Letter: Francik knows our area’s key issues

In Rebecca Francik, the voters of the 16th District have the opportunity to send a smart, experienced, and independent voice to Olympia. A lifelong resident of Eastern Washington, Rebecca knows this region. In her 21 years on the Pasco City Council, during which Pasco more than doubled in population, Rebecca has first-hand experience with just about every problem local government can face. During her tenure on the city council, she was known for her integrity, hard work and sensible decision-making. Rebecca approaches problems with an open mind. She gathers the facts and takes them into account when reaching her conclusions.

And then there is the perennial issue of education funding. As a result of the Legislature’s recent actions, adequate, equitable and sustainable funding for local school districts remains an unsolved problem. Rebecca’s experience as a classroom teacher and librarian in the Pasco School District gives her on-the-ground experience with the state’s “paramount duty.” The Legislature needs more people who actually know something about this issue. So, vote for Rebecca!