PIERCE COUNTY… The state lawmakers serving Washington’s 25th Legislative District, which includes the Puyallup, South Hill, Summit, and Waller areas of Pierce County, will host an in-person town hall meeting Saturday, April 18. It will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Fruitland Grange, at 11102 86th Ave. E. in Puyallup.

Sen. Chris Gildon and Reps. Cyndy Jacobsen and Michael Keaton will take questions and comments from their constituents about state government in general and particularly this year’s legislative session.

The 60-day session, which concluded on schedule March 12, produced several controversial decisions concerning affordability and public safety, including the approval of a new state income tax.

Coffee and water will be available starting at 9:30 a.m., with the town hall commencing at 10 a.m.

Gildon, R-Puyallup, serves as Republican leader on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and is also a member of the Housing Committee.

Jacobsen, R-Puyallup, is the assistant ranking Republican on two House committees: Finance, and Housing. She also serves on the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee.

Keaton, R-South Hill, is the ranking Republican on the House Education Committee, and serves on three committees: Appropriations; Postsecondary Education and Workforce; and Technology, Economic Development and Veterans.