ANNOUNCER
George Sellars, Dale Foreman and Clyde Ballard, all representing the 12th District, will lead the Republicans in the next session. Diane De Rooy tells us who these lawmakers are
DIANE
Six-term Senator George Sellars of East Wenatchee is highly regarded by Democrats and Republicans alike. The current minority leader of the senate is characterized as sincere, cooperative and fair.
Representative Dale Foreman of Wenatchee is also admired in his district. Foreman, a fiscal conservative, is able to take a moderate stance on people issues such as health care reform and taxes. A Harvard—educated lawyer, he is a steadfast defender of the constitution, as well as the healthy separation of church and state.
Only Clyde Ballard of East Wenatchee, the heir-apparent house speaker, draws criticism from both parties in his district. Friend and foe alike characterize his style as deliberately uncooperative. Opponents point out that Ballard took money from real estate lobbyists and then voted against the Growth Management Act.
Ballard says he accepts donations from people, but that he always votes the way he thinks is right, even if that means he shoots down the hopes of the lobbies that support him.
For Northwest Public Radio, I’m Diane De Rooy.
