Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 10, 1998
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke takes state leaders to Yakima for Capital for a Day

OLYMPIA - Gov. Gary Locke will take his executive cabinet agency managers with him to Yakima next week as he declares Yakima "Capital for a Day" July 15.

"Taking state government out to different parts of the state gives us a chance to personally listen and learn about what's really important to Washington citizens," Locke said. "Yakima-area residents will get a chance to talk with state managers personally about their concerns."

As in previous cities where the governor has hosted "Capital for a Day," Locke will host a town hall meeting and free picnic at the end of his visit. The event will be an opportunity for residents to ask questions or talk about issues with the governor and his cabinet directors. Those attending the picnic are asked to bring canned goods that will be donated to the Yakima Food Bank.

The governor's schedule of events in Yakima on July 15 follows:

7:30 a.m. Kick-off "Capital for a Day" followed by roundtable discussion with elected officials and question-and-answer session

9:45 a.m. Meet with Washington Reading Corps students and tutors
Noon Speak at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce luncheon

1 p.m. Agriculture/trade discussion on governor's July trade mission to Japan and Taiwan with business and community leaders

2 p.m. Media Availability

2:25 p.m. Endangered Species Act discussion with business and community leaders

3:25 p.m. Farmworker housing discussion with business and community leaders

4:15 p.m. Meet with executive cabinet directors

5:30 p.m. Community dinner/town hall meeting

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