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Web site:
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Dear friend,
As our
communities celebrated their independence on a beautiful
Fourth of July, I
reflected on the values on which our
country was founded. These ideals of liberty and
personal responsibility have brought us unparalleled
freedom and prosperity.
The
2009
legislative session produced many moments that
caused me to pause and consider how our founding values
related to the legislation before us. There was much
talk of change. But change from what and to what?
In a recent
opinion piece for The
Daily News, I tackled some of these issues:
"I have learned that 'change' is the most
overused word on the campaign trail and, ironically, the
most feared word in Olympia.
"I support a
proposal to bring sustainability and transparency to our
budget by: setting a state spending limit; requiring
that only gimmick-free budgets be passed; putting more
money aside in good economic times; and giving the
public and state lawmakers more time to review budgets.
"Our state government does not have a revenue
problem; it has a spending problem. Until we control
state spending, restructure state government and focus
on the priorities of education, public safety,
transportation, and protection of our most vulnerable,
we can expect our serious budget problems to continue.
"It’s clear that, more than ever, a balance of ideas
is vital in Olympia. I will continue to work with anyone
who wants to put forth solutions for our great state."
To read the entire opinion piece, you can also click
here. And you can read other opinion pieces and news
releases
here.
It is an honor to serve the people of
Southwest Washington’s 18th District. I will continue to
strive for a state government that focuses spending on
the highest priorities in a sustainable and transparent
way. Please do not hesitate to contact my office at any
time if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Jaime Herrera
State RepresentativeP.S. -- If
you know of anyone who would like to sign up for my
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