Ross Hunter

Month: May 2011

  • Public Safety Pensions

    This year we faced a daunting problem: balancing a budget with a precipitous decline in revenue due to the ongoing recession. We made cuts to everything, including healthcare for children, public education, mental health care, and compensation for employees. As a new budget chairman, I entered the job with a handful of principles: Nobody was…

  • Ross to Speak at Redmond Chamber of Commerce June 15th

    Next month’s Redmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 15, will feature State Rep. Ross Hunter, who represents the 48th District, which includes parts of Redmond. Hunter will be discussing the state’s budget. For more information on the luncheon, or on the Chamber, click here.

  • 520 Update

    520 Update

    The Eastside project (405 to the landing in Medina) is underway. They are removing some trees now and expect to continue to do work for the next few years. If you go to the project website you can sign up for newsletters which will alert you to closures and other useful bits of knowledge. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR520Bridge/…