The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Lisa Morrow was born and raised in the Touchet Valley and has lived in Waitsburg for 13 years. She has coached Little League, leads the 4-H PenPals Swine Club, and is treasurer of the Home and School Association, spearheading many events and fundraisers.

Morrow thinks her fresh "eyes and ears" may bring a different perspective to the council, and sees her career experience at the Washington State Penitentiary as a benefit.

"Working for the State, I have been exposed to diverse situations and work settings and can use what I have learned in my career when faced with hard decisions in the community. 

"You will find that the quality that I most treasure is honesty. Sometimes, I am too honest and people hear things that they do not want to, but you always know where you stand with me. I also have a very big heart and hate to see anyone suffer or have hard times. If there is something that I have and can help someone I tend to always be there if possible," she said.

Morrow sees the struggle to keep local businesses in the community as the biggest challenge facing Waitsburg. She would also like to see a revival in the level of community involvement.

"Our little town is dwindling. It would be great if we could create growth and become a place of interest. We have a great community and some wonderful kids growing up here. I hope to keep it that way," she said.