Lawmakers from the 41st Legislative District will hold a town hall Feb. 20 at Eastgate Elementary School in Bellevue and Hazelwood Elementary School in Newcastle.

The meetings, organized by state Reps. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island), Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton) and Sen. Randy Gordon (D-Bellevue), will give residents an opportunity to learn about the issues facing the 2010 Legislature, now in session through mid-March, especially lawmakers’ ideas for balancing the state budget and promoting economic recovery. The events are free and open to the general public.

The district includes the southern portion of Bellevue and the city of Newcastle.

The Hazelwood meeting will be from 9:30-11 a.m. at the school, 7100 116th Ave SE, Newcastle. The Eastgate meeting will be 1:30-3:3- p.m. at the school, 4255 153rd Ave SE.

Questions can be directed to any legislator’s office:

Rep. Judy Clibborn, 360-786-7926; Rep. Marcie Maxwell, 360-786-7894; or Sen. Randy Gordon, 360-786-7641.