Freshman Spokane legislator Rep. Andy Billig met with Secretary of State Sam Reed today, who officially welcomed him as a new lawmaker. Secretary Reed takes the time to meet one-on-one with all new legislators in his office, which is located in the Legislative Building.
During the 15-minute meeting, Secretary Reed told Rep. Billig that he is a graduate of Spokane's Lewis and Clark High School, and is currently the only statewide elected official from eastern Washington.
Rep. Billig, who is part-owner and former general manager/president of the Spokane Indians Baseball Club, encouraged Secretary Reed to return to his hometown and attend an upcoming Indians game.
"You can throw out the honorary first pitch," Billig promised him.
