In an effort to help voters better understand where their local candidates stand on current issues, the Mirror asked both candidates for the Legislative District 30, Pos. 2, state House of Representatives seat to answer a Q&A. Both were asked the same questions and given the same instructions and deadlines.

Their answers are presented as they were received and were only edited for minor spelling, style and typographical issues. Click here for Rep. Teri Hickel’s responses; click here for Kristine Reeves’ responses.

Both Pos. 2 candidates were also given the opportunity to answer a question at length, this one covering how the Legislature should best manage the predicted growth of Washington state and the South Sound region. Click here for Hickel’s column; click here for Reeves’ column.

The two candidates for District 30, Pos. 1, were given the same opportunities in Sept. 9 edition of the Mirror.