Democratic Reps working hard in Olympia

Our Democratic elected officials have been hard at work in Olympia this year representing the 42nd and 40th Legislative districts. Rep. Kelli Linville, as Chair of the influential Ways and Means committee, has been hard at work developing a state budget that will reflect our values as Democrats. Sen. Kevin Ranker has sponsored a bill to create a farmer internship program that will encourage the next generation of local farmers. Rep. Jeff Morris and Dave Quall have been working with the house leadership to pass the Jobs Act of 2010, a vital measure that will create 38,000 new jobs by fixing up our schools and universities with modern energy efficient technology. This act would save the school system over $190 million in lower power costs each year.

By comparison, Republican Rep. Doug Erickson sponsored a bill to remove the Department of Health’s ability to inspect septic tanks thereby putting our water quality in danger  and Republican Sen. Dale Brandland sponsored a bill allowing police to use silencers. Clearly, protecting and helping the people of Whatcom County is not their first priority.