I am a Precinct Committee Officer on Mercer Island and I have known Peter Dunbar for two years from Republican meetings. Peter and I became friends and have had many discussions about what is wrong in Olympia.

Peter and I agree the number one problem is out of control government growth and spending that we can not afford. Unlike his opponent, he would have voted “no” on the $800 million in new taxes. He will focus on creating jobs by reducing unnecessary government regulations and bureaucracies that restrict growth of private sector businesses and jobs.

Peter Dunbar will bring much-needed leadership, new energy and innovation to Olympia.

David Dykstra, Mercer Island