Jackson Bumala, a middle school student from Vancouver, recently joined Rep. John Ley at the state Capitol in Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives
Jackson Bumala, a middle school student from Vancouver, recently joined Rep. John Ley at the state Capitol in Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.
“It was a pleasure to sponsor Jackson in Olympia last week,” said Ley, R-Vancouver. “He is a talented young man with a great attitude. He already has a strong understanding of the Legislature, and I can tell his future is bright. He is hard-working, thoughtful, and did an excellent job as a page.”
During his week serving as a page, Jackson attended Legislative Page School each day to learn about the three branches of state government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. He also had the opportunity to carry out numerous important duties that help the Legislature operate efficiently.
“The page program is a great way for students to get an inside look at the legislative process,” said Ley. “Any student from the 18th Legislative District who meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in working as a House page can participate in the program. I look forward to working with more of the great young women and men from our area.”
Jackson, who is 14 and homeschooled, enjoys gaming, politics, and history.
To become a page, applicants must have a legislative sponsor, be between the ages of 14 and 16, and obtain written permission from their parents and school. Pages earn $65 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.
The House Page Program runs through each legislative session.
Information provided by the Washington State House Republicans, houserepublicans.wa.gov
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