Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Queen Anne) announces re-election bid.
Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has announced her bid for re-election to the state Senate representing the 36th Legislative District.
Her re-election campaign kick-off will be held Tuesday, June 15th, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center. The public is invited and contributions will be gratefully accepted. The program will began at 6:15 p.m. with a program moderated by Josh Feit, PubliCola Editor. Panelists include Bill Gates, Sr. discussing tax reform and I-1098, Senator Claudia Kauffman discussing Early Learning & Education Reform, Senator Joe McDermott discussing Initiative Reform, and Senator Eric Oemig discussing Campaign Finance Reform. Wine will be provided by the Washington Wine Institute and food by Uptown China. To RSVP or to become a sponsor, contact McKenna at 971-6730 or Jen@McKennaHartman.com
Sen. Kohl-Welles has served in the Washington State Senate since 1994 after serving three years in the state House of Representatives. She serves as Chair of the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee and sits on the Sen. Ways & Means, Judiciary, and Rules Committees.
Sen. Kohl-Welles' priorities include creating jobs for working families and helping our small businesses survive and prosper. And she firmly believes environmental sustainability and transportation choices are critical to our economic future. She will continue her advocating for quality early learning and public schools, as well as increasing access to affordable higher education.
Additional high priorities for her are ensuring the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, including victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, the homeless and the mentally ill.
There is no better example of Jeanne's willingness to take on controversial issues than her fight for safe, secure and adequate access to medical marijuana for qualifying patients. Thanks to her efforts, progress continues to be made. She's also an outspoken advocate for a fair tax structure, including a state income tax.
For more information, contact jeannekohlwelles2010@gmail.com or (206) 285-1869.
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