Vote for the person, not the party.

I have never really con- sidered myself Democrat or Republican. Instead, I vote for the person because belief systems don't always fit nicely into one party or another.

I have voted for just as many Democrats as Republicans. When it comes to local races, I pay even more attention to the person because I believe they have a greater impact on Walla Walla, the place I've called home most of my life.

This November, I urge you to vote for Chris Blackman because she's a candidate who has a reputation for working hard, listening to others about what needs to be fixed -- and then going after it.

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