To the Editor,

I am endorsing Kate Hockersmith as Waitsburg’s next Mayor. I urge the residents of Waitsburg to consider what they want to see happen under new leadership for the City.

As a new resident of Waitsburg, I was dismayed to find that under the current leadership of Mayor Dunn, the swimming pool closed, the fairgrounds in disrepair and of the Weller Building under consideration to be sold.

If elected mayor, Kate Hockersmith will be an advocate for thoughtful, and well-planned development of the historic downtown area.

I truly believe that as mayor of Waitsburg, Kate would provide transparency in local government, improve communication and collaboration between businesses and residents as a means to provide recreational activities on a year-round basis.

Under her leadership, Kate would improve the budgeting process to better align with operation and maintenance plans and restore responsibility and functionality to the city committees.

Join me in voting for transparency and integrity! Vote for Kate Hockersmith for Mayor of Waitsburg.

Greg L. Tate

Waitsburg, Wash.