State lawmakers invite the public to hear the state’s emerging issues

OLYMPIA – Public education, affordable housing, healthcare and providing assistance to our military and veterans are just a few of the topics for discussion at this year’s town hall meetings with state legislators representing the 29th Legislative District.

Sen. Rosa Franklin and Rep. Steve Conway would like to invite the public to attend a series of town hall meetings scheduled for early February.

“Town hall meetings really help me to stay in touch with my district’s needs,” said Franklin, who is vice chair of the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee. “It is important to hear their input.

“I always look forward to meeting with folks from the district,” added Conway, Chair of the House Commerce and Labor Committee. “Our meetings allow us to hear from constituents on their priorities and concerns.”

This year’s town hall meetings are scheduled at the following locations:

• Bates Technical College, South Campus, 2201 South 78th St., Tacoma
  from 7–9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5
• South Park Community Center, 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma
  from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, Feb. 10.

The 2007 legislative session began Jan. 8 and is scheduled to end April 22.

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