WPC Co-Presents: Seattle City Club's 2012 Legislative Preview
Featuring:
Sen. Lisa Brown, Majority Leader (D-Spokane)
Rep. Frank Chopp, Speaker of the House (D-Seattle) (invited)
Sen. Mike Hewitt, Republican Leader (R-Walla Walla)
Rep. Richard DeBolt, House Republican Leader (R-Chehalis)
Moderators:
Austin Jenkins, Olympia Correspondent, Public Radio Northwest News Network
Essex Porter, Reporter, KIRO-7 Eyewitness News
The start of the New Year is just around the corner, and so is the upcoming regular legislative session. The Governor recently called for a temporary increase to the state sales tax to address the budget shortfall in the special session that started in November. After three tough years of budget shortfalls, what is left to cut? Has the time come for us to ask what core services we want from our government and eliminate everything else? Or will we see increases in taxes and fees, and closing of loopholes to make up the difference? How will the initiatives on the ballot in November impact revenue projections? How does the legislature plan to grow the economy and increase the number of available jobs?
CityClub features our top leadership from the State House and Senate for a sneak peek into their goals and strategies for the upcoming session. Don't miss this special in-person opportunity to speak directly to them, ask your questions and let them know what you think their priorities should be!