After nearly a year of effort, Washington State Attorney General, Rob McKenna, thought by many to be our next Republican candidate for Governor, is scheduled to be speaking in the city of Battle Ground on January 6, 2011.
McKenna will be speaking before the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce during their regular meeting/lunch already scheduled on that day, Chamber Board member & Chair of the Battle Ground Planning Commission Adrian Cortes has announced.
In the announcement Cortes says, “Mr. McKenna will arrive at Battle Ground City Hall at 11:15a and be greeted by myself, Mayor Michael Ciraulo and City Manager John Williams. He will then be taken on a 40 min ‘tour of the city.’ At 12:25p he will speak at the Battle Ground Community Center, until he departs at 1p sharp.”
McKenna is expected to speak on the business climate in Washington State, which we all know is suffering currently under this severe economic downturn we have become mired in as well as other subjects of importance to our state, the citizens of Battle Ground and Clark County.
All too often, the city of Battle Ground falls under the shadow of the larger city of Vancouver to the South. Washington State 17th Attorney General agreeing to appear and speak is a strong acknowledgement not only of the growth of Battle Ground, but of the importance of the community to Clark County and Washington State.
Pre-registration will be required and in the days ahead, those desiring to attend will be provided a link on the Battle Ground Chambers website HERE.
I hope all who desire will take advantage of this opportunity to see and hear who may very well be our next Governor speak.
Surprising to read on facebook, City Council Member and Mayor of Battle Ground, Washington Lisa Walters announced she has resigned her position with the city.
