May 12, 2008 - 8:44pm
Novakovich to enter race for Hankins' seat
By Bryan Bissell
Category: LocalTags: Brad Klippert, LD8, Steve Simmons, Skip Novakovich, Shirley HankinsRick Jansons, Washington State House of Representatives
Republican Skip Novakovich, a Kennewick businessman, has said that he will formally announce his candidacy for retiring Rep. Shirley Hankins' seat in the 8th District in the coming weeks.
He joins Rick Jansons, Brad Klippert and Steve Simmons in the race. Novakoviach, who had worked on many of Hankins' campaigns in the past, was critical of their decision to toss their hats in before she officially decided to retire last week.
“I’m kind of surprised, really,” Novakovich said. “It’s almost like a slap in the face to her. She’s making a tough decision.”
Chris Mulick at the Tri-City Herald got the story and has more details here.
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