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Legislative Assembly Workshop – Taking the Mystery out of Legislative Assembly
Everything you need to know about WA State Legislative Assembly – how it works, more information on the issues and a recap of the 2011 Legislative session. Good info to know whether you can attend LA or just want an opportunity to meet and plan for the upcoming 2012 Legislative Session.
o When: Wed. Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
o Where: Third Place Books Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, (206) 366-3333
o Special Guest: WA State Representative David Frockt (46th) will kick-off the event.
o Free event, please RSVP to RLC6@WaStatePTA.org to ensure enough materials
Finally, want to understand more about the funding education, that attend this “TOWN HALL MEETING” with Senator Scott While. Whether you are in Seattle, Shoreline, Northshore or Vashon, this is an WA State perspective and Randy Dorn, OSPI will also be there. Here’s these details:
Senator Scott White – Town Hall Meeting
“How do we fully fund K-12 education during a slow economy?”
o When: Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
o Where: Nathan Hale High School Performing Arts Center, 10750 30 Ave NE, Seattle
Join parents, teachers, and neighbors for a Town Hall discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing public education in Seattle, and across Washington. Bring your questions:
o Scott White, State Senator, 46th Legislative District, NE Seattle
o Randy Dorn, WA Superintendent of Public Instruction
o Susan Enfield, Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent
o Lauren McGuire, President, Seattle Council PTSA
Have questions, issues or opportunities? Then contact me or your Council Legislative Chairs.
o Shoreline Council Leg Chair: Kelly Owens, (425) 368-9077, shorelineptaleg@gmail.com
o Northshore Council Leg. Chair: Carol Sexton, (425) 788-4160, sextonfamily5@comcast.net
o Vashon Island Council Leg. Chair: Robin Appleford, (206) 463-6237, applefordrobin@gmail.com
o Seattle Council Interim Leg Chair; Me, Heidi Bennett, 206-781-5566, heidi@bennettdirect.net
Hope to you see your school at the upcoming Town Hall or Legislative Workshop.
Thanks for all you do for kids
Heidi Bennett
Former Legislative Liaison for HIMS
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