16th District lawmakers to host Walla Walla and Richland town halls March 21
CONTACT: Austin Choate, Legislative Assistant Supervisor for Rep. Skyler Rude | 360-786-7666
Rebecca Podszus, Public Information Officer for Rep. Mark Klicker | 360-786-7770
16th District lawmakers to host Walla Walla and Richland town halls March 21
State lawmakers Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, and Rep. Skyler Rude, R-Walla Walla, will hold two in-person town hall meetings on Saturday, March 21.
WHAT: 16th Legislative District town hall meeting
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Richland City Hall Council Chambers
625 Swift Boulevard, Richland, WA 99352
WHAT: 16th Legislative District town hall meeting
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Walla Walla Community College, Performing Arts Center (Building 535 or E on campus map)
500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362
The lawmakers will discuss key issues from the 2026 legislative session that affect area residents, including education funding, highway safety, law enforcement certification, and state-funded projects.
They will talk about how decisions in Olympia impact affordability and services, including Washington’s first state income tax, access to childcare and early learning, and the ongoing state budget deficit.
All 16th District residents are welcome to bring their questions and comments on issues involving state government. No advance registration is required.
The district includes Benton City, Connell, parts of Richland and Pasco, Walla Walla, West Richland, and surrounding communities in Benton, Franklin, Grant, and Walla Walla counties.
Dozier is the Republican leader on the Senate Business, Financial Service, and Trade Committee and assistant Republican leader for the capital budget on the Senate Ways and Means Committee. He also serves on the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee.
Klicker is the ranking Republican on the House Local Government Committee and the assistant ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee. He also serves on the House Rules and the House Transportation Committees.
Rude is the Assistant Minority Floor Leader, supporting debate and organizing activities on the House floor. Additionally, he is the ranking Republican on the House Education Committee. He also serves on the House Appropriations and the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committees.
The 2026 legislative session is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, March 12.
