John Ley
John Ley
Legislative District 18
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Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee
The speaker of the Washington State House of Representatives has appointed Rep. John Ley to serve on three work session committees during the interim, including the Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee (OWLAC). The OWLAC is a joint standing committee made up of members from both the Washington State Legislature and the Oregon Legislature, and typically... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley issues statement after recent Portland Metro memo regarding the use of light rail in the IBR project
A recent memo regarding the Interstate-5 Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) has shed new light on the current status of the project. The May 30 memo from Portland Metro provides multiple details on how the IBR addresses the five project goals of its 2023 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The project summary is being prepared for Metro... Read more » -
Radio: Rep. John Ley to Lars Larson: Washingtonians may get stuck with Portland’s Tri-Met inflated light rail car replacement costs
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, warns listeners of the Lars Larson Show that Washingtonians could get stuck with paying millions for new Tri-Met light rail cars as part of the Interstate Bridge replacement project. Wash. House Republicans · 05-27-25 – RADIO: Rep. John Ley to Lars Larsen: Washingtonians may get stuck with Portland's Tri-Met inflated light... Read more » -
Radio: Rep. John Ley shares new eye-opening info on planned I-5 Interstate Bridge with Lars Larson
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, talks with KXL’s Lars Larson about a recent Oregon Transportation Commission meeting he attended which disclosed eye-opening information about bids, tolling and length of construction of the planned I-5 Interstate Bridge between Vancouver and Portland. Wash. House Republicans · 05-12-25 – RADIO: Rep. John Ley shares new eye-opening info on I-5... Read more » -
The 2025 legislative session concludes with more taxes and bigger spending | Legislative update from Rep. John Ley
The last three and a half months have been amazing. Working on your behalf in the state Legislature has been an honor and privilege. It was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you and be your voice in Olympia. Now... Read more » -
Radio: Rep. John Ley joins Lars Larson on Portland’s KXL Radio to discuss the Democrats’ massive tax hikes
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, joins Lars Larson on Portland’s KXL Radio to talk about the largest tax increases in state history just adopted by majority Democrats in Olympia before the Legislature adjourned the 2025 session on April 27. The pair also discusses new Muslim holidays being recognized by the state of Washington, following legislation passed... Read more » -
Please join us for our combined town hall meeting this Saturday in Battle Ground
I want to invite you to join me and my fellow 18th District state legislator Rep. Stephanie McClintock for a combined town hall meeting with 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. We will review the 2025 legislative session, which just concluded on April 27.... Read more » -
Representatives from the 18th and 20th Districts to hold combined town hall on May 3
Clark County residents will have the opportunity to meet their legislators at a combined Legislative Town Hall scheduled with Reps. Stephanie McClintock and John Ley of the 18th Legislative District and 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The four lawmakers will review the 2025... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley speaks against a bill to increase the capital gains income tax in Washington
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5813, which will add an additional 2.9% excise tax on individual’s Washington capital gains exceeding $1 million. Ley explains how wealthy individuals will continue to leave Washington because of this and other taxes. He also shares a poem outlining the majority party’s insatiable... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley opposes a bill that would allow for higher tolling fees for the I-5 Bridge project
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor in opposition of House Bill 1958, which would allow for the issuance of up to $2.5 billion of bonds for the design, right-of-way, and construction of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project. Click below to watch.