Representative Hinkle isn't seeking re-election in 2012
Contributing Writer | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 13 years, 9 months AGO
<center><strong>Bill Hinkle</strong></center>
MOSES LAKE - Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, announced he won't seek re-election to the Washington Legislature next year and instead will run for Kittitas County commissioner.
"I will finish my term as state representative and fulfill the important promise I made to 13th District residents," Hinkle stated. "My leadership experience in the Legislature - negotiating, reaching agreements and advocating for our communities - will be an asset for Kittitas County."
Hinkle, 54, was a Kittitas County commissioner from 1996 to 2002, stepping aside to run successfully for the Washington State House of Representatives nearly 10 years ago. He has represented the 13th District since then, but said he's running again for county commissioner because he "wants to bring his leadership experience home full time and focus on the needs of the people of Kittitas County."
The district includes all of Kittitas County and large sections of Grant and Yakima counties.
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