The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

To the Editor:

When I announced my candidacy in January for position 1, Washington State House of Representative – Legislative District #16, I imagined discussions on neighbors’ doorsteps and forums with engaged citizens. I imagined listening, learning, agreeing and agreeing to disagree. However, the word pandemic did not come to mind, yet here we are. According to the 4 county health departments that make up LD#16, each have confirmed cases of COVID 19 and sadly, 4 people have died in Benton county.

My campaign plan and strategy required a swift rework. In lieu of the recommendations from the...