An invite from Rep. Jay Rodne: Issaquah transportation meeting 9/26, town hall events in October

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

You may have read about our town hall events and this Thursday’s informational transportation meeting in Issaquah in our local papers. This is just a quick reminder and my personal invitation to you to attend any or all of the meetings scheduled around the 5th District. I represent you and, as you know, we may have a special session in November to debate, and possibly vote on, a transportation tax package. This Thursday’s meeting will allow you to share your thoughts and ask questions of local transportation leaders and your state representatives and senator.

I hope you will join the discussion! If you are unable to attend the meetings, please always feel free to call or e-mail me with your thoughts and questions. My contact information is at the bottom of this e-mail.

Transportation meeting in Issaquah September 26

I hope you plan to attend this informational gathering on transportation issues Thursday. We want to hear your thoughts on a possible transportation tax package the governor would like us to vote on, perhaps as soon as the November 21 and 22 legislative committee days. The details of the meeting are as follows:

Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Issaquah City Hall, Eagle Room
130 East Sunset Way

Panelists/Speakers:

Kathy Lambert – member, King County Council, ETP representative
Fred Butler – Issaquah City Council President, ETP representative, RTC representative, ST Capital Committee chair, ST Audit and Reporting Committee
Ken Hearing – North Bend mayor, ETP Alternate
Dick Paylor – Immediate Past Chair of Chamber Coalition, former chair of ETA, former member Bothell City Council
Mark Mullet – 5th Legislative District state senator, Senate Transportation Committee member
Jay Rodne – 5th Legislative District state representative, House Transportation Committee member
Chad Magendanz – 5th Legislative District state representative

ETP = Eastside Transportation Partnership
ETA = Eastside Transportation Association
RTC = Regional Transit Committee
ST = Sound Transit

I look forward to seeing you there.

Share your thoughts at a local town hall meeting

With the 2013 legislative sessions adjourning at the end of June, we are now gearing up to address issues that may be brought forward at the November committee days and in the 2014 legislative session, which begins in January. As such, we have scheduled a series of town hall meetings throughout the 5th District, including some of the newest parts of the district, in October. I hope you can participate in one, or all, of the meetings. They are informal gatherings and no RSVP is necessary. If you have a specific issue or bill you want information on at one of the meetings, please let me know so I can have the information available for you.

The details of the town hall events are as follows:

Saturday, Oct. 12
Enumclaw, 10 a.m. to noon
The Krain
39929 264th Avenue S.E.

Saturday, Oct. 12
Black Diamond, 1:00 to 4 p.m.
Black Diamond Bakery, Banquet Room
32805 Railroad Avenue

Monday, Oct. 14
Maple Valley, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Maple Valley Community Center
22010 S.E. 248th Street

Wednesday, Oct. 23
Carnation, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
4621 Tolt Avenue

Saturday, Oct. 26
Snoqualmie, 10 a.m. to noon
Snoqualmie Fire Station, Training Room
37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway

Saturday, Oct. 26
North Bend, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Mount Si Senior Center, Large Multipurpose Room
411 Main Avenue South

Tuesday, Oct. 29
Issaquah, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Issaquah City Hall, Eagle Room
130 East Sunset Way

I also make myself available to meet separately with local civic groups and individuals. If you would like to find a time for us to meet, or you need a speaker at your local chamber or civic group meeting, please contact my office.

Sincerely,