Guest Speaker - Marko Liias (2026)
Senator Marko Liias is a lifelong Washingtonian born and raised in the neighborhoods he now serves. He represents the communities of the 21st Legislative District, which includes neighborhoods in Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, and Mukilteo. Marko was appointed to the House of Representatives in 2008 and won re-election three times. He was appointed to the Senate in 2014 and is currently serving his third term as a senator.
What I learned…
- Senator Liias was engaging and also a very good speaker. He answered my questions well and was a very cool dude. -Cal Wada from Birch
- It was so interesting to hear about how close he held his accomplishments and goals to his heart! I was glad to hear how important public transport is to him and what he is focusing on, especially as a student who can’t drive currently and uses transit constantly. -Madeline Best from Birch
- His passion for transportation is refreshing because i find that it’s often overlooked. -Kashvi Ravi from Birch
- I enjoyed his view into the transportation aspect of the government. His understanding of this aspect really gave an insight into public service involvement. -Ryleigh Stapleton Long from Birch