Reed opposing Hurst

Published 2:26 pm Monday, February 22, 2010

Patrick Reed of Sumner has announced he will run for the state House of Representatives in the 31st District, Position 2. Reed, a longtime Sumner resident, will be challenging incumbent Christopher Hurst, D-Greenwater.

Reed has experience in both the private and public sector. Currently, he works as a program manager for the secretary of state. He has served on various boards and committees designed to help businesses of all sizes be successful and says his key focus, if elected, would be on creating jobs and helping businesses succeed.

“I’m running for the Legislature because unemployment is impacting so many families in my district,” Reed said. “I know the state can do better because I’ve seen first-hand how agencies can improve their practices and help new and existing businesses succeed.”

Reed maintains state regulations need to be streamlined and customer oriented, making the experience of opening and operating businesses much simpler. “This effort is critical,” he said, “especially when you consider how much small businesses drive employment in our district.”

Reed and his wife Tina reside in Sumner. He has a 10-year-old son and 2-year-old-daughter.

More about Reed and his campaign can be found at www.ElectPatrickReed.com.