March 23, 2009

Ericksen to hold town hall meeting in Ferndale Saturday
42nd District lawmaker wants to hear citizens' views on state budget, economy  

Rep. Doug Ericksen will be holding a town hall meeting in Ferndale Saturday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Ferndale Senior Center located at 1998 Cherry Street.

"The town hall meeting is a vital link between the Legislature and what is actually happening in Whatcom County. The event will combine a report from Olympia about the important issues of the day, and will allow for questions, ideas and solutions from those in attendance," said Ericksen, R-Ferndale. "We will discuss the budget, health care, transportation, and other issues of interest. I hope people of all political viewpoints will attend and share their views and solutions."

Majority Democrats are scheduled to make public the plans they have been working on for the budget this week. Ericksen said he is committed to balancing the budget without raising taxes.

"We still have time to have an impact on the current legislative session," said Ericksen.

Specific suggestions for topics at the town hall can be e-mailed to Ericksen’s office this week at ericksen.doug@leg.wa.gov.

If citizens have any questions or want to provide feedback to Ericksen, they can also  contact him at (360) 786-7980.

Directions to the Ferndale Senior Center are: From I-5, turn off at exit 262 and head west. Continue under the railroad trestle, over the Nooksack River bridge, into downtown Ferndale (about one mile). Turn left at the first traffic light onto First Street, then go two city blocks where you will arrive at the destination.

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For more information, contact: John Handy, Assistant Director: (360) 786-5758