Marko Liias

One of the most heart-breaking effects of this recession has been the impacts on seniors and the disabled.  The latest bad news has been the cuts to bus service at Community Transit.

Nearly 40% of the people in our community don't drive, and they depend on transit service to stay mobile.  For seniors and the disabled, good bus service is a lifeline that guarantees access to doctor's appointments and other necessities.

In January, I introduced a bill to give Community Transit some more finance tools to help survive the loss of sales tax dollars caused by the recession.  The bill did not make it out of the House.

Well, on Friday, I tried again!  This time, I offered an amendment to a Senate bill that would give Community Transit the lifeline they need.

I am hopeful that the Senate will agree to my amendment, and give our community a chance to support this vital public service.

For more information, or to contact your state legislators, visit this great advocacy site!