Political FYI
Published 10:49 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Legislators could return to work May 13
OLYMPIA — It’s looking like the state Legislature may return for a special session of up to three days starting May 13.
Tuesday, some state lawmakers were informed of the possible dates and the legislation to be acted on. The bills deal with school levy equalization, deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of crimes and revising of the criminal sentencing rules.
Those bills are considered necessary to carry out the state budget, which Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to sign the week of May 18.
Gregoire was scheduled Tuesday to talk with House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, and Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, on the timing and agenda of the extra session.
Everett: Meet with John Koster, legislators
Snohomish County Councilman John Koster is inviting local business leaders to a roundtable discussion with Washington state legislators to learn more about the state budget.
Guests include state Reps. Marko Liias, D-Mukilteo; Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish; Mike Hope, R-Snohomish; and Al O’Brien, D-Mountlake Terrace.
The breakfast meeting is May 12 at the Monte Cristo Hotel, 1507 Wall St. in Everett. It costs $25 per person. A buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and discussion begins at 7:30 a.m. To RSVP, contact Cindy Brengman at 425-397-7799 or kosterbrt@comcast.net.
Mountlake Terrace: City Council campaign
Andrew Funk has begun his campaign for the Mountlake Terrace City Council.
Funk, 20, ran unsuccessfully last fall for a seat in the 21st Legislative District against Marko Liias, D-Mukilteo.
Now a commissioner on the Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission, Funk also is an accounting student at the Central Washington University campus in Lynnwood.
There are four Mountlake Terrace council positions up for election this November. Funk has not decided which seat to run for, he said.
Mukilteo: Two file for mayor position
Two candidates have filed to run for mayor in Mukilteo this year.
Current Mayor Joe Marine has drawn a challenge from Pat Smith, a software consultant who has recently worked with the Port of Tacoma.
Sultan: City Council picks Jeffrey Beeler
The City Council appointed the owner of a Sultan-based window washing company to fill an open spot on the council last week.
Jeffrey Beeler will replace Dale Doornek, who resigned his seat to earn his master’s degree. A public swearing-in ceremony is planned for May. Beeler, a nine-year resident of Sultan, also serves as treasurer for the advocacy group U.S. 2 Safety Coalition and is vice-president of a nonprofit organization. Beeler will serve until the November election.
From Herald staff reports
