Hilary Franz · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Exciting news

I am thrilled to announce my run for Washington's 6th Congressional District   John, As Commissioner of Public Lands, I brought folks together to tackle some of our state's biggest issues, like preventing and preparing for wildfires and taking on the climate crisis. Now, I am …

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 10:52 PM

The fight for lasting change

Hilary Franz is running for governor to make good on her promise to deliver tangible results that protect our land, waters, and communities for generations to come.   John, Hilary Franz is running for governor to make good on her promise to deliver tangible results that protec…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Igniting change

Under Hilary Franz's leadership as commissioner of public lands, Washington has been transformed for the better.   John, Under Hilary Franz's leadership as commissioner of public lands, Washington has been transformed for the better. We've emerged as a national leader in wild…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 11:46 PM

My dad

It's hard-working Washingtonians who define our greatness.   John, My dad was a dedicated public servant and proud union member. He instilled in me, above all else, the importance of hard work and the responsibility we share to care for one another. The lessons he taught me and…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 10:46 PM

You’re the backbone of my team

  John, I wanted to take a moment to thank you and reflect on the importance of this race. Your incredible support has fueled our campaign, and I'm grateful to have you on this journey with me. As we witness workers across the country rallying with their unions for better wag…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Indigenous People's Day

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we gather to pay heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of those who have faithfully stewarded the bountiful lands and pristine waters of Washington since time immemorial.   John, On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we gather to pay heartfelt tribute to th…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

October 1, 2023 at 2:02 AM

A personal note

I'm running for governor to build on our progress and make Washington the shining example of a pro-worker, pro-family, pro-choice, and pro-environment state.   I wanted to reach out about making progress for Washington families, but first, I have to ask: Ahead of tonight's criti…

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  Hilary Franz for Governor · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Combatting generational poverty

As our next governor, Hilary will continue pioneering innovative solutions to uplift rural Washington and ensure that no one is left behind.   John, Democrat Hilary Franz is a true advocate for rural Washington. As commissioner of public lands, Hilary has invested millions of…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 3:01 AM

Protect Our Fundamental Rights

As a candidate for Washington Governor who has actually relied on birth control, the morning-after pill, and emergency reproductive procedures, I understand the significance of reproductive freedom.   John, Across the nation, we're facing an unprecedented challenge to our fund…

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  Josh Lasday · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Help build a brighter future

Democrat Hilary Franz is the proven leader we need for a brighter Washington, and she's counting on your support.   Critical September Deadline Goal: $10,000 Democrat Hilary Franz is the proven leader we need for a brighter Washington, and she's counting on your support…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Unprecedented investment in Washington

Hilary has led the charge to address our communities’ challenges with unprecedented investment and groundbreaking policies.   John, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has secured unprecedented federal funding to invest in urban forestry projects around the state. …

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:01 PM

oil companies are seeing record profits

I refuse to accept a future where oil companies profit at the expense of hard-working Washingtonians.   John, While families continue struggling to make ends meet and small businesses grapple with rising transportation costs due to skyrocketing gas prices, oil companies are see…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 12:46 AM

addressing our statewide challenges

Hilary has proven that she has what it takes to find real solutions for the challenges we face - but she needs your help to continue delivering progress as our next governor.   John, As the second woman ever elected as commissioner of public lands, Democrat Hilary Franz has th…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 11:46 PM

a unifying leader

While some politicians sow division among hard-working Washingtonians, Hilary understands that our strength lies in working hand-in-hand.   John, From the wood that builds our homes to the food on our tables, rural economies are the backbone of our state. Commissioner Hilary …

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  Franz for Governor · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 1:15 AM

Building a healthier, greener Washington!

As Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz has championed health equity and greener communities across Washington.   John, As Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz has championed health equity and greener communities across Washington. Under her leadership, the Departm…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The economy and the environment go hand in hand

We must work together to tackle our problems.   John, In a moment, I'm going to tell you how our economy and our environment go hand in hand, but first, I need to ask: if you believe in a brighter future for every Washingtonian, will you contribute $1 right now toward my Septem…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Supporting Washington’s Schools

