Candidates for 9th Legislative District meet at forum

Discussion topics included homelessness, aquifer and more

Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette | Jul 18, 20240

Teresa Simpson | The Gazette count

Pam Kohlmeier and Rep. Joe Schmick discuss their positions on a variety of issues during the July 15 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Pullman.

PULLMAN - Candidates for the 9th Legislative District Representative position 2 discussed public questions related to the Snake River Dams, the homeless and the opioid crisis, taxes, and decreasing Palouse aquifers in a Monday, July 15 forum.

The forum hosted by the Pullman League of Women Voters brought two candidates in the August 6 primary election before attendees to answer questions

Candidates in attendance at the forum included incumbent Rep. Joe Schmick, (R-Colfax) and Pam Kohlmeier, (D-Spokane).

A third candidate slated to attend Arianna Arends (D-Spokane) was not in attendance.

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