ELECTION DAY

Campaign Manager Larry Clark with His Candidate, Kevin Van De Wege

So, it's finally election day, and all we can say is: whew!

Oh yes, there is one other thing we can say: get in those ballots today! Do not forget! A lot of the local races are going to be very, very, very uncomfortably close, and none of us want to regret letting down great candidates like Kevin Van De Wege and Steve Tharinger (or Norm Dicks or Patty Murray) because of a few voters' forgetfulness. Make sure those ballots get in today.

Lynn Kessler, Steve Tharinger, Maria Cantwel

It's important today -- of all days -- to remind ourselves why it is so important to support Washington Democrats: they are fighting to help improve the quality of life of the average working people of Washington. The following news was actually sent to us by one of the most accomplished, venerable, and admired Democrats in the state of Washington, Lynn Kessler.

NewWood Manufacturing, Inc. (NewWood), a manufacturer of sustainable wood-plastic composite building materials today announced the opening of a 275,000 square foot facility in the Satsop Development Park in Elma.  The company plans to employ 150 individuals in a region facing an unemployment rate of 12.0%.  And who does NewWood President and CEO John Bowser credit for this incredible economic breakthrough that will help so many hard-pressed Washington families?

According to the press release put out today:

Bowser credits the assistance of local, state and national elected representatives and organizations in making it possible to re-open the plant which has been idle since 2006.  “The leadership of Senator Murray and Governor Gregoire was critical in putting together our financing package, including our USDA rural business loan guarantee,” said Bowser.  “This is a tremendous community asset that we are working in partnership with the Grays Harbor Public Development Authority and suppliers like Glacier Recycle and Smurfit Stone to finally put into full production.” Congressman Norm Dicks and State Representative and House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler were strong advocates for the plant’s re-opening over the year and a half that NewWood has been working to assemble financing and acquire the technology.

Just some food for thought from Rep. Kessler. Hopefully, today the voters of the 24th District give her a successor that will uphold her legacy.


Let's Finish Strong,
The 24th District Eagle