Ann Rivers
Ann Rivers
Legislative District 18
Senator Rivers was first elected in 2012 and reelected in 2020. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a Secondary Education Teaching Certificate from Central Michigan University. Her professional experience includes serving as the president of a governmental and public affairs consulting firm.
Term Expires January 13, 2025
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Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate
LA CENTER… Sen. Ann Rivers has decided not to run for re-election to the state Senate from Washington’s 18th Legislative District. Rivers, R-La Center, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010, appointed to the Senate in mid-2012, then won three four-year terms. Her decision was driven by an increase in her workload at […] The post Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Demise of property-tax bill is good news for renters, property owners, says Rivers
OLYMPIA…Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, offered this comment after learning a proposal to allow local governments to raise property taxes without voter approval has been abandoned by majority Democrats in the Senate. Senate Bill 5770 would allow a local property-tax rate to climb up to 3% annually with only a vote of the local council. […] The post Demise of property-tax bill is good news for renters, property owners, says Rivers appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Senate honors former longtime Seahawks coach Pete Carroll
OLYMPIA… Members of the Washington State Senate took time this morning to approve a resolution honoring former longtime Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and share their fond recollections of his years at the helm, which produced 10 playoff appearances and the team’s lone Super Bowl win. Sen. Ann Rivers of La Center is prime sponsor of […] The post Senate honors former longtime Seahawks coach Pete Carroll appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
E-News: 2024 session just around the corner — and join us for town halls!
Hi, Neighbors! Five weeks from now – that would be January 8 – the state Legislature will convene for a 60-day session at the Capitol. The preparations for our session shifted into a higher gear this week with what the state Senate calls “Assembly Days.” That’s when we meet as committees, typically to review past […] The post E-News: 2024 session just around the corner — and join us for town halls! appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Mid-interim update: What’s with the high gas prices?
Sept. 12, 2023 Hi, Neighbors! For legislators, the period between our annual sessions is called the “interim.” Seeing how it’s been about four months since the 2023 legislative session ended and there are about four months before next year’s legislative session begins, here’s a mid-interim update. I hope this finds you and your loved ones […] The post Mid-interim update: What’s with the high gas prices? appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
NEWS: Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver
OLYMPIA… The three lawmakers serving Washington’s 18th Legislative District have scheduled a pair of town-hall meetings on Saturday, May 13 to report on the outcome of the Legislature’s just-concluded annual session. Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, and Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, will review some of the bills that did and […] The post NEWS: Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
18th District lawmakers to hold town halls Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver
OLYMPIA… Sen. Ann Rivers, Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Rep. Greg Cheney will hold a pair of town halls this Saturday to update 18th Legislative District residents about the 2023 legislative session. Locations and times are: Battle Ground: 9-10:30 a.m., City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street Vancouver: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 110 – Lecture Hall, Dengerink Administration […] The post 18th District lawmakers to hold town halls Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
NEWS: Rivers’ pro-business, pro-taxpayer legislation receives Senate approval
OLYMPIA… Two proposals from Sen. Ann Rivers are among the bills approved by the state Senate as Washington’s annual legislative session reached its halfway mark today. Senate Bill 5163, which has to do with fraud complaints against Medicaid-reimbursed care providers, won unanimous support Tuesday and has already been referred to the House Civil Rights and […] The post NEWS: Rivers’ pro-business, pro-taxpayer legislation receives Senate approval appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
18th Legislative District town halls coming Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver
Residents of the 18th Legislative District are invited to town hall meetings this coming Saturday, just ahead of the 2023 legislative session. Locations and times are: Battle Ground: 10-11:30 a.m., City Hall, 109 SW 1st St. Vancouver: 12:30-2 p.m., Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Road Sen. Ann Rivers will be joined by Rep.-elect […] The post 18th Legislative District town halls coming Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Only tax relief for families in budget comes from Rivers bill
OLYMPIA… The only broad tax relief Washington residents are likely to see from a $15 billion budget surplus is an end to the sales tax on diapers – and the Democrat-controlled Legislature is offering that only because of legislation from Republican Sen. Ann Rivers. Rivers, R-La Center, proposed making all diapers tax-free in 2021. Her […] The post Only tax relief for families in budget comes from Rivers bill appeared first on Ann Rivers.