To the Editor,

As I compared the candidates for Walla Walla County Commissioner District 2, I noticed that only one candidate has never stopped learning and never stopped trying to improve on what she already knows.

To me, that's an important fact because as county com- missioner, there is a lot to know. Every job has a learn- ing curve, but some jobs are just harder to learn because they are so complex. When you look at Chris Blackman's resume, I have no doubt that she has the intelligence and the determination to learn everything possible about the job. Fortunately because of her professional experi- ences in education and social services, Chris already has a good understanding of the is- sues facing working families in Walla Walla County, but rest assured Chris won't be satisfied with that level of un- derstanding. She will hit the ground running in her role as county commissioner. She won't lay low or do the mini- mum amount necessary. She will be visibly active from day one, talking to county employees, meeting regularly with elected officials, and at- tending committee meetings.

Chris Blackman won't wait until the last year of her first term to be visible. No, Chris won't do that. Chris Blackman has spent the last 20 years learning and doing. There's no reason to think she'll change now. I want an elected official who will serve the people and their interests, working every day full time. Anything less is a waste of money and a waste of our tax payer's time. Chris Black- man has my vote for Walla Walla County Commissioner District 2.

Shelli Fullen

Walla Walla