
Integrity, accountability and transparency are critical in government, and I pledge to bring that focus to Olympia. Furthermore, people are tired of having their taxes raised. We need to re-evaluate existing spending and come up with better answers. We need real solutions to difficult problems – not more partisan bickering. If you want to have your voice heard, I would like to be your Representative!
EDUCATION: I firmly believe that public education is foundational to our community and country. An educated citizenry is critical to a successful democracy, where the power lies with the people and their vote. Education has always been key to a better life in the United States. This principle is more critical in the Information Age, where post-high school is the required for most livable wage jobs. Read more...
TRANSPORTATION: In the face of our State’s largest tax increase, resulting in one of the highest gas tax rates in the nation, we still struggle with transportations issues – mostly due to political agendas. The key issue is congestion. Yet the majority of the proposals are mass transit dominated. Read more...
HEALTHCARE: Our State and our nation are on the verge of a healthcare crisis. Stemming from a perfect storm of costs that have increased 2% faster than inflation the past 30 years; declining employer provided healthcare plans; and a tidal wave of baby boomers about to go onto Medicare. Read more...
Each of the issues above are, what I believe, to be paramount to our district. I invite you to 'Read more...' on each issue on this website. In addition, and to be connected to you, please feel free to email me direct in the Tell Bruce section of this website. I'll respond personally, and look forward to hearing from you soon. |