# William for LD 2 > For House of Representatives Legislative District 2 ## Pages - [Donate](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/donate/): Please support our campaign. Your contribution makes a difference. - [LGBTQ+ Rights](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/lgbtq/): Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Families in LD 2 LGBTQ+ people live, work, raise families, and contribute to this community every single day. In LD 2, that includes my family. I’m an LGBTQ+ person myself, and I know what it means to wonder whether the people who represent you actually see you, or whether you’re just a talking point to be used and discarded. That ends with me. What I’ll Fight For Vote No on IL-0026-001This November, Washington voters will be asked to gut protections that keep Trans and marginalized kids safe in our public schools. IL-0026-001, backed by hedge fund […] - [Education](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/education/): Every Kid in LD 2 Deserves a Real Shot Washington’s constitution says it plainly: it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children. But in districts like ours, stretching across southern Pierce County into Yelm and Lacey, that duty isn’t being met. I see it in our community every day. Overcrowded classrooms. Teachers working second jobs just to get by. School administrators spending more time managing budget shortfalls than supporting students. And families who are told to wait while Olympia debates what “fully funded” actually means. That ends when I get to Olympia. […] - [Infrastructure](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/infrastructure/): Building the Foundation Our Community Deserves LD 2 is a working district. Families commute long distances to jobs. Students try to learn from home without reliable internet. Farmers and small businesses depend on roads that haven’t been properly maintained in years. And after the flooding that hit our region in late 2025, too many of us know firsthand what it means when infrastructure fails. Rural communities like ours have been underinvested in for too long. I intend to change that. What I’ll Fight For Roads and Bridges That WorkOur roads are the arteries of this community. When they deteriorate, everyone […] - [Healthcare](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/healthcare/): Healthcare Is a Right, Not a Rural Privilege In LD 2, getting medical care isn’t just about cost. It’s about distance. It’s about wait times. It’s about what happens when there’s an emergency and the nearest Level 1 Trauma Center is more than an hour away. Our families deserve better than that. I’m running for the House because access to quality healthcare, physical and mental, should not depend on your zip code. What I’ll Fight For Expand Access to Care in Rural CommunitiesToo many parts of LD 2 are medical deserts. Specialists are scarce, clinics are understaffed, and families are […] - [Taxes](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/taxes/): A Fair Tax System for Working Families I know what it means to watch every dollar. As a Transit Operator and Union Shop Steward, I’ve seen firsthand how rising costs squeeze families who are already working hard just to get by. And I’ve seen how Washington’s tax system makes it worse. Washington has the second most regressive tax system in the country. That means a working family in LD 2 pays a larger share of their income in taxes than a millionaire does. Not because of what they earned, but because of how our state collects revenue. Heavy reliance on […] - [Get-Involved](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/get-involved/): Join Us Stand with William Dehnel to build a stronger, fairer community together. Donate to help win LD 2 William Dehnel stands for honest leadership and real community connection, working tirelessly to bring positive change. Donate Get Involved in the campaign Get Involved First NameLast NameEmail AddressPhone NumberAddress Line 1Address Line 2CityStateZip CodeCount Me In! - [Issues](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/issues/): My Platform Mental Health Access Access to quality mental health care is a core component in combating many of our modern issues.   Education Reform Investing in schools to ensure every child gets a quality education that sparks curiosity and growth. Infrastructure Combating rising power bills and declining roads and bridges.   Join Us Stand with elect william dehnel to build a stronger, fairer community together. Act - [About](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/about/): I’m Not a Career Politician. I’m One of You. My name is William Dehnel, and I’m asking for your vote to represent Legislative District 2 in the Washington State House of Representatives. But before I ask for anything, I want you to know who I am. I drive buses. I dispatch routes. I’ve been showing up to work at Pierce Transit since 2016, first as a Transit Operator, now as a Supervisor and Dispatcher. I know what a long shift feels like. I know what it means to stretch a paycheck and wonder if it’s enough. That’s not a talking […] - [Home](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/): Strength through Solidarity! Elect William Dehnel for Legislative District 2 Join Us William is one of us, a Transit Worker, Union Steward, father, and grandfather who lives and works in LD 2. He’s not running to build a political career. He’s running because the work isn’t done. As a Transit Operator, Union Shop Steward, and LGBTQ+ advocate representing southern Pierce County, communities like Yelm, Lacey, and Roy, William knows what it means to fight for the people who show up every day, do the work, and still get left behind. Now he’s bringing that fight to Olympia. Meet William I’m […] - [Endorsements](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/endorsements/): People Representative Joe Fitzgibbon 34th LD (D) Organizations Washington State Labor Council. - [Home Page](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/home-page/): Working Families As a Labor Advocate and working father I understand the struggles faced by working families. We in the 2nd are diverse mix of working class residents. Some commuting daily into Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia. Some working farms or our working forests. Tax Reform Washington has the second most regressive tax structure in the United States, surpassed only by Florida. To ensure stable and predictable revenue, our state legislature must engage in an open and thorough discussion on comprehensive, top-to-bottom tax reform. As a member of the House of Representatives, I am committed to creating a fairer and more […] - [Get Involved](https://electwilliamdehnel.org/landing-page-2/) ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/electwilliamdehnel.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)