Darya Farivar — Darya Farivar introduces herself as the state representative from the 46th District, with the transcript repeating the introduction in a slightly mis-transcribed form.
Darya Farivar — Representative Darya Farivar is involved in a brief, continuous exchange about proposed wording changes. She first supports removing the term 'crazed' as stigmatizing to disability, then remains engaged as the discussion turns to whether the word 'pray' can stay while other language is added. Other speakers acknowledge her concern and ask her to repeat the phrase being discussed, keeping the focus on clarifying the wording issue.
Darya Farivar — The speaker says they had not really spoken with Representative Farivar until a recent meeting in the Senate Rules Room.
Darya Farivar — Rep. Darya Farivar is invited to join the discussion, then speaks briefly, and her perspective is later referenced again as part of the same conversation about encouraging dialogue outside of adversarial settings and seeking out colleagues for discussion.
Ron Muzzall — Introduces himself as senator for the 10th Legislative District.
Ron Muzzall — Senator Muzzall agrees with Senator Cleveland and links violence to the inability to have constructive dialogue.
Stephanie Barnard — Stephanie Barnard is called on by the chair and then introduces herself as serving in the Eighth Legislative District.
Stephanie Barnard — Representative Barnard says she has no problem with the proposed wording change.
Stephanie Barnard — Representative Stephanie Barnard discusses efforts to build civility and cross-party relationships, including the Tri-City Civility Caucus and a breakfast she hosted. Subsequent speakers refer back to her remarks, noting that she had just spoken about relationship building and describing a shared first-week experience of feeling valued across party lines.
Stephanie Barnard — Stephanie Barnard was thanked for hosting the speaker and the lieutenant governor at her home to discuss energy policy in her district, and was also praised for being welcoming and for modeling relationship-building.
Stephanie Barnard — Stephanie Barnard is mentioned in a discussion about civility and relationship-building, including an example of her offering food at her home and broader references to her as someone who helps illustrate leading by example and building positive relationships.
Dan Bronoske — Introduces himself as a State Representative from the 28th District; transcription is uncertain and likely refers to Dan Bronoske.
Dan Bronoske — The speaker appears to address Representative Dan, likely Representative Dan Bronoske, asking for his view on the wording.
Dan Bronoske — Dan Bronoske is listed in the signature-request section, with his name appearing in misspelled forms, indicating he needs to provide a digital signature.
Ron Muzzall — The chair calls on Senator Mazzall/Muzzall after noting a hand was raised.
Ron Muzzall — Ron Muzzall was called to speak and then reflected on his experience in Olympia, saying his biggest disappointment has been the rise of partisan conflict. He contrasted that with his prior nonpartisan service and emphasized that he has friends across the aisle, values open conversation with them, and rejects being told how to think based on party affiliation.
Ron Muzzall — Ron Muzzall is repeatedly referenced in a discussion about the value of meeting in person, especially over food. The speakers note that he emphasized doing things over food, suggest a fish fry at Muzzall’s place, mention having been in his home and sharing lunch, and summarize his recommendation that the group meet together in person.
Tom Dent — Introduces himself as representing the 13th Legislative District.
Tom Dent — The chair notes there was ample representation from eastern Washington and addresses Tom Dent directly.
Tom Dent — The discussion centers on whether certain phrases are acceptable language, with Tom Dent suggesting 'hope and pray' as a simple alternative and the speaker then asking whether 'representative democracy' is also an appropriate term or something Dent objects to.
Tom Dent — Referenced as having made a point about meeting together and breaking bread together.
Tom Dent — The speaker thanks Representative Tom Dent for reaching out early and setting up an appointment when the speaker was new, saying that this helped build a strong working relationship and friendship and served as a good example of relationship-building.
Tom Dent — Tom Dent discussed how, when he first arrived in 2015, there were more opportunities to build relationships across the aisle, but the pandemic made that harder. He emphasized that the group still needs to find a way to overcome those barriers and continue building relationships, including efforts to get everyone together in the same room.
Tom Dent — Rep. Tom Dent offers final remarks focused on the value of meeting in person, suggesting that the committee hold a retreat as a way to strengthen relationships and continue the discussion face-to-face.
Annette Cleveland — Introduces herself as state senator representing the 49th Legislative District in Vancouver.
Annette Cleveland — Senator Annette Cleveland supports the discussion but raises a concern about the wording of the statement. She then agrees that adding 'non-abusive' would address her concern.
Annette Cleveland — Senator Annette Cleveland was called on to speak and then discussed how divisions can occur within caucuses as well as between parties, continuing by noting that the legislature has seen higher turnover since the pandemic.
Annette Cleveland — Called on by the chair to respond.
Annette Cleveland — Said there are not nearly enough opportunities today to gather and get to know one another.
Annette Cleveland — Referenced as chair of the Senate Health Care Committee and as hosting weekly soup lunches.
Annette Cleveland — Explained that she tried to host a weekly soup lunch for anyone interested in health care, but it was difficult because of logistical and rules barriers.
Annette Cleveland — Asked whether the soup lunches were helpful and was credited with hosting them.
Annette Cleveland — Addressed as 'Mary' in the transcript, likely a transcription error; she is noted as being muted.
Annette Cleveland — Praised for hosting the soup event as an example of intentional relationship-building.
Annette Cleveland — Listed as one of the people whose digital signature is still needed.
Mary Dye — Introduces herself as representing the Ninth Legislative District and describes her eastern Washington district.
Mary Dye — Representative Dye is invited to speak as the discussion moves to the main purpose.
Mary Dye — Representative Dye says she is at the Potato Convention and begins raising a question about future discussion.
Mary Dye — The speaker addresses Mary directly while explaining the intent of the language.
Mary Dye — Mary is about to speak, and the prior speaker refers to her by name.
Mary Dye — Rep. Mary Dye was called on by the chair to speak, delivered her remarks, and was then thanked by the chair before the meeting moved on to the next member.
Yasmin Trudeau — The chair says Senator Trudeau suggested edits to the draft statement, and those edits were incorporated and resent.
Manka Dhingra — The speaker is likely Senator Manka Dhingra, referred to as 'Dan' in the transcript, and is speaking in support of the anti-violence letter.
Chris Kilduff — Referenced as the victim of an assassination in Minnesota; the speaker suggests changing the wording describing the attacker.
Joel McEntire — The speaker asks whether Representative Dent has another idea related to the wording.
Chris Stearns — The chair confirms that Chris Stearns has joined the meeting and asks him to introduce himself and his district.
Chris Stearns — During the exchange, the chair asks Representative Chris Stearns to self-introduce by name and district after noting he is muted. Stearns apologizes, explains that he is at a conference, and then identifies himself as Representative Chris Stearns from the 47th District, covering Auburn, Kent, and Covington.
Chris Stearns — The speaker reflects on how Representative Chris Stearns was seated next to them during freshman orientation, which led to a friendship built through conversation and mutual respect despite political differences. The remarks conclude by directly addressing Stearns, who then responds appreciatively and agrees that cross-party relationship building is valuable.
Kristine Reeves — A speaker identified only as Ms. Hall says the statement now encompasses violence and dialogue and expresses support for it.
Peter Abbarno — Peter Abbarno is discussed in the context of a warm, friendly relationship with the speaker: the speaker says their relationship with Representative Bronski has been exceptional and asks whether it is okay to introduce the speaker as a friend.