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2022 Session priorities: emergency powers reform and restoring public safety

January 14, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today marks the end of the 1st week of the 60-day 2022 legislative session. Although this is once again a virtual session, I am in Olympia full time for the next 8 weeks and prepared to be your voice in Olympia fighting for your rights and freedoms.... Read More...

Alert! Long-term care payroll tax exemption now available

October 01, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Some of you may remember receiving a newsletter from me earlier this summer regarding the newly formed WA CARES Fund and the payroll tax that comes with it. For more information on this new program, check out my previous newsletter here. As a follow-up, I want to... Read More...

Governor’s vaccine mandates restrict our freedoms

August 20, 2021

Dear Neighbor, With the governor announcing he will require all state and school employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall, my office has received many emails and phone calls regarding this issue. To keep you updated, I wanted to share some information on these mandates, how he is allowed... Read More...

Legislative Democrats’ attempt at police reform puts communities at risk

August 01, 2021

Special to The Seattle Times By Perry Dozier We all want transparency and accountability from those in positions of authority. I recognize the frustration that led to 2020’s protests and cries for police reform. Community members are right to expect justice and fairness, yet the police reform bills passed during... Read More...

Although overdue, Dozier grateful drought emergency declared in eastern Washington

July 14, 2021

Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, offered the following remarks after Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency for the drought in eastern Washington. “The governor has known how harsh this drought in eastern Washington has been for over a month now and should have acted sooner. The United States Department... Read More...

New mandated payroll tax coming in 2021!

July 08, 2021

Dear Neighbor, I have received many calls and emails regarding the upcoming payroll tax that will be implemented next year to fund long-term care. I know many of you have questions and concerns regarding this new tax. I wanted to provide you with background information on this topic and what’s coming... Read More...

2021 legislative session ends with massive spending and increased taxes

April 30, 2021

Dear Neighbor, My first legislative session in Olympia has come to an end and not a minute too soon! As a new legislator, I can tell you that the past 105 days were not easy – especially participating in a virtual session during a pandemic. As the dust begins... Read More...

2021 session recap: More taxes, more climate mandates, emergency powers, and major police reform

April 27, 2021

The final gavel has dropped, and it’s been a long and often difficult process because of such an unusual year created by COVID 19. We have enjoyed representing and serving the people of the 16 district and we worked hard to represent it the best we could. Although there were... Read More...

2021 session recap: More taxes, more climate mandates, emergency powers, and major police reform

April 26, 2021

By Rep. Skyler Rude, Rep. Mark Klicker and Sen. Perry Dozier The final gavel has dropped, and it’s been a long and often difficult process because of such an unusual year created by COVID 19. We have enjoyed representing and serving the people of the 16 district and... Read More...

Sen. Perry Dozier’s video update – governor’s emergency powers

April 23, 2021

Senator Perry Dozier

Deputy Republican Whip – 16th Legislative District

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