Dear Editor,

This letter is to support the candidacy of Randal Son for County Commissioner in Walla Walla County, Washington. In these changing times, the priorities and issues that affect rural counties have taken on a new significance. Randal is a tireless advocate for rural interests. He has a solid understanding of the interconnected issues involving agriculture, forestry, industry, and water. He has demonstrated his capacity to work for the common good, by bringing information into the open to inform citizens and to promote transparent decisions about key natural resources. Randal takes a broad systems perspective and understands the needs and priorities of diverse stakeholders in the county. Randal is an excellent choice for County Commissioner.

Julia Jones

Corvallis, Ore.