District 12 Representatives Mike Steele and Brian Burnett hosted a town hall meeting with local residents and Wenatchee Valley College staff on April 21 to discuss the state budget, taxes, and recent legislative actions.
The event was part of a three-part series aimed at keeping constituents informed about decisions made during the latest legislative session. The legislators returned from Olympia to share updates and answer questions from the community.
Steele and Burnett addressed issues related to the state budget, emphasizing that lawmakers faced difficult choices regarding funding priorities. The meeting provided an opportunity for attendees to learn more about how tax dollars are allocated and what bills were passed in the session.
The gathering took place at Wenatchee Valley College’s Grove Recital Hall, drawing a small but engaged crowd interested in understanding how legislative decisions affect their daily lives. Residents were encouraged to ask questions directly to their representatives.
Town halls like this are intended to foster transparency between elected officials and their constituents by offering direct communication channels. Additional sessions in this series are planned for other locations within District 12.
