Radio Report: Rep. Gloria Mendoza offers solutions to fix Washington in Republican Perspective speech

January 15, 2025

Following Governor Bob Ferguson’s Inaugural Address to the Legislature Wednesday, Republicans provided their own ideas about improving lives in Washington state. John Sattgast reports.

SATTGAST: Offering a Republican Perspective, Grandview freshman Representative Gloria Mendoza highlighted the challenges facing Washingtonians. The 14th District Republican noted Washington has high prices for groceries, gas and housing, the third highest crime rate, homelessness, and students failing grade levels in math, reading and writing.

MENDOZA: “Democratic leaders are proposing new taxes — on our homes, our income, our jobs, and even on innovation itself, just to keep up the status quo.”

SATTGAST: Mendoza said it doesn’t have to be this way. She noted Republicans in the Legislature have a plan of real solutions to fix Washington.

MENDOZA: “We want to improve life for all Washingtonians. We want safer neighborhoods, cleaner air, better schools, more affordable housing, and shorter commutes.”

SATTGAST: The 2025 legislative session is scheduled to continue through April 27th.
John Sattgast, the state Capitol.