Mason County – Mason County Commissioner Lynda Ring-Erickson announced today that she will not seek a third term as County Commissioner, but rather will run as a Democrat for the 35th District State Representative seat being vacated by Fred Finn.

Ring-Erickson said that she is proud of what she's accomplished as County Commissioner. "It has been such an honor to serve the citizens of Mason County and I am proud of what we've been able to accomplish." She points to efforts to reinvent and streamline the delivery of vital government services, improve public safety, upgrade county infrastructure, and generate a positive environment for job creation and business growth as some of her biggest accomplishments."Tough economic times require leaders to set priorities, innovate, and just say no to the things we can't afford. We've been able to do that here in Mason County without shifting the burden to taxpayers."

Looking to her race for State Representative, Ring-Erickson praised the work of Fred Finn. "I want to thank Representative Finn for his hard work and service to the people of the 35th District. He has served us with honor and distinction and I hope to carry on that tradition."

"As State Representative, my top three issues will be jobs, jobs, and jobs," said Ring-Erickson. "With dwindling revenue into the state coffers, the only way to turn things around is to grow our way out through business growth and job creation. The answer is not to over burden taxpayers who are already struggling to make ends meet. The solution requires leaders who can set priorities, make tough decisions, and find new ways of solving problems – that's the same thing we've done here in Mason County." She said her other priorities include education and technical training, the sound stewardship of our natural resources, transportation improvements including long-term stability to our ferry system, and standing up for senior citizens and veterans.

Lynda Ring-Erickson grew up in Grays Harbor County and has had a diverse professional career including working as a police and probation officer, a Senior Policy Analyst for the City of Olympia, the Director of Community Relations for the Shelton School District, and Executive Director of the Suburban Cities Association of King County. She has been active in many civic organizations including Mason Matters, Mason County Literacy, Mason County Law and Justice Working Team, Shelton Rotary, and the League of Women Voters. Lynda has also served on numerous boards and commissions including the Washington Sentencing Guidelines Commission, the Washington Sex Offender Policy Board, the Washington Forensic Advisory Council, and the Washington Association of Counties.

The 35th Legislative District includes all of Mason and portions of Kitsap, Thurston, and Grays Harbor Counties. Lynda and her husband, Dr. Gerry Ring-Erickson, have one daughter and live in unincorporated Mason County.

 

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