The author argues that fixed-size legislative bodies have weakened local representation and legislative oversight, and calls for expanding both the U.S. House and Washington State Legislature. The article presents Marie Gluesenkamp Perez as an example of the locally rooted politician the author believes smaller districts could help elect.
President cited in the author’s argument about executive power
ALSO MENTIONED Brian Baird, Former representative cited as an example of an independent politician from the district; Jolene Unsoeld, Former representative cited as an example of an independent politician from the district
