18th District lawmakers to host town halls Saturday

Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District will host two town hall meetings Saturday. Sen. Ann River and Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney will discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which begins Monday, and take questions from constituents.

The first town hall begins at 10 a.m. at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 S.W. First St., Battle Ground.

The second begins at 12:30 p.m. in Room 110 of the Dengerink Building at Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver.

Rivers, R-La Center, is the ranking Republican on the Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee. She serves on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, where she is assistant ranking Republican for the capital budget. She also serves on the Housing and Rules committees.

Cheney, R-Battle Ground, is the ranking Republican member on the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. He also serves on the Capital Budget, Civil Rights and Judiciary, and Regulated Substances and Gaming committees.

McClintock, R-Vancouver, is the assistant ranking Republican member on the House Capital Budget Committee and also serves on the Consumer Protection and Business, and Education committees.