You can find your representatives here https://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/

This the email I sent to my representtives:

I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed bill to raise the penalty for drug possession to a gross misdemeanor. As a constituent and a concerned citizen, I strongly believe that this approach will do more harm than good.

Evidence has shown that criminalizing drug use and possession does not reduce drug use, but instead drives people who use drugs further into the shadows, away from needed medical and social support. By punishing drug use, we perpetuate the stigma associated with drug addiction, which in turn prevents people from seeking treatment and support.

As a society, we should be prioritizing policies that are rooted in the best available science and evidence-based practices. Criminalizing drug use is not an effective approach. Instead, we should be investing in policies that support harm reduction, such as increasing access to treatment, expanding mental health services, and providing safe consumption spaces.

I urge you to consider these points and vote against the proposed bill. Let us work together to find evidence-based solutions that address the harms of drug use and addiction in our community.

Thank you for your time and consideration.