Diana H. Perez
Candidate for State Representative, 17th Legislative District, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- Vancouver City Council member; small business owner
- Campaign website
- electdianaperez.com
Vancouver City Council member since 2022 and a small business owner who spent more than 30 years with the USDA Forest Service as a biologist, deputy monument manager and acting district ranger. Has served as a Washington State Parks and Recreation commissioner and a Washington State Housing Finance Commission commissioner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports living within the state's budget.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“One of our overriding objectives is living within our budgetary means and making every dollar count.”
Public safety
Supports staffing and training for police and first responders.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“Ensure adequate staffing and training for law enforcement and emergency responders”
Housing
Supports incentives for workforce and middle-income housing.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“Incentivize construction of workforce and middle-income housing”
Supports cutting permitting delays for new housing.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“Reduce unnecessary permitting delays and regulatory barriers to get housing built faster”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports accelerating electric transmission projects.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“Accelerating transmission projects so renewable energy can reach communities”
Environment & parks
Supports state clean energy goals.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“Washington has made strong commitments to clean energy, and I support those goals.”
Health & human services
Supports improving access to affordable child care.
ReportMy Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LDCampaign website · electdianaperez.com
“Improve access to affordable childcare so parents can stay in the workforce”
All sources (8)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Clark County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · Clark County Elections · clark.wa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Klickitat County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballot (precinct sample)
Election filing · Klickitat County Auditor · klickitatcounty.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Skamania County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD
Campaign website · electdianaperez.com
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