Dye, Schmick Invite 9th District Residents to Feb. 11 Telephone Town Hall

Eastern Washington lawmakers to host live call-in event to discuss legislative session

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

State Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick are inviting residents of Washington's 9th Legislative District to participate in a live telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday, February 11th from 6-7 PM. The event will allow constituents to ask questions and share concerns directly with their elected officials as the 60-day legislative session reaches its halfway point.

Why it matters

The telephone town hall format provides an accessible way for rural residents to engage with their state government representatives without having to travel to Olympia. With many important issues still being debated in the legislature, this event gives citizens across the 9th District an opportunity to have their voices heard on the direction of the state.

The details

The hour-long telephone town hall will function similar to a radio call-in show, allowing participants to dial in and pose questions to Representatives Dye and Schmick. The lawmakers plan to provide an update on legislative activity so far, with the 2026 session scheduled to adjourn on March 12th.

  • The telephone town hall will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6-7 PM.
  • The 2026 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn on March 12th.

The players

Mary Dye

A Republican state representative from Pomeroy, Washington, serving the 9th Legislative District.

Joe Schmick

A Republican state representative from Colfax, Washington, serving the 9th Legislative District.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Many important issues are still being debated in Olympia, and this is a great opportunity for people across our district to ask questions and share what matters most to them.”

— Mary Dye, State Representative (koze.com)

“This telephone town hall allows residents to participate in their government from the comfort of their home and have a real conversation about the direction of our state.”

— Joe Schmick, State Representative (koze.com)

What’s next

Citizens who wish to join the telephone town hall can dial 509-257-6010 at the start of the event on February 11th.

The takeaway

The upcoming telephone town hall provides an important opportunity for residents of Washington's 9th Legislative District to directly engage with their state representatives on the key issues being debated in Olympia this session. The remote format makes it easier for rural constituents to participate and have their voices heard.