Shelly Short

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2016 session and special session are over and I’m back in district.  For more information please click here to read my quick session review.  It is an honor to serve you in Olympia.  Because of election-year restrictions, this will be my last e-newsletter to you...

Governor Jay Inslee has vetoed legislation sponsored by Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, that would have helped rural development in the 7th Legislative District.

Whether it’s managing our predators in a more efficient way or finding solutions to encourage the next generation of hunters, I’ll continue to work hard to make sure hunting continues to be a successful, viable option for those who want to participate."

Rep. Shelly Short talks with Capitol Report about how developing and building relationships in the legislature has helped her move policy forward for her district.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, shared details on an award she was recently given for her efforts to promote hunting in Washington state.  She and fellow 7th District lawmaker Joel Kretz, also a Republican, received Legislator of the Year awards from the Hunter’s Heritage Council in association with Safari Club International. ...

"I'm always looking for smart, efficient and effective ways to loosen the bureaucratic red tape to help make housing more affordable and some level of development more attractive and attainable for our local builders."

Deer Park’s native daughter Bethany Loos traveled to Olympia in late January and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 7th district Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy. “It is so important to teach civics to the next generation,” said Short, R-Addy. “I really hope Bethany enjoyed her time in Olympia....

Rachael and Emma Larsen traveled to Olympia and served as pages in the state House of Representatives. They were sponsored by their 7th district Representatives Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda. “It was a pleasure to host Rachel and Emma as they paged for us in the House,” said Kretz. “I hope...

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, defends Senate Republicans for refusing to confirm WSDOT Secretary Lynn Peterson and discusses accountability in state government following the resignation of DOC Secretary Dan Pacholke.