State Representative, District 8, Position 2

State Representative, District 8, Position 2 2-year term

Larry Haler (Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience: State Representative, 10 years; Ranking member, House Higher Education Committee; Richland City Council, 14 years; Mayor, City of Richland, 4 years.

Other Professional Experience: Docent for Hanford’s historic B-Reactor. Worked in the nuclear energy field since graduating from college in 1974; Licensed nuclear reactor operator; managed nuclear reactor training.

Education: B.A. Pacific Lutheran University; MBA, City University

Community Service: Rep. Haler opened our district’s first local legislative office; and constantly seeks input from citizens through emails and town hall meetings. Larry and Jenifer (a retired school teacher) have been married 40 years and co-lead a growth group at their church.

Statement: Larry Haler worked with Senate leaders to pass a no-new-taxes budget that added $1 billion to schools. He is a leader in the energy field, working for laws that reward innovation and create jobs. Haler has worked to cut bureaucracy and government growth, while protecting priorities like education and public safety. His work on higher education brought the four-year WSU campus to the Tri-Cities. Larry Haler is a hard-working legislator who listens, and who shares our values.

“Thank you for putting your trust in me and letting me serve. I would appreciate your vote.” -Larry Haler

Contact: (509) 308-1957; [email protected]; www.LarryHaler.com

Eric Kalia (Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience: Eric Kalia is a student at Columbia Basin college near his graduation as a medical technician to help the patients. Eric is a toastmaster and a member of the Kadlec Hospital Auxiliary. Eric has been around the world with his family when he was eight years old. Eric is an advocate for drug reform, proper implementation of Affordable Care Act, for stopping the growth of college tuition and hidden fees, minimum wage that helps both the workers and the businesses, and if elected to the state legislature will always be available to serve the people.

Other Professional Experience: No information submitted

Education: No information submitted

Community Service: No information submitted Statement: Eric will always give the highest attention to the homeless, the disabled, minorites, and healthcare. In the past, too much emphasis was placed on mostly inner-city problems, and not enough on sexual offenders, violent criminals, and fixing despairities in sentencing. In a state where marijuana is legal, Eric will work to free inmates and felons from charges relating to marijuana, and ensure fair justice is available to everyone. Eric is dedicated to ensuring that healthcare reaches every one of our citizens. And he will reach out to you for issues from his website.

Contact: (509) 619-3048; [email protected]; EricKalia.com