Local representatives looking for your input

February 15, 2006 - State representatives are holding Town Hall meetings this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 18. These lawmakers, who represent Renton and surrounding communities, are seeking input on issues that affect school district employees and other topics such as:

· budget,
· transportation,
· K-12 education,
· WASL and graduation requirements,
· justice,
· environment,
· energy,
· health care,
· cities,
· taxation,
· economic development,
· early learning,
· higher education, and more.

Legislation on these issues is largely based on what lawmakers hear from their constituents. These meetings offer an opportunity to personally give that input and hear what your legislators might propose in future session.

41st District – State Representatives Judy Clibborn and Fred Jarrett
9:30am – 11:30am, Saturday, February 18th
at Hazelwood Elementary School
7100 116th Avenue SE, Newcastle

11th & 37th Districts (combined) – State Representatives Bob Hasegawa, Zack Hudgins, Eric Pettigrew, and Sharon Tomiko Santos
2:00pm – 4:00pm, Saturday, February 18th
At Renton Technical College, room H-102
3000 NE 4th Street, Renton