Support for Bertha Clayton

Dear Editor,

Bertha Clayton will bring excellent and responsible leadership to Walla Walla County Commission. Her skills are based on a strong family, impressive education, successful work experience, and devotion to our area of Washington State. Bertha grew up in Waitsburg on her family’s farm, earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and a law degree from University of Idaho.

Devoting her skills and knowledge to local organizations, Bertha has already enhanced our area in many ways. Before law school, Bertha was a paralegal and taught ESL and GED classes at Walla Walla Community College. In 2016 Washington State Employment Security hired her to advocate for migrant seasonal farmworkers’ interests. She practