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Message from Dave
Dear Friend, Educating and supporting our young people and small businesses are some of the greatest investments our communities can make. This week, I had the opportunity to meet with a few of the folks who have put their time and energy into ensuring our region will continue to thrive and grow in the future. A Strong Mentor Can Make All the Difference Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization that believes every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. For over 100 years they have been pairing at-risk children with mentors who can help put them on that path to success. This week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Louis Garcia, the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, to discuss his vision of expanding the organization’s reach to children and young adults who could use a supportive hand in our region.
A Lesson in History Sixty miles away from Seattle, in the foothills of Mt. Rainier, Eatonville High School’s AP U.S. History class is hard at work. In just one school year, Mr. Hunke must teach his students everything dating back to Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the Americas up to the present day so they are adequately prepared for the AP exam at the end of the school year. I had a great time speaking with and taking questions from his students, who impressed me with their understanding of and curiosity about our political system.
Rural and Entrepreneurial With a population of less than 3,000, Eatonville, WA is a tightknit community and it shows in the way the business community supports one another. This week, I met with the folks at the Eatonville Chamber and learned more about what they are doing to help their small business owners and entrepreneurs reach their full potential. As the Eatonville Chamber continues to work on behalf of their community, I will also continue to do my part in Congress by fighting to simplify our complicated tax code, reduce burdensome taxes on small businesses and families, and expand opportunities for businesses large and small to sell more goods and create more jobs at home through high standard trade agreements.
Chatting Over Chocolate One of my final meetings of the week was with a group that has taught me a thing or two about what issues are impacting our young people the most. My Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and I met at the Gosanko Chocolates Factory in Auburn, where we had the opportunity to catch up, discuss some of their concerns about the political system, and tour the factory where Gosanko Chocolates are made. This group of young people from across the Eighth District continues to impress me with their hunger to learn and dedication to community. This was another great week in Washington’s Eight Congressional District. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’ll see you next time!
Sincerely, Dave
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