WR Senior Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Mark Johnson and Senator Manka Dhingra (D-45, Redmond), Chair of the Law & Justice Committee
WR’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, recently met with Senate Law & Justice Chair Manka Dhingra (D-45, Redmond) and other Senate leaders to discuss public safety, retail theft, and organized retail crime. Johnson emphasized the retail industry’s support for increased funding and resources to hire and retain law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and specialists in mental health and substance abuse treatment, key components in addressing these growing challenges.
Senator Dhingra is a co-sponsor of SB 5060, alongside prime sponsor Senator Jeff Holy (R-6, Cheney). This bill proposes allocating $100 million through the budget process to hire additional law enforcement officers. Washington State currently ranks last in the nation in law enforcement per capita.
WR appreciates Senator Dhingra and her caucus for prioritizing solutions to combat these critical public safety issues.
