Senn brings schools, family perspective to Olympia

Published 3:09 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Since moving to the Sammamish plateau in 1978, I have had two daughters and three grandchildren attend our local public schools. I taught for 30 years in the Issaquah District, and although retired, volunteer several hours a week in our schools because the education of our children is essential for the well-being of our community.

I will be voting this November for legislators who have demonstrated their commitment to sound educational policies that will benefit all our children. One such candidate is state Rep. Tana Senn.

Tana has children of her own in public schools and was very active in PTA before holding elected office. She knows firsthand the importance of a high quality education. Acting on this belief, the very first bill Tana passed (HB 2519) increased access to quality early learning services for kids in child welfare programs.

Tana has a rich and diverse background, with local government experience and a master’s degree in public administration. Even more importantly, she has the right focus. As she put it, “We need to be focusing on the major issues effecting families, like fully funding education, improving transportation, and creating work place policies that allow us to raise kids and advance our careers.”

I agree and I think we need more legislators who can bring a family oriented perspective to Olympia. I urge you to join me in voting for Tana Senn for representative, 41st Legislative District.

Neva Luke, Sammamish