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“My experience is diverse and my desire is strong”
This is the building block for our future
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Early Learning and K-12 leads to increased opportunities for our youth.
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A strong foundation will foster the desire to achieve.
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The workforce is comprised of many different skills and educational levels and all are vital cogs in a successful economy and life.
Advanced education
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Vo-tech, BA, BS, Masters or Doctorate, all make up these cogs.
Experience
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County Commissioner representative on WorkSource Walla Walla and Workforce Development Council.
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Knowledge of the state funding for many projects to help employ people.
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I will continue to advocate for and support these programs.
Education
History
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Involvement in agriculture is where my environmental respect has been fostered.
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My entire life has revolved around the changing issues faced by all of society.
Experience
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As a Washington Association of Wheat Growers President, I had the opportunity to learn and discuss the many complex issues of air and water quality.
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I have worked with the Washington State Department of Ecology and also with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC.
Involvement
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During my 8 years as a County Commissioner, I served on the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board and the Walla Walla Watershed Partnership.
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Both of these boards work to find solutions on habitat, water quality, conservation, and use for our farms, family, and fish.
Environment
Economy
US and State Economies
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Economies are thriving in a Macro view
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Some sectors are still trying to recover within our district.
Growth
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Problems still exist in agriculture and many businesses struggle with legislation passed down from Olympia which leads to difficulty in profitability.
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Whether it is excess regulation or taxation, it has a negative effect on the prosperity in our region and state.
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Retention of existing businesses and expansion of new helps to not only employ people but also lessens the tax burden on the individual residents by broadening the tax base.
Position
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We need to be a business-friendly state for all to succeed and prosper.
The majority of the products grown or built in the 16th district are transported either for domestic use or exported
Modes
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We are very fortunate to have three modes of transportation for these goods. This being Road, River, and Rail.
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These are very important to the economy not only in our district but all of Washington State.
Experience
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I have been a strong advocate of all modes of transportation and have had the opportunity to testify before the Senate Sub Committee on Transportation in Washington, DC on these issues.
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I will support and protect these much needed forms of transportation.
Transportation
