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Letter: Vote Francik and Downing for state representative

Rebecca Francik and Gary Downing for 16th Legislative District positions 1 and 2 are the right choices in giving back the power to Tri-Cities. Two Democrats and a majority Democratic state Legislature will give Latinos not only the power, but the votes to hear what is needed for the Tri-Cities.

The two leaders will represent the district in Olympia to fix our bridges, roads, highways and education problems, along with farm ag issues. Rebecca Francik, with 19 years of service on the Pasco City Council and working for the Pasco schools, gives her the experience that is needed to represent the 16th District. Gary Downing’s worked 30 years in the Richland School District. They will be two strong voices for our students, teachers and school administrations.

Join the Cortinas family bringing back the power to Tri-Cities by voting for Rebecca Francik and Gary Downing for 16th Legislative positions 1 and 2 on Nov. 8. Mail in your ballots today. Si Se Puede!

David G. Cortinas, Publisher of La Voz Hispanic Newspaper, Cortinas & Cortinas Communications, Tri-Cities/Arizona

This story was originally published November 6, 2016 at 4:40 AM with the headline "Letter: Vote Francik and Downing for state representative."

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