The 2025 Washington legislative session runs January 13 - April 27. That's a small amount of time to support a big agenda. Plan to join us in Olympia for Fix Our Ferries lobby days. What happens at lobby days? We invite ferry affected residents to join us in Olympia to rally, meet with legislators, and demonstrate how committed our communities are to fixing our ferries. We need every voice at our capitol speaking out. Our next lobby days will be held in early April. Sign up for action alerts and stayed tuned to join us this spring!
Advocates from across the Puget Sound meet with Senate Transportation Chair Mark Liias.
A diverse cross-section of advocates participated in the regional push, including county commissioners and council members, Ferry Advisory Committee representatives, and business and community leaders from Vashon Island, Kitsap County, Island County, San Juan County, and Bainbridge Island. Over the course of the three days communities met with over 15 legislators and policy makers. Read coverage from the Vashon delegation in the Vashon Beachcomber, and from the San Juans at San Juans Today. San Juans Today also includes extended coverage and interviews with advocates in the video following the article.
Advocates from Vashon and the San Juans meet with Representative Greg Nance.
Not all advocacy is about passing bills. Most of the Fix Our Ferries priorities fall under the state transportation budget.
Learn more about why funding our ferries is critical and how the budget process works in the state legislature.
Legislators hear from a lot of people about a lot of issues. It's important to focus on critical issues and communicate clearly and concisely. Get to know our three core priorities, and be ready to share how the ferry crisis has affected you and your family.
Most of our legislators will be familiar with ferry issues. Sharing your story is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting impression - aside from taking your day to visit Olympia! Still, it's important to be prepared. Review some great tips for successful lobby visits.
Our collective voices will be key to securing meaningful funding to restore the system and demand accountability. Find your local organizing group or WSF Ferry Advisory Committee and add your voice today.
We're thousands strong on our petition to Fix Our Ferries. We need least 5,000 signatures before the 2025 legislative session to show our strength. Sign and share today!
Advocating in Olympia is an important start. But lawmakers need to hear from us throughout session. Find contact information for your local representatives and reach out today to tell them: fix our ferries!
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Telling our stories is one of the best ways we can persuade decision makers that change is essential. Tell us how unreliable service has impacted you, your family, or your business.
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