Larry Haler
Party: G.O.P.
Candidate for: State Representative
Incumbent? Yes
Age: 57
Hometown: Richland, WA
Occupation: Volpentest HAMMER Training and Education Center Program Manager
50-word statement: Representative Larry Haler has fought to lower taxes, reduce regulation on small business, and create jobs. He has worked tirelessly to grow the Mid-Columbia economy by championing the 4-year WSU Tri-Cities, Health Science facility, and viticulture center for our region. He is the only state legislator with nuclear energy experience.
Three priorities:
1. Lowering the tax and regulatory burden on small businesses and working families.
2. Economic development and job growth.
3. Ensuring that all have access to adequately funded, quality Early-Childhood Learning, K-12, and Higher Ed and Vocational education.
Web site: www.larryhaler.com
E-mail address: larry@larryhaler.com
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