Pictured left to right: WR’s Mark Johnson, Senator Jeff Holy (R-6th), Senator Manka Dhingra (D-45th), and WR President & CEO, Renée Sunde.
Washington Retail proudly recognizes Senator Manka Dhingra (D-45th) and Senator Jeff Holy (R-6th) as the“2025 Champions of Public Safety,” honoring their outstanding leadership in passing HB 2015, a landmark bipartisan bill that addresses Washington’s public safety challenges with bold, long-term solutions.
Public safety has been a top priority for WR, as retail theft and threats to employee and community well-being have escalated statewide. WR and its members have invested countless hours in advocating for practical, effective responses to these complex issues, culminating in the passage of HB 2015 during the 2025 legislative session.
Championed by Senator Holy and Senator Dhingra, HB 2015 provides state funding to hire more law enforcement officers, prosecutors, public defenders, and community-based service providers. The legislation also empowers local governments to establish sustainable, long-term public safety funding programs.
The success of HB 2015 is a direct result of bipartisan collaboration and tireless effort. WR is grateful for Governor Ferguson’s early commitment to public safety and for the extraordinary leadership demonstrated by Senators Dhingra and Holy throughout the process.
On behalf of WR’s members, board, and staff, we thank and applaud both Senators for their vision and determination, and proudly name them our 2025 Champions of Public Safety.
