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Haler to hold community forum on Legislature

By the Tri-City Herald
Published: Feb. 15, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. PST — Updated: Feb. 14, 2013 at 10:44 p.m. PST
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Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will discuss the 2013 state legislative session at a community forum from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland.

Haler also will host a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20. To participate, call toll-free 877-229-8493 and enter 15802.

Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will discuss the 2013 state legislative session at a community forum from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland.

Haler also will host a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20. To participate, call toll-free 877-229-8493 and enter 15802.

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