Hello! I'm Jenn Marie Strickling. I am a lifelong Washingtonian, a former union laborer, and a proud product of Orting, Washington—a community where neighbors show up for one another and hard work is a shared value. Growing up in a multi-generational building trades family taught me a legacy rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and taking pride in an honest day's work. I know that our small-town and rural way of life is worth fighting for precisely because we look out for each other. I am running for State Representative in the 25th District to take those core values to Olympia, celebrating the incredible spirit and possibility that our communities possess.

As a former member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA Locals 242 and 252), my time in the building trades shaped my deep respect for working families and reinforced my belief that our government must work as hard as the people it represents. In the trades, you don’t show up to the job site empty-handed—you bring your tools, you bring your solutions, and you build. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and bring that same practical, results-driven work ethic to our state legislature to ensure we are building a prosperous future for everyday people, rather than corporate monopolies.

Whether in my career or during my time competing as a collegiate rower at Washington State University, I have learned that true success requires discipline, endurance, and teamwork. Rowing taught me how to remain steady under pressure, take a collaborative approach, and stay focused on long-term results. I believe that we can turn things around and overcome the challenges our families face if we work together as a team to create bottom-up solutions designed by local workers, farmers, and small businesses. We do not need more top-down mandates from out-of-touch politicians who ignore our rural communities; we need a government that listens to and empowers local people.

In 2026, I served as a Pierce County Charter Commissioner, where I worked every day to ensure our county government remains transparent, accountable, and responsive to the residents it serves. I believe that strong governance starts with clear systems, ethical leadership, and meaningful public participation from all corners of our district. Beyond my public service and labor background, I am also an artist who believes that communities thrive when expression, dialogue, and thoughtful design are part of our civic life. I bring that same careful attention to detail and care to my work in local government.

My leadership is rooted in small-town values, strengthened by union experience, shaped by teamwork, and guided by integrity. I believe Pierce County works best when its government truly reflects the voices, labor, and aspirations of its people, rather than the demands of out-of-state corporate lobbyists.

Let’s Build This Together. We only win when we show up for each other and protect the welfare of our neighbors. If you want to volunteer, host a conversation, ask a question, or share what’s on your mind—please reach out. Let’s organize, connect, and move the 25th District forward together.