League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County February Unit Meetings

In the “McCleary Decision” the Washington State Supreme Court directed, under threat of unnamed sanctions, that the legislators pass a budget that fully funds K-12 education, that is, send school districts enough money to meet the responsibilities given them by state law.

Other state budget items for social services, including mental health care, early learning expansion, and higher education have been cut over the past several years. Are more cuts coming?

Attend one of the four LWV Tacoma-Pierce County Unit meetings, held February 12, 13, and 14, to learn about the legislative debate over where money can be found and how will it be distributed.

NORTH END UNIT Thursday, February 12th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Leader: Lyz Kurnitz-Thurlow, Lyzkurnitz@harbornet.com

Place: North Tacoma Police Substation, 5140 North 26th St, Tacoma, 98404

LAKEWOOD AND NEIGHBORS UNIT Friday, February 13th, 10 a.m.- Noon

Leader: Ann Elliston, phone (253) 564-4102

Place: Steilacoom Community Center, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, 98388

EAST PIERCE COUNTY UNIT Saturday, February 14th, 10 a.m.- Noon

Leader: Ellen Zulauf, eazul@comcast.net

Place: Puyallup Library 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup, 98371

GIG HARBOR-KEY PENINSULA UNIT February 14th, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Leader: Sharon Peace-Doane, hrdoanes@comcast.net , 253-265-0841

Place: Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, 98332