The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Neighbors,

I am writing to express my concern for this lovely community that I have just become a part of. May God bless and protect you because I have some serious doubts that the Fire Department knows how.

As you may be aware, my husband, Michael Moynihan, was recently let go from the Columbia-Walla Walla Fire District after only three short months of employment. Since he has yet to learn why he was let go, I can only assume it has something to do with the transition to a more professional fire department, one that would be respected by other districts.

It could also have something to do with the incident in front of the fire station between Michael and Jake Long, where Jake became unglued about a change made to a piece of equipment.

Could it be that my husband, a 30-year veteran of one of the busiest fire departments in the nation was fired over a sticker and hurt feelings. Please tell me this isn’t so.

To conclude, this is your Fire Department leadership, these are the people you have to protect you.

A Fire Commission comprised of a bully and his Yes Men, and a fearful leader who has once again received the Fire Chief position by default. Waitsburg It’s time for a change.

My deepest condolences,

Tanya Moynihan

Waitsburg