A Letter of Support from the Greatest Generation
Dear Neighbors and friends,
Every once in a while you meet a person that inspires you; someone who embodies a genuine hope that, with enough hard work and commitment, we will see better days ahead. We have come to know such a person – Chris Reykdal, candidate for the State House of Representatives here in our 22nd Legislative District. Both retiring Representative Brendan Williams and Sam Hunt, our other Representative in the 22nd District, have endorsed Chris, and so have we.
Chris fought through a tough childhood filled with poverty and struggle. In many ways, his challenges parallel the struggle that many of us experienced as children. He lifted himself up through education and hard work to make something of himself and escape a life of poverty. Chris is an “old soul”, whose patience, insights, and wisdom are unique for a young father.
The 2010 election will have far reaching impacts on the future of tax reform, health care, educational investments, our economy, and more. For example, our property taxes rise year after year, and the Legislature has not taken this issue on. Chris Reykdal has shown the courage and the smarts that it will take to fix this broken system. We are proud to vote for Chris Reykdal!
We have put our trust in Chris because he is the only leading candidate with a real-life story of struggle and perseverance. He also is well educated and has invested in our community as a City Planning Commissioner, current School Board member, and youth sports volunteer. Chris is the only candidate who has the professional and life experience to really make a positive difference as a leader for us!
Chris deeply respects our generation, and our lifelong fight for a better Washington and a better nation. He has earned our trust and admiration and we strongly urge you to vote for an inspiring young leader - Chris Reykdal, candidate for the Washington State House of Representatives.
Ruth Shearer - Lacey
Bruce Reeves - Olympia
Joyce Gillie - Tumwater