Rep. Carolyn Eslick, 39th District

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On this site, you can learn more about me, the issues I am working on, and how you can get involved in the legislative process.

Representing the 39th Legislative District is a responsibility I take seriously. Although I have announced I will not seek another term in office, I remain committed to serving the people of our district through the end of my current term.

Hearing directly from you helps guide my work and keeps me focused on the issues that matter most to our communities. I hear from families, educators, providers, local officials and residents across the district about the challenges they face, and those conversations help shape the legislation I support.

I welcome your questions, concerns and ideas, and I encourage you to reach out at any time. You can also contact my legislative assistant, Steve, to schedule a meeting with me.

Thank you for being engaged. It is an honor to serve you.

Rep. Carolyn Eslick
R-Sultan
(360) 786-7816 | carolyn.eslick@leg.wa.gov
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Election-year restrictions prohibit me from updating my website until after the November 2026 election. However, you are still welcome to contact me anytime.

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My final year in office and some thoughts on this year’s session results

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2026 Legislative Report from 39th District Reps. Carolyn Eslick and Sam Low

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Rep. Carolyn Eslick will not seek reelection, plans to continue work supporting families and improving behavioral health services in Washington

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Eslick bill protecting housing stability for former foster youth signed into law

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My Priorities

Reducing the tax burden on Washington families

Washington families are struggling to keep up with the high cost of groceries, child care, housing, gas and other essentials. The state should be looking for ways to ease that pressure, not making daily life more expensive through higher taxes, costly regulations and continued growth in government spending. Lawmakers should enact meaningful, broad-based tax relief, restore fiscal discipline and make affordability a central focus of state government. That means making child care more affordable, reducing unnecessary barriers to housing construction and making it easier for Washingtonians to buy a home. Families deserve a state government that respects taxpayers, lives within its means and focuses on practical solutions that lower costs.

Facts about Washington's affordability crisis

Making our communities safer

Public safety should be the top priority of government. Safe neighborhoods are essential to raising children, starting businesses and participating in civic life. Families deserve to feel secure in their homes, on their streets and in their communities. Lawmakers must give law enforcement officers the tools, training and support they need to respond effectively, hold offenders accountable and protect the public. That also means making sure our laws do not make it harder for officers to do their jobs or for communities to respond to crime, drug activity and repeat offenses. A balanced public safety approach should support law enforcement, strengthen accountability, protect victims and connect people with treatment or services when behavioral health and substance use challenges are part of the problem.

Facts about Washington's public safety crisis

Addressing mental health, homelessness and drug addiction

The state must do more to address the growing crises in behavioral health, homelessness and drug abuse. When I was mayor of Sultan, we helped ensure that 90% of residents experiencing homelessness were connected with the resources they needed. Across our state, people are frustrated by encampments and the lack of effective government action to help those living with chronic addiction, untreated mental health challenges and housing instability.

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Empowering parents by providing choice and quality in education

Parents deserve a say in their children’s education and have a right to know what is being taught in the classroom. They should also be empowered to choose the educational path that best fits their children’s needs. That is why I've sponsored legislation to allow parents to use state education funding allocated for their children for private or home-based education.

Learn about our solutions for a stronger education system in Washington