“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.”
Seattle Times
Jul 11, 2019
“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.”
The Wenatchee World
May 22, 2019
“Hilary seems to have the energy of a venti-fueled dynamo and a mind that works at a wildfire pace.”
Crosscut
Feb 8, 2019
“Franz… is a tireless advocate for a forward-thinking approach.”
The Columbian
Oct 6, 2020
“Washington’s lands commissioner is fighting… the status quo across the state.”
The Stranger
Feb 26, 2020
“Franz is building a reputation for addressing rural and urban interests, finding avenues to create rural jobs… and building affordable housing.”
Seattle Magazine
Nov 6, 2019
“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.’”
Seattle Met
Jan 23, 2023
“Hilary Franz, as public lands chief, has led notable gains in forest health and fire prevention. Her efforts will assure healthier forestlands.”
The Everett Herald
Sep 23, 2020