Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
I have been privileged to spend many years in service to my neighbors through K-12 education and municipal government. Those experiences taught me that customer-focused leadership and strategic planning are critical assets. I support Bertha Clayton because she demonstrates these attributes. She and I may not agree in all areas and on all courses of action (similar to almost everyone), but Bertha has demonstrated she will listen and will seriously study the issues at hand.
I believe local public service positions should be non-partisan, and actions by County Commissioners are subject to the overall needs of the citizens who elect them. A member of the Board of County Commissioners should put their political party positions and bias aside and concentrate on providing basic services to residents. These basic services should be on behalf of all residents. Notably, citizens are not fundamentally capable of providing streets, highways, public safety, law enforcement, land management/planning, etc. on their own. This is the local government’s responsibility.
In essence, the purpose of local government is to provide non-partisan, basic services. Bertha’s moderate approach, management skills, work ethic, and sincere and deep commitment to her community will increase the value and quality of these services.
Jerry Cummins
Walla Walla, Wash.
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