Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 19, 1999
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke focuses on economic development in speech to Everett Rotary

OLYMPIA — In a speech before the Everett Rotary today, Gov. Gary Locke focused on his plans for economic development throughout the state. Locke has committed to bridging the economic divide between rural and urban areas of Washington.

"While Washington's economy is strong, we can't let the health of the Puget Sound economy steal the strength from our rural communities. We need to make sure all businesses in Washington have an equal chance to not only survive, but grow, and keep their family-wage jobs here," Locke said. "We'll do that by working together to build and improve our transportation, high technology, workforce training and telecommunications systems. Only by working together can we keep our rural economies on track toward a prosperous future."

Locke is discussing his economic development plans in a variety of forums this week. He spoke yesterday at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and will speak again Thursday at the Community Education and Lifelong Learning Center in Aberdeen.

NOTE:

To pull audio of the Governor's remarks on economic development, call toll-free to (800) 542-5179 with recorder ready. The cut is 30 seconds long; out cue is "toward a prosperous future."

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