Muzzall has served in distinction as 10th LD senator

State Sen. Ron Muzzall has served our 10th Legislative District with distinction since his bipartisan appointment last October. His influence in Olympia was quickly felt since he was, by a quick vote of his Senate colleagues, put in a leadership spot due to their respect for his integrity.

During this one-year span, Ron has sponsored three bills and co-sponsored 30.

Notably, among the bills he sponsored, was the Farm Internship Program (ESB 6421), which restored a very popular and effective internship program which supports small farming operations. Muzzall’s bill removed regulatory barriers to employ interns generally on small farms. Participants receive training and other benefits, such as housing, while they may be starting their own farming operations under the pilot program.

Ron Muzzall is a fourth-generation Whidbey Island farmer. He is a family man, entrepreneur businessman, a volunteer in the community, fire commissioner, and he has been a board member of agricultural groups who focused on sound fiscal management.

I am more than confident that Ron Muzzall will continue to play a vital role in the economic recovery from this pandemic. His philosophy and record of working very effectively with those across the aisle to identify, set, and achieve common goals is paramount to him.

Retaining Ron Muzzall will also help to build a healthier balance between the two parties in Olympia, particularly as our Legislature will be faced with grappling with revenue declines and proposals to enact a variety of new taxes.

I strongly urge you to join me in voting to retain Sen. Ron Muzzall in the 10th Legislative District.

Wayne Flaaten

Greenbank

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