Leading and Governing in the Political Arena with Governor Christine Gregoire

Session #6: October 28: Governing During the Great Recession

We will discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading and governing during an economic crisis not seen since the Great Depression. What are the political and policy decisions that differ from governing in good times? Don’t waste the crisis is nice to say but what does it mean? How do you make the necessary budget decisions and deal with the consequences on people’s lives and livelihood? How do you survive personally and politically?

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***All study groups are off-the-record and not for media coverage***