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McCune begins first term as
2nd District state representative
Rep. Jim McCune, R-Graham,
began his first term serving the 2nd District in the House of
Representatives yesterday after taking the oath of office during open
ceremonies for the 2005 Legislature. Looking on were his three sons and
sister.
“It’s great to be back in
Olympia. I am honored and privileged to serve the residents of the 2nd
District. I will work to create opportunities for our families to
prosper,” McCune said.
McCune previously served
as State Representative for the 33rd District in 1998.
“My number one priority
this session is to get Washington’s economy back on track. Government
should not be a hindrance to business; it should be a partner to
business. We have a prohibitive regulatory environment and I will work
to change that,” McCune said.
The House of
Representatives also recently announced committee assignments. McCune
will be serving on the Capital Budget Committee, Housing Committee, and
Juvenile Justice and Family Law Committee. “I am pleased with all of my
committee assignments,” said McCune. “Serving on the Capital Budget
Committee gives me the opportunity to produce positive results for the
2nd District, by securing funding for public construction projects in
our community.”
The Juvenile Justice and
Family Law Committee considers issues relating to at-risk youth, youth
violence prevention, juvenile courts, juvenile offenders, and Juvenile
Rehabilitation Administration. The committee also considers issues
relating to marriage dissolution and child support. Said McCune, “We
have many children in our state who require the assistance of the
juvenile courts. Those children deserve a system that will protect them
and provide them with opportunities to become productive citizens in our
communities.”
McCune’s office is open
and staffed by Jon Russell. He can be reached at 360-786-7824 and via
email at mccune.jim@leg.wa.gov. His address is 321 John L. O’Brien Bldg,
P.O. Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600.
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For more information, contact:
John
Handy, Assistant Director: (360) 786-5758
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