The Department of Natural Resources is to support public education in Washington.   John, As the Commissioner of Public Lands, I've always been dedicated to effectively harnessing our state's resources to address the challenges we face. One of our top priorities at the Depart…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 4:46 PM

our reporting deadline

My campaign is coming up on a critical reporting deadline in just 9 days.   John, My campaign is coming up on a critical reporting deadline in just 9 days. Every month in Washington is a fundraising reporting deadline, so it’s imperative we hit our goals. Everyone will be loo…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 12:01 AM

delivering progress for every Washingtonian

Hilary is always working to find bold and creative solutions to help protect our communities.   John, As commissioner of public lands, Democrat Hilary Franz is utilizing innovative technology to find solutions for our most pressing challenges. The Department of Natural Resourc…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Hilary doesn’t back down

We need leaders like Hilary who will stand up to the old boys' club and bring our rural and urban communities together.   John, Hilary doesn’t back down from challenges. When she ran for commissioner of public lands back in 2016, she stood up to those who told her to wait her t…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 2:45 AM

not the news we wanted to share

Our fundraising goals allow us to plan for the future and ensure we have the resources we need to build a successful grassroots campaign.   John, This isn’t the news we wanted to share, but I just got out of a finance meeting and found out that we fell short of our mid-month fu…

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  Jason Lasday, Financial Director · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 6:35 PM

got a second?

Washington deserves a leader who has what it takes to build a brighter future for us all.   Hey, John, do you have a second? I’ll make this quick because I’m sure you are as busy as we are on this campaign. We are coming up on the midway point of this month, and we are still b…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 11:27 PM

Protecting Reproductive Rights

Now more than ever, we need leaders in Washington state who will fight to protect reproductive rights and expand access to reproductive healthcare.   John, In a time when reproductive rights are under attack, we need leaders who will stand up and fight. Now more than ever, we…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 12:28 AM

New revenue for Washington

As commissioner of public lands, Hilary used public lands to generate new funding for public schools, build affordable housing, and expand our green energy solutions.   John, Democrat Hilary Franz has always fought for creative, community-based solutions for Washington. But to …

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 10:08 PM

22 years ago today

Today, I am thinking of the nearly 3,000 victims and their families and also remembering the heroism of the firefighters and first responders who risked their lives to save others.   John, It has been 22 years since the tragedy of September 11th – it will always remain a day of…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 8:15 PM

What sets me apart

I am a mother and caretaker who has successfully made a career in a male-dominated field as an environmental and conservation lawyer.   John, Here's what sets me apart: I am a mother and caretaker who has successfully made a career in a male-dominated field as an environmental…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Bringing communities together

As our next governor, I'll ensure our state invests in you, our hard-working people.   John, We spend way too much time in politics dividing people rather than communicating and collaborating to get results on the ground. I know we need to come together across rural and urban…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 1:46 AM

I’m excited to support Patrick DePoe

As the current Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, I am excited to endorse Patrick DePoe to be our state’s next Lands Commissioner.   John, As the current Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, I am excited to endorse Patrick DePoe to be our state’s next Lands Commissio…

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  Commissioner Hilary Franz · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Thinking of those on the ground

This Labor Day, I want to honor the hard-working union members I work with every day.   This Labor Day, I want to honor the hard-working union members I work with every day. Today, I'm thinking of our hard-working firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, police officers, st…

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  Josh Lasday, Finance Director · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 12:45 AM

our reporting deadline

With just a few hours until our critical fundraising deadline, I wanted to reach out for one last request.   Time is running short, so I'll make this quick. In Washington, every month is a fundraising reporting deadline, meaning our fundraising numbers are constantly under scru…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 4:36 PM

uplifting our state

Together, we've taken bold action to help solve statewide issues by increasing funding for our schools and investing in economic development.   Growing up, my dad taught me that progress happens when you do two things: You work together, and you take care of people first. I've …

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 2:01 AM

Here's what sets me apart

I am a mother and caretaker who has successfully made a career in a male-dominated field as an environmental and conservation lawyer.   John, Here's what sets me apart: I am a mother and caretaker who has successfully made a career in a male-dominated field as an environmental…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Breaking barriers

Hilary is running for governor to continue delivering meaningful change that will last for generations to come.   FIRST: Hilary Franz ran for commissioner of public lands in 2016. She was asked how a “little lady” like her would manage as a state executive and told to wait her t…

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  Josh Lasday, Finance Director · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 3:01 AM

Climate and housing

As we continue to grapple with the climate crisis, we've seen an uptick in natural disasters, directly contributing to our housing crisis   John, Our climate crisis is having a rippling effect on some of Washington's most pressing issues. As we continue to grapple with the cli…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 12:01 AM

