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In a letter to The Times, County Commissioner Greg Tompkins announced he would not seek re-election.

“After much thought and consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election to a fifth term as Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 3. I am proud of the accomplishments and changes I have been a part of during my sixteen years as a county commissioner. I had the pleasure of working with very dedicated and committed former county commissioners, David Carey, Pam Ray, Gregg Loney, Senator Perry Dozier and Jim Johnson as well as my current seatmates Commissioners Todd Kimball and Jenny Mayberry.

“Also, I would be remiss not to include retired Clerk of the Board, Connie Vinti, current Clerk of the Board, Diane Harris and Assistant Clerk of the Board, Jill Munns, who have made the past sixteen years enjoyable and successful.

"I have full intentions of completing the remainder of my term as we are in the midst of some major construction projects at the Courthouse campus and potentially with the Walla Walla City-County dispatch facility.

“It has been a pleasure serving the taxpayers of Walla Walla County and I have sincerely appreciated the moral and financial support I have received from my constituents throughout my years of service. I’m looking forward to slowing down and spending time with my family, most importantly with my grandchildren.”