Rep. Brian Burnett, 12th District

Welcome to my legislative website! You’ll discover my contact details, news releases, radio interviews, sponsored bills, bio, and more here. I am deeply grateful to the constituents of the 12th District for entrusting me as their voice in Olympia. It’s a humbling honor. The relationships I’ve built across the Cascades have profoundly shaped my understanding of our community’s priorities.

As your representative, I am dedicated to safeguarding our children and grandchildren’s future quality of life in Washington’s communities. Our focus must be on safer streets, reduced costs, efficient governance, and a robust economy. With honesty, integrity, and transparency, I am committed to serving the 12th District and all Washingtonians. Please feel free to reach out – together, we can make a meaningful impact!

Rep. Brian Burnett
R-Wenatchee
(360) 786-7954 | brian.burnett@leg.wa.gov
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Election-year restrictions prohibit me from updating my website until after the November 2026 election. However, you are still welcome to contact me anytime.

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Session recap: budgets, public safety, and the fight for accountability | Rep. Brian Burnett

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Burnett to help shape national public safety policy through NCSL appointment

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Burnett bill clarifies sheriff authority and strengthens accountability to voters

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Rep. Brian Burnett criticizes passage of state income tax after marathon House debate

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My Priorities

Washingtonians reject the "Defund the Police" movement and want safer communities.

Keeping our communities safe starts with common sense and accountability. Most Washingtonians have already rejected the idea of defunding law enforcement because it simply does not work. As a former sheriff, I have seen what happens when policies move away from supporting officers and protecting victims. Unfortunately, too many opportunities to strengthen our laws and support law enforcement this session were missed. I will continue to fight for policies that hold offenders accountable, support those who serve, and keep our communities safe.

Read more about my efforts to strengthen supervision of stalkers.

Washington parents want their rights and their children protected. The Legislature should have listened.

When people take the time to sign initiatives and get involved, they deserve to be heard. This year, two initiatives to the Legislature focused on parental rights and fairness in girls’ sports. Those issues matter to families and communities across our state. Unfortunately, the majority chose not to hold public hearings or allow a vote, shutting down the process before it could play out. That is not how government should work. If citizens step up and use the initiative process, the Legislature has a responsibility to take those concerns seriously. If these measures had come to the floor, I would have supported both.

Learn more about the initiatives to the Legislature to protect parents' rights and girls' sports.

Democrats have increased spending to unsustainable levels and continue to ask taxpayers for more.

Fiscal responsibility means living within our means and prioritizing what matters most. Instead, state spending has doubled over the past decade, taxes have been increased at record levels, and now a new state income tax has been added on top of it all. That is not a sustainable path. When government refuses to prioritize, the burden shifts to families, small businesses, and local communities who are already feeling the strain. There was an opportunity this session to take a more disciplined approach, focus on core services, and deliver real relief, but that did not happen. I will continue to push for responsible budgeting that protects taxpayers, reins in spending, and ensures the state lives within its means.

Read more about the Democrat state income tax and why I voted no.