Southwest Washington lawmakers to hold a series of town hall meetings throughout the 17th Legislative District

Sen. Paul Harris, Rep. Kevin Waters, and Rep. David Stuebe will answer questions and discuss the state’s expanded operating budget and newly passed income tax at five April town halls.

With the 2026 session ending on Thursday, March 12, Sen. Paul Harris, Rep. Kevin Waters, and Rep. David Stuebe will meet with constituents to review the many significant decisions made in Olympia earlier this year

State lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a series of in-person town hall meetings throughout April at various locations within the district, starting on April 7. With the 2026 session ending on Thursday, March 12, Sen. Paul Harris, Rep. Kevin Waters, and Rep. David Stuebe will meet with constituents to review the many significant decisions made in Olympia earlier this year.

The recently concluded session featured a major tax decision, another increase in the operating budget, a historical debate, and numerous policy decisions that will have lasting impacts on families, businesses, and communities across the state.

One of the most significant developments was the passage of a state income tax by the majority party, following an extended 24-hour floor debate. This policy represents a major shift in Washington’s longstanding tax structure.

In addition to new taxes, the Legislature approved an operating budget that now exceeds $80 billion, continuing a pattern of rapid government growth and spending. The three lawmakers will explain how the budget relies on unstable revenue assumptions and shifts money from reserves and other accounts to make the numbers work.

In addition to the new state income tax and massive operating budget, these five town hall meetings will provide a great opportunity for constituents in the 17th District to ask questions, offer input and feedback, and have the legislators address their concerns regarding state government.

The dates and locations of the five meetings, which will run from 6 to 7:15 p.m., are as follows:

Location: White Salmon Valley Community Library 77 NE Wauna Ave, White Salmon, WA 98672
Space: Sprint/Baker Gallery Room
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Location: Vancouver, WA
Space: Marriott TownePlace Suites – 17717 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683 * Mt. Hood Room
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Location: Goldendale, WA
Space: Goldendale American Legion Post 116, 108 N. Grant Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Location: Camas, WA
Space: Discovery High School – Project Based Learning Campus – 5125 NW Nan Henriksen Way, Camas, WA 98607
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Location: Stevenson, WA (Rep. Stuebe unable to attend due to prior engagement)
Space: Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA 98648
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Harris, R-Vancouver, is the ranking Republican on the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. He also serves on the Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, and the Health and Long-Term Care and Transportation committees.

Waters, R-Stevenson, serves as the ranking Republican on the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. He also serves on the Capital Budget, Rules, and Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans committees.

Stuebe, R-Washougal, serves as the ranking Republican on the House Local Government Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Environment and Energy, Health Care and Wellness, and Transportation committees.

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