My father’s words of wisdom

My father taught me that all we have can be quickly taken away if we're not careful, so we must care for one another and rise and fall together.   John, My father taught me that all we have can be quickly taken away if we're not careful, and that we must care for one another because w…

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  Franz for Governor · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Creating cross-cutting solutions

As commissioner of public lands, Hilary worked to ensure the Department of Natural Resources was a partner for innovative solutions.   John, Hilary Franz knows we can solve Washington's greatest challenges by working together. As commissioner of public lands, Hilary worked to …

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  Franz for Governor · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM

tackling our challenges head-on

  Hilary Franz knows how to get things done, John. FIRST: When Hilary Franz stepped into office, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ wildfire fighting capabilities were described as the “do not respond” agency. THEN: Hilary laid out a plan to secure historic…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Creating cross-cutting solutions!

We must work together to tackle our problems.   John, In a moment, I'm going to tell you how our economy and our environment go hand in hand, but first, I need to ask: if you believe in a brighter future for every Washingtonian, will you contribute $1 right now to become a Foun…

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  Commissioner Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 4:46 PM

On the Gray Fire

The last few days have been some of the most challenging and heartbreaking.   John, The last few days have been some of the most challenging and heartbreaking for those who have lost so much. I've spent it on the ground with the Red Cross and the Department of Natural Resources…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Donate to help Maui today

I’m thinking of Maui today and all the heroes who courageously and tirelessly work to help their communities recover.   John, I’m thinking of Maui today and all the heroes who courageously and tirelessly work to help their communities recover. I was devastated to hear of the l…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Why our early campaign is important

While we're in some of the hardest months for fundraising right now, our deadline to fundraise hits in early December, and we must make up for lost time.   John, Do you know why it's so critical we make high fundraising marks early on? As commissioner of public lands, Hilary …

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  Josh Lasday, Finance Director · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 12:46 AM

A quick update

Last week, I updated you on our groundbreaking success in July, doubling our fundraising over the previous month.   John, Last week, I updated you on our groundbreaking success in July, doubling our fundraising over the previous month. Now, we're rapidly approaching our Augus…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 5:02 PM

No one thought I could win

When I ran for commissioner of public lands in 2016, I was asked how a “little lady” like me was going to manage 6 million acres of land and a $500 million budget.   John, When I ran for commissioner of public lands in 2016, I was asked how a “little lady” like me was going to …

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  Franz for Governor · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Major Fundraising Deadline

What we raise now determines how people will talk about this race for months to come   MAJOR FUNDRAISING DEADLINE Can we count on you to contribute $3 for three months on the campaign trail to help Hilary Franz reach her critical end-of-month fundraising goal? Halfway t…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 13, 2023 at 4:00 AM

A quick personal note

I need your help.   I wanted to share a quick note, John. As the only woman in the Democratic primary, I'm the only candidate who personally understands so many of the issues Washington families are facing. I'm the only candidate who personally understands what it’s like trying to find a…

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  Josh Lasday, Finance Director · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 3:45 PM

The numbers are in

Thanks to grassroots supporters like you, we doubled our June fundraising numbers – bringing in more than $150,000. That's pretty impressive for only our second month on the campaign trail.   John, With July's fundraising numbers in, we have some groundbreaking news. Thanks t…

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  Team @ Franz for Governor · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 11:46 PM

Planning for our worsening climate change effects

With worsening climate change effects, Hilary has worked tirelessly to ensure DNR is looking ahead.   John, Hilary knows how to make an action plan. She's proven it time and time again as commissioner of public lands over the last seven years. The Washington Department of Natu…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Creating cross-cutting solutions

We must work together to tackle our problems.   John, In a moment, I'm going to tell you how our economy and our environment go hand in hand, but first, I need to ask: if you believe in a brighter future for every Washingtonian, will you contribute $1 right now to become a Foun…

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  Team Franz · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Our most critical early months

In these early moments of our campaign, your support makes a huge difference.   John, The first three months are critical in ensuring we have what it takes to get our winning campaign off the ground. That's why as we enter our third month on the campaign trail, we're setting a …

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Thanks for your continued support

Your grassroots contributions keep this campaign strong.   Hey John, July is the hardest fundraising month of the year, and your support blew me away! Your grassroots contributions keep this campaign strong, and I’m lucky to have you with me on this journey. It’s amazing to kn…

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