Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Thank you to everyone who came out to our recent 8th District town hall. I appreciate you taking the time to be there, ask questions, and stay engaged.
We covered a lot — some of it easy, some of it not. I appreciated hearing directly from you about the pressures you’re feeling, from the new state income tax and rising energy and fuel costs to the ongoing challenge of housing affordability.
We also spent time on the recent Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) proposal in Kennewick. LRAs allow certain sexually violent predators to be placed in supervised housing within communities instead of total confinement.
In this case, the proposed site was in a residential neighborhood near schools, parks, and child care facilities, which raised serious concerns for families. While that specific site was shut down, the broader issue remains. I’m continuing to work with local leaders and state agencies to push for stronger safeguards and practical solutions, so no other community is put in the same position.
Missed my recent newsletter?
If you weren’t able to attend the town hall or want a more detailed breakdown of the session, the latest 8th District print newsletter has recently arrived in mailboxes. It highlights the key issues, what we pushed back on, and where we delivered real results for our communities. I encourage you to take a look.