Former commissioner supports Bertha Clayton

To the editor,

As a Republican and former county commissioner, I am supporting Bertha Clayton for Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 1, as I believe she is the best educated and most qualified candidate to hold this position.

Prior to becoming a member of Bertha’s campaign committee, I met with her over a nine-month period and vetted her extensively. I am satisfied her governing philosophy will be non-political and her fiscal position conservative.

The vast majority of decisions made by the Board of County Commissioners are monetary and administrative based on state statute. Local county elected officials, for the most part make decisions for the entire county without political idealisms. Electing the most qualified person for the job, setting aside partisan politics, will benefit us all. Bertha is extremely ethical, an attorney by profession who is articulate and will communicate with the public well.

Please take the opportunity to acquaint yourself with Bertha and her platform by viewing her website, http://www.electberthaclayton.com. I believe you will find her experience, community involvement and overall vision for Walla Walla County’s future to be a refreshing approach to governing.

Pam Ray

Walla Walla, Wash.