"Washington's community and technical colleges play a key role in helping people through good and bad economic times, and are a vital part of the state's economy.

A projected deficit in the state budget for the upcoming biennium will require all state agencies, including LCC, to continue important work, with fewer resources."

--President McLaughlin

As part of the campus community, all staff are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the budget information provided by LCC and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC).

Take Action!
Staff are encouraged to:

• Make suggestions for cost savings- fill out the Budget Savings Suggestion form and submit it to the President's office.
• Contact the Governor- contact Governor Chris Gregoire and ask her to fund community college budgets.
• *Contact Legislators- use the links below to call or e-mail elected officials that represent the service area of Lower Columbia College.
• Legislative News - read legislative news from SBCTC
• WA State Info - read news from the SBCTC and the Governor's office

*Lower Columbia College serves Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. The legislators are:

Cowlitz County - 18th Legislative District

• Senator Joseph Zarelli
• Rep. Jamie Herrera
• Rep. Ed Orcutt

Wahkiakum County - 19th Legislative District

• Senator Brian Hatfield
• Rep. Dean Takko
• Rep. Brian Blake