Opening Day
Monday was opening day for the Washington State Legislature.
Although this is a 60-day “short session,” there is a lot to be accomplished. Our first priority for this year is to create a plan for fully funding basic education. We will also be working to increase campaign finance transparency, improve access to voting, and strengthen mental health services, as well as other issues important to Spokane.
Please keep in touch throughout the legislative session. I welcome your input as we work to improve opportunity and prosperity in our state.
New Additions to Team Billig
We are lucky to have the best staff in Olympia working on your behalf. Kate Burke, my legislative assistant, continues to lead our team. She will be joined this session by two new staff members.
Our session aide for this year will be Erin Magee. Erin graduated from Gonzaga University in 2015 and is excited to be working for the Spokane community. Erin studied political science and philosophy and attended a fair share of Gonzaga basketball games.
Our intern this session will be Reed Simock. Reed was born and raised in Spokane Valley. He is a junior at Washington State University, where he studies political science and history. When Reed graduates, he hopes to work in state government.
Keeping in Touch
If you have a comment, idea or question, please let me know. I would love to hear from you!
You can reach me by email andy.billig@leg.wa.gov or by phone at 360-786-7604.
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Onward!
Andy
