Senator Mike Hewitt





Address:
314 Legislative Building
P.O. Box 40416
Olympia WA 98504-0416

Phone: (360) 786-7630
Toll-Free: 1 (800) 562-6000
Fax: (360) 786-1266
Senator Mike Hewitt
16th District, Walla Walla

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The 2009 Legislature completed its work on April 26. Although we dealt  with many topics this year, the biggest issue before us was balancing a state budget in the face of a $9 billion deficit for 2009-11. Gov. Gregoire said the state should balance its budget without raising taxes. I agree, and as a member of the Senate Ways and Means (budget) Committee, I made that one of my top priorities.

2009 Session Review

Cap and tax a bad idea in both Washingtons
(Tri-City Herald, 7/08)
Video Senate Sessions Video Update for March 04
Video Watch video of Sen. Hewitt honoring the Washington National Guard
Video Honoring Abraham Lincoln

As leader of the Senate Republican Caucus, I realize our citizens are struggling with increasing costs, shrinking paychecks and retirement accounts, and diminishing confidence in our state’s and nation’s economy. My goal during the session was to help Washingtonians get through this rough economic period without having government impose even more taxes and regulations on their backs.

If you are interested in knowing more about my legislative priorities, I encourage you to check my Web site often for updates on issues important to the 16th District and the Senate Republican Caucus. 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Washington state senator. Please let me know if you have ideas about legislation that is important to you, or if I can help you in any way. It is an honor to serve you.