Question for your state senator? West Seattle Town Hall on Saturday for Sen. Joe Nguyễn

While local officials are often in the hot seat on issues such as public safety, they sometimes point out that their powers have been to some degree superseded by state law. So – as one speaker at this meeting last night put it – it’s important to pay attention to the Legislature. Here’s an opportunity: One of our area’s three state legislators is having a Town Hall meeting this Saturday morning, and you’re invited, to come listen and/or ask a question. State Senator Joe Nguyễn will be at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) 9 am to 10 am this Saturday, June 29. Sen. Nguyễn chairs the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee and also serves on the Human Services and Ways & Means Committees – the latter is particularly notable, as it oversees budgeting. No RSVP needed for the Town Hall – just show up.

Mellow Kitty June 28, 2024 (9:08 am)

Here. I can save you time. Q: Senator, what have you done to improve things in Washington? What are your plans to improve Washington? A: Senator: um . . .nothing. End of Town Hall discussion.

Jon Wright June 28, 2024 (11:59 am)

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It’s reassuring to know that the voting public is filled with people who do not seem to realize that governing a state like Washington with its diverse needs and opinions means accepting the limitations of what the legislature is able to accomplish. And I sort of doubt that’s how Senator Nguyễn would respond to your question, but then this doesn’t seem like a post from someone who is sincerely interested in the answer. Could we impose upon you to please go the Town Hall, ask that question, and report back?
- Mellow Kitty June 28, 2024 (3:19 pm)
  
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  You’re right, he won’t just say, nothing. We’ll get 20 minutes of verbal gymnastics that won’t answer the question. Am I cynical? Heck yes I am. And for good reason. If the candidates can’t handle the responsibility, they shouldn’t have run. Just giving the same excuse, oh it’s hard to run a state. The legislature has a lot on its plate. We can’t expect overnight improvements. That’s BS. What has the mayor of Seattle done to combat the drug crisis? Third and Pike is getting worse. Homelessness is still out of control. Housing, food, gas, everything is getting more expensive. Seattle is on life support. We are in a crisis.The state has had decades to address these issues BEFORE they reached crisis level. They. Did. Nothing. They continue to do nothing. I sincerely believe they will continue to do nothing. I’ve seen this episode before. We’re just getting reruns.