Contact Rep. Hunter: District office: 1611 116th Ave NE Suite 206 Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 453-3064 Olympia office: PO Box 40600 330 John L. O'Brien Bldg. Olympia, WA 98504-0600 (360) 786-7936 Toll-free Hotline: 1-800-562-6000 TTY (hearing impaired): 1-800-635-9993 hunter.ross@leg.wa.gov Latest News Upcoming Events Click here Press Releases Governor signs bill providing local options to help counties bridge budget gaps (May 19, 2009) Governor signs bill to end bleeding of millions in sales taxes in “underground” construction industry (May 19, 2009) Rep. Ross Hunter eager to see tunnel solution for Viaduct finally gain Governor’s approval (May 12, 2009) Legislature overwhelmingly approves first gun-safety bill in twenty years (April 30, 2009) Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter passage of HB 2261, the basic education finance bill (April 21, 2009) Eastside state representatives vote no on 520 tolling legislation (April 17, 2009) Read more » News Articles Seattle P-I: Lawmakers head home to explain budget, other tasks (March 15, 2009) Seattle Times: Parents, teachers, kids rally at Capitol (February 26, 2009) Newsletters  Read more »   Multimedia Note: Once playing, clicking within the video link will take you to YouTube.com. Please see our external link policy.

This web page is meant as a tool for citizens to get informed and involved. I hope you find it useful.

I got started in politics as a citizen activist, working to make our local schools better. The great thing about our democracy is that every citizen has the right to participate.

It's my belief that the way to restore trust and faith in government is to be much more honest and straightforward about everything we do, including the budget. I'm working to make the way we run Washington more rational and focused on our values.

Part of my job representing the citizens of the 48th District is keeping you informed about key issues. These are the issues I'm focusing on:

• Improving our local schools, and reforming the way our schools get funded
• Passing a balanced and sustainable budget
• Restoring faith in government through reforms to increase accountability and efficiency

What do you think? Please take a moment to send me a quick e-mail, or to call my office.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Ross Hunter

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