The
House
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee will hold a work session tomorrow,
Sept. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Okanogan County Courthouse.
“These
are difficult economic times and our focus should be not only on creating new
jobs, but also on protecting the ones we already have, especially in our core
industries like tree fruit growing, mining and logging,” said
Rep. Brian
Blake, committee chairman and a former logger. “I’m looking forward to
getting in-depth information on the current situation, as well as the present
and future needs of these basic industries to ensure they continue being strong
pillars in our economy.”
Citizens
are welcome to attend the work session, but no public testimony will be taken
during the meeting. However, written testimony to the committee will be
accepted before and after the meeting.
Who: Committee members; invited guest presenters, including regional county commissioners; and the public.
What: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee work session
When: Thursday, Sept. 29
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Okanogan County Courthouse, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan
