“Since taking office Hilary’s earned high marks from both her liberal Seattle-area political base and from conservative officials and lawmakers in Eastern Washington, who have praised her willingness to listen to local concerns and the energy she’s brought to fire prevention and rural economic development.”

“She doesn’t look like someone you’d call if a fire was bearing down on your town.Then you hear her speak, daring any fire to come between her and the 6 million or so acres of public land she is responsible for safeguarding.”

“Hilary seems to have the energy of a venti-fueled dynamo and a mind that works at a wildfire pace.”

“Franz… is a tireless advocate for a forward-thinking approach.”

“Washington’s lands commissioner is fighting… the status quo across the state.”

“Franz is building a reputation for addressing rural and urban interests, finding avenues to create rural jobs… and building affordable housing.”

“With a black belt in kickboxing and the last of her three sons out of the house, Franz trembles with excitement over ramping up her statewide travels… ‘You meet the people there and spend time on the landscape and it’s one of the best parts of this job.’”

“Hilary Franz, as public lands chief, has led notable gains in forest health and fire prevention. Her efforts will assure healthier forestlands.”