FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 1st, 2017
Chewelah - Karen Hardy announced her campaign today for the Washington State Senate in the 7th Legislative District.
“We’ve been waiting too long in Northeastern Washington for prosperity. We can’t keep electing the same people and expect a different result. I believe it’s time I go to Olympia and forge new relationships and find new solutions to the
problems that have plagued this district for the past two decades.” said Karen Hardy. Karen is currently the Head Teamster for the Rocking K Ranch where she has developed a training and mentoring program for ranch hands and drivers to ensure future generations will continue to have the skills needed to work, drive and enjoy draft horses. Appreciating and protecting our heritage while looking towards the future is a skill she intends to put to good use as a State Senator. She understands the value of hard work and commitment and believes that you build a better future on the foundation of the past. For too long now we have not been providing opportunities for future generations. As a former small business owner running a stable and as a corporate employee for nearly twenty years with Delta Air Lines, Karen has seen and understands the issues facing businesses small and large alike. As a life long “Country Girl” she also understands the unique challenges that face the rural residents of the 7th LD. Lack of infrastructure and rural connectivity continue to limit access to growth and opportunities. “You can look at any map of state projects in Washington and our corner of the state is all but forgotten. It’s clear that other communities are getting new capital projects, new transportation projects and new community economic revitalization projects. There are opportunities for economic growth and development that have gone unrealized. It’s time we have someone in office who is willing and able to do the work it takes to bring these projects home.” added Hardy. Karen lives on the Jump Off Ranch just outside of Valley, Washington with her husband, three dogs and eight horses. I love Washington and I love our country. I was inspired to run this year by a desire to serve our community and help our state be a beacon for America. Together we can form a more perfect union and save the American Dream for generations to come. I plan to ride my blue horse across this (soon to be formerly) red district to meet my neighbors and many future friends. To cover the common ground we share both physically and ideologically, to look for issues and causes I can take to Olympia to represent everyone in my district, not just a select few.
