As your state representative, being chosen by my friends and neighbors to represent them in the state House has truly been a high honor.

I have lived and worked in Spokane County most of my life and have seen the best Spokane County has to offer. However, recent economic downturn indicates the need to get our fiscal house in order. The state seems to have an endless appetite for your tax dollars. Washington state must live within its means.

Additionally, improving our business climate correlates with our ability to curb taxes and prioritize spending. Jobs follow business growth and with one of the best school districts in the state and several institutions of higher learning and training in Spokane, we have a ready source for a skilled workforce. As my wife, a middle school teacher, constantly reminds me, we must continue our commitment to education as we get our economy moving.

I invite you to contact my office with any concerns, suggestions or questions. Thank you for the honor of serving you in Olympia.