The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA), in partnership with Sound Publishing, Inc., will play host to a 2010 Candidates Forum for the 48th Legislative District from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, in downtown Bellevue.
The forum will feature the six candidates vying for the State Senate and the House of Representatives in the 48th District, which includes parts of Redmond.
The State Senator race pits Gregg Bennett (R) against incumbent Sen. Rodney Tom (D). Rep. Ross Hunter (D) will face off against Diane Tebelius in the State Representative Pos. 1 race and Philip Wilson (R) goes up against Rep. Deb Eddy in the State Representative Pos. 2 race.
Questions will explore many issues facing lawmakers in Olympia, including economic recovery, the budget deficit and spending policies, education reform, transportation and health care funding, as well as the candidates’ views on the ballot initiatives.
Redmond Reporter editor Bill Christianson, Bellevue Reporter editor Craig Groshart and Kirkland Reporter editor Carrie Wood will pose questions and lead the discussion. Audience questions will be taken in each session.
Admission to the forum is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and the BDA requests advance registration online at www.bellevuedowntown.org, or by phone at (425) 453-1223.
