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Dear Editor,

I am supporting Mark Spinks for Walla Walla County Auditor, and urge you to vote for him, as well. Mark and I were co-workers at the County. Consequently, I know Mark is sincere in his desire and willingness to provide the taxpayers the extra mile of service. He fosters magnanimity among his co-workers and the public, and he always keeps his communication quotient high. These are two critical attributes for an Auditor, whose first line of duty is to provide oversight to the County's complex financial books and records.

Mark has a background in both human resources management and information technology at large financial institutions. This background enhances his competency in the administration of public business. He is skilled in interpersonal relationships and office management, and he has the knowledge and ability to produce up-to-the minute financial information using computer systems and programs, which will allow elected officials and department heads to base decisions on actual data.

Mark is analytical. He has the ability to see the big picture, assess, gather information, seek multiple perspectives, and then apply sound judgment. He's also a professional, not just in his code of conduct and his maturity, but also in his sense of fairness and responsibility. And perhaps most importantly, he listens.

I think Mark Spinks is the right person for the job. Vote Mark Spinks for County Auditor.

Gayla (Gay) M. Ernst

Walla Walla