As part of its mission to grow future community leaders, Leadership Clark County took its annual Trip to Olympia on January 28, 2009. More than 35 people, including current class members, alumni of the program and LCC board members were treated to breakfast at The New Phoenix casino, where former state representative John McKibbin and current Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart gave a primer on the workings of the legislative process in Olympia.
The group toured the Capitol Building with behind the scenes access and stories provided by Clark PUD Governmental Affairs Director and former State Senator and Representative Dean Sutherland. The LCC group also met with several state officials, including State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen and Washington Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson. Legislators from throughout Southwest Washington shared lunch with the LCC group, giving a brief update on the issues they are currently working on as well as answering questions.
The Trip to Olympia is part of the overall leadership training course offered by Leadership Clark County each year. The current class will present their community projects and graduate in June 2009. LCC has had more than 400 local residents graduate from the program in its 16 years of training new leaders for our community. Those seeking more information or interested in applying for the program should contact Kathy Scott at (360) 567-1085 or by email at director@leadershipclarkcounty.com
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