State Sen. Pam Roach, R-rural Auburn, and her staff recently opened a district office in Auburn. Roach discussed concerns and shared ideas with a gathering of residents at an open house last week.

The office will enable Roach to better connect with her constituency.

“I hope citizens will want to come and share their thoughts on jobs, the economy and recent tax increases. These are trying times,” Roach said. “There is no better time than right now to discuss the condition of our state and the solutions to the recession.”

The office, located at 311 Auburn Ave. N. across from Godfather’s Pizza, will be open to the public 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Parking is available at the Merritt Building.

Roach can be reached at roach.pam@leg.wa.gov or by calling 253-333-4918. It is preferred that residents call to set up an appointment to meet with the senator.