Holmquist- Newbry visits Odessa

State senator Janea Holmquist-Newbry of Moses Lake met with constituents in Odessa last week Wednesday. Despite emails, articles in the newspaper and notes posted around town, only about 10 people were on hand to express their concerns to the senator. Even the staff of The Odessa Record was unable to attend due to a looming deadline with the printer of the Odessa Deutsches Fest supplement (included in this week’s issue).

Odessa Mayor Doug Plinski told The Record that Holmquist Newbry listened attentatively to all who spoke and addressed as many of their concerns as possible, promising to get back to those for whom she had no immediate answers.

Redistricting has meant that several senators and state representives must now get to know new constituents. Odessa is now in District 13 (and was formerly in District 7). Recent visits were also made by state representatives Judy Warnick, also of Moses Lake, and Matt Manweller of Ellensburg.