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State lawmakers to hold town hall meeting in Ferndale

RALPH SCHWARTZ; THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
Published: March 14, 2013 at 6:01 p.m. PDT — Updated: March 14, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. PDT
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FERNDALE - Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, and Rep. Vincent Buys, R-Lynden, will appear at a town hall meeting Saturday, March 16, at Ferndale High School.

Those interested are invited to attend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 5830 Golden Eagle Drive. Ericksen and Buys want to hear about issues that concern residents of the 42nd Legislative District.

Rep. Jason Overstreet, R-Lynden, is unable to participate due to a family commitment.

The legislators are at a lull in this year's session, between a major bill deadline and negotiations on the 2013-15 budget.

For more information on the meeting, call the senator's office at 360-786-7682.

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