For Release: March 11, 2013

For Interviews Contact:

Sen. Don Benton (360) 786-7632

Rep. Paul Harris (360) 786-7976

17th District legislators to have town-hall meeting Saturday evening

OLYMPIA…Sen. Don Benton and Rep. Paul Harris are inviting 17th Legislative District residents to meet with them Saturday evening in Vancouver. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Avenue.

“This is a great time to meet with the people we represent – to answer their questions and hear their opinions, especially about legislation that is still moving forward at the Capitol and hot-button issues such as the Columbia River Crossing. I’ll also provide an update on how the Majority Coalition Caucus has brought a refreshing and effective new approach to the state Senate,” said Benton, R-Vancouver, who is deputy coalition leader.

“We are over halfway through the session and at a critical part of the legislative session,” said Harris, R-Vancouver. “We have significant decisions to make regarding our transportation system, funding education, government reforms and certainly the budget. I look forward to the opportunity to hear constituent concerns and answer questions.”

The legislative session is scheduled to last 105 days, through April 28.

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For more information contact:

Kurt Hammond at (360) 786-7794 or kurt.hammond@leg.wa.gov

Eric Campbell at (360) 786-7037 or eric.campbell@leg.wa.gov

Washington State House Republican Communications
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455 John L. O’Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600