Keith Wagoner — Senator Wagoner introduced himself as representing the 39th legislative district and noted he may be in the minority.
Keith Wagoner — Addressed as 'Senator Wagoner' and asked whether other counties offer lessons from better outcomes.
Keith Wagoner — Referenced by name as having a question about the motivation for fiber theft.
Keith Wagoner — The chair indicated Senator Wagoner would be next with questions.
Keith Wagoner — Senator Wagoner was identified as next in line for questions.
Keith Wagoner — The chair indicated Senator Wagoner would ask a question next.
Keith Wagoner — The chair deferred to Senator Wagoner for the next question.
Keith Wagoner — The chair again referenced Senator Wagoner before the transcript cuts off.
Keith Wagoner — Was thanked for being present and was being addressed in the discussion about background checks.
Jesse Salomon — Senator Jesse Salomon was introduced and greeted the room, saying he represents the 32nd District and noting that it is a short trip away.
Jesse Salomon — Jesse Salomon is referenced throughout a single discussion about tracking outcomes for evicted people and understanding referrals to social services. The speaker acknowledges Senator Salomon’s questions and notes that the slide will help answer them, then returns to his question about social service referrals.
Jesse Salomon — The speaker thanks Senator Salomon, likely in response to his question or comment about identifying stolen wire.
Jesse Salomon — Asked how many cases have been brought and what the average outcomes are.
Jesse Salomon — Senator Salomon asks why sheriffs have been treated differently in statute than chiefs and notes sheriffs are constitutional officers.
Javier Valdez — Senator Valdez introduced himself as representing the 46th legislative district in Northeast Seattle.
Javier Valdez — Javier Valdez briefly acknowledged and thanked Juan Perales for his longstanding work for equal justice and his leadership in the community, then the exchange transitioned back to the meeting’s next witness.
Yasmin Trudeau — Senator Yasmin Trudeau was welcomed as she arrived and given a moment to settle in, then introduced herself as the Vice Chair and identified the 27th Legislative District she represents, including parts of Tacoma, Dash Point, Browns Point, and Fife.
Yasmin Trudeau — Senator Yasmin Trudeau was recognized and then asked questions about elected sheriffs, focusing on how they are held accountable, whether they are subject to the same standards as other sheriffs, and what background-check requirements or other oversight mechanisms apply.
Yasmin Trudeau — Senator Trudeau’s earlier question about the differences between chiefs and sheriffs is referenced as the basis for the presentation, and the discussion returns to her question in the context of removal from office and legislative authority, treating it as part of the same broader issue.
Philippe Knapp — Named as a witness on the first panel, from the Office of Civil Legal Aid.
Jane Paxe — Named as a witness on the first panel, affiliated with Snohomish County Legal Services.
Jane — Jane is introduced as someone who will add valuable client stories and perspective, then invited to testify. In her testimony, she identifies herself as the executive director of Snohomish County Legal Services and describes the organization’s workload and the local eviction environment. She shares a detailed client story about a low-income veteran facing eviction, explaining how the case was handled, the barriers the client faced, and how the program helped keep the client housed while connecting them to additional resources, veteran benefits, and a working phone. She closes by warning that eviction pressures will continue and emphasizes the need to be prepared.
Philippe — Jane thanks Philippe for presenting the data and setting up her remarks, then refers back to what Philippe said and agrees that he is correct about the historical nonpayment rates.
Jim Henderson — Jim Henderson, representing Washington State members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, opens his testimony by outlining the policy and human impacts of recent housing-related legal changes. He argues that inconsistency in the rules has increased eviction filings and refilings, created inefficiencies in screening and case handling, and contributed to vacant units and broader community harm. He also emphasizes staff safety concerns, describing risks faced by on-site employees and the need for stronger protections and private security at properties.
David Britton — Introduced as part of the second panel, from Britton Law Office.
David Britton — Attorney David Britton introduces himself as a Tacoma, Pierce County attorney who handles many unlawful detainer cases, mostly through Landlord Solutions, and says he handles hundreds of such cases each year across several counties. He then explains how unlawful detainer timelines have changed since COVID, referencing the CARES Act and the Sherwood case as factors that lengthen notice periods. He describes the typical process: a 30-day pay-or-vacate compliance period, followed by filing and writ issuance, and notes that many tenants appear pro se and often receive continuances, which further extends the timeline.
Unidentified panel participant — Technical discussion about screen sharing before testimony begins.
Daniel Grissom — Daniel Grissom of Comcast introduced himself as the Senior Regional Operations Security Manager for the Pacific Northwest and testified about the destruction of critical infrastructure, particularly fiber optic cable theft. He described the resulting widespread service outages and public safety impacts, and explained that his team investigates these incidents, noting that the crimes appear to have a drug-related component.
Justin Holtz Group — Introduced as an in-person testifier from the Mason Public Utility District; name may be uncertain due to transcription.
Sean Dowd — Introduced as a remote testifier from the Recycle Materials Association.
Sean Dowd — Referenced as part of the recycling partners in the regional coalition.
Chief Padilla — Chief Padilla is noted as being in the audience, with his department described as very familiar with the problem and having worked closely with Comcast on it.
Justin Holtzgrove — Justin Holtzgrove introduced himself as a representative of Mason PUD3, describing the utility’s role and speaking on the impacts of copper theft on public safety, the electric grid, and quality of life.
Comcast representative — Referenced as explaining that thieves cannot distinguish among different types of cables on poles.
Sean Aoud — Introduced himself as a second-generation owner of P&W Metal Recycling and Secretary-Treasurer for RIMA National.
Daniel — Referenced as a prior speaker whose comments were being built upon.
Justin — Referenced as a prior speaker whose comments were being built upon.
Holly Sheezy — Identified as the lobbyist who emailed the committee the current list of regulations.
Holly — Holly is invited to join the panel discussion and then speaks on behalf of RIMA Pacific Northwest Chapter and Comcast. She is later referenced again as the discussion continues, including a follow-up question from Senator Lovick and a broader point tied to her earlier comments about the issue being discussed.
Phil Fortunato — Senator Phil Fortunato joined the meeting late, apologized for the delay because he was on another Zoom and had just come from a vote, then identified himself as representing the 31st Legislative District, covering South Auburn, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Buckley, and Wilkeson.
Sean — Referenced as someone with businesses in both Washington and Oregon, helping with cross-state coordination.
Director Monica Alexander — Director Monica Alexander is introduced as a witness from the Criminal Justice Training Commission, and the chair asks for a brief pause so she can get situated before testimony begins.
Kimberly Bliss — Kimberly Bliss is introduced as a witness from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, and she then identifies herself as the Assistant Director for Certification at the Commission.
Monica Alexander — Identifies herself as Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Training Commission and introduces the topic of officer certification and decertification.
SB5051 — Referenced as the law that expanded revocation authority and began being implemented in 2022.
Judge Ann Levinson — Was introduced as the next witness and invited to begin her testimony.
Ann Levinson — Introduced herself as a retired judge and said she was there at the request of Senator Dhingra to discuss law enforcement leader issues.
Judge Levinson — Was thanked for flagging that police matrons remain in state law.
Jeff Anaya — Jeff Anaya introduces himself as state president of the Washington Fraternal Order of Police and a commissioner on the CJTC training commission.
Teresa Taylor — Introduces herself as executive director of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs and says the same accountability should apply to those who employ officers.