Derek Sarley

Derek Sarley is a candidate for Washington State Representative, District 16, Position 2. He brings a decade of experience from the Walla Walla Public Schools school board, serving since 2015, and previously led the Washington State School Directors’ Association. With a 25-year business career, including building a public relations firm, Sarley advocates for better schools and an affordable future. His platform focuses on education as an opportunity, reforming Washington's tax code, and addressing high costs for healthcare and housing. He aims to be a pragmatic voice for the 16th district, promoting economic opportunity and affordability. Sarley lives in Walla Walla with his family.