Welcome to my website! Thank you for taking the time to visit. I hope this site serves as a helpful resource for learning more about my work on behalf of the 31st Legislative District and how you can stay connected with my office.

It is an honor to serve as your voice in Olympia. As a lifelong resident, U.S. Marine veteran, father, and public servant, I care deeply about protecting the quality of life that makes our communities such a special place to live, work, and raise a family.

Washington faces serious challenges, and I believe the people we serve deserve solutions that are practical, accountable, and focused on results. My work is centered on improving public safety, strengthening schools, protecting children and vulnerable individuals, restoring trust in state government, and making sure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.

I will continue fighting for policies that support families, respect local communities, and bring greater accountability to the decisions made in Olympia.

Your voice matters to me. Whether you have a question about state government, need help with a state agency, or want to share your thoughts on an issue before the Legislature, I hope you will reach out.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and the 31st Legislative District.

Rep. Joshua Penner
R-Orting
(360) 786-7866  |  joshua.penner@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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Demanding accountability and putting child safety first

The state’s most sacred responsibility is to protect children who cannot protect themselves. Yet across Washington, too many vulnerable children have been left in dangerous homes and unsafe environments while the system debates definitions, hides behind bureaucracy, and fails to act. I am demanding accountability from DCYF, pushing for stronger oversight, and fighting to close dangerous loopholes in state law so child safety comes before paperwork, politics, or excuses. Every child deserves protection, and I will keep fighting until Washington’s child welfare system puts their safety first.

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Fighting for dignity, stability, and care

Protecting Washington’s most vulnerable residents is one of my deepest commitments. Individuals with developmental disabilities, and the families and caregivers who support them, deserve stability, dignity, compassion, and a strong voice in Olympia. I will continue fighting to ensure state policies protect those who cannot always speak for themselves and that decisions are guided by people, safety, and care. That commitment was at the heart of the successful effort to save Rainier and Yakima Valley Schools.

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Meet Joshua Penner

Josh Penner brings a wealth of executive leadership and local government experience to his role as your state representative. A lifelong resident of the 31st District, Josh was raised in Bonney Lake, graduated from Sumner High School, and continues to live and serve in the community he calls home....

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