitt, is continuing her leadership development as a second-year participant in the prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship, while also taking on expanded national leadership roles through the Council of State Governments (CSG) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), both bipartisan bodies.
The Washington Retail Association has named Rep. Mari Leavitt (D–University Place) a Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety, recognizing her leadership in advancing solutions to address retail theft and improve community safety across Washington state.
Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, was honored with the 2025 Paul Beeson Award, presented by Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, in recognition of her contributions to advancing peace, justice, and health in Washington state.
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, I want to share some of what we accomplished this year and how it’s making a difference here in the 28th Legislative District, including Lakewood, University Place, Fircrest, DuPont, Steilacoom, and our Joint Base Lewis-McChord community. Please note this list is not exhaustive as it would … READ MORE
We’ve all experienced the demoralizing effects of shoplifting in some way. Maybe you’ve witnessed brazen theft. Or you’ve had to get help from a clerk to pick out laundry detergent or a Lego set, possibly after wandering the store looking for high-value products moved to deter theft.
