Union advocate Deken Letinich announced he is running for state representative in the 18th Legislative District, Position 2, centering his campaign on affordability and economic opportunity for Southwest Washington families. Letinich said in a news release that rising costs for housing, childcare, health care and other essentials are outpacing wages and eroding economic security across the region.
“Washington State is at a critical juncture, and the direction we are currently heading is failing working families. As your State Representative, I will be laser focused on making life more affordable, implementing practical solutions to lower costs and put money back into your pocket. I am committed to ensure opportunity is available to everyone striving for success. Education and a thriving economy work in tandem and are the foundations of a strong community.” Letinich said in a news release.
Letinich is a longtime union advocate with three generations of family roots in Clark County. He was named Southwest Washington’s Labor Council Union Member of the Year in 2018 and has worked on workplace safety and health care access issues for working families. He currently serves on the Columbia River Mental Health Board…