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- ↑ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ "Jake Fey". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
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- ↑ "Association of Washington Cities recognizes 11 state legislators with 2021 City Champion Awards". wacities.org. July 28, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
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