Olsen Approaching First Anniversary

Kristin Olsen 25th Assembly District

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Almost one year ago Kristin Olsen took office as the 25th District's new Assembly Member.

Olsen was Wednesday's KVML "Newsmaker of the Day".

Olsen continues to be proud to represent the local area as she has a passion for the businesses, communities and people of the Motherlode.

Born, raised, and now raising her own family in Modesto, Olsen has swiftly integrated herself into the current 25th district which ranges from the central valley to the eastern Sierra.

Over the past year in the Motherlode, Olsen has helped to make Sonora a starting point for a leg of next years Amgen bicycle race. Olsen also hosted a TuCare Natural Resources Summit. Olsen continues to be concerned about the potential closure of Railtown 1897 and is trying to come up with a workable solution.

Olsen says that her largest dissapointment in Sacramento is seeing for herself that there are not enough lawmakers who are willing to work to find solutions to real problems.

"There is a lot of grandstanding," said Olsen.

Looking ahead, the estimated $13 billion dollar state budget deficit continues to be a concern and Olsen can only hope that eventually Republicans, Democrats and Governor Brown can work together to come up with real solutions.

With new redistricting lines set to take place in November of 2012, Olsen will soon no longer represent the Motherlode, but says that she will continue to be a friend and an advocate on behalf of the area. 

The KVML "Newsmaker of the Day" is heard each weekday morning on AM 1450 KVML at 6:47, 7:47 and 8:47am. 

Written by Mark Truppner