The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street

Reps. Stephanie McClintock and John Ley of the 18th Legislative District will hold a joint town hall meeting with 20th District lawmakers, Reps. Ed Orcutt and Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground.

The four lawmakers will review the 2025 legislative session, which concludes on April 27. Much of their focus will be on the state’s three budgets and the new taxes passed by the majority party.

In addition to answering questions and listening to feedback, the legislators will address constituents’ concerns and outline how some new bills will affect Washingtonians.

The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street.

This is a great opportunity for residents of the 18th and 20th Districts to visit with their legislators and give them their feedback and input.

McClintock, R-Vancouver, is ranking Republican on the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee and the assistant ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee. She also serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

Ley, R-Vancouver, serves on the House Environment and Energy, Post Secondary Education and Workforce, and Transportation committees.

Orcutt, R-Kalama, is the ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee and serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Transportation committees.

Abbarno, R-Centralia, is the House Republican Caucus Chair. He also serves as the assistant ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee, and serves on the Consumer Protection and Business, Environment and Energy, and Rules committees.

Information provided by Washington State House Republicans,
houserepublicans.wa.gov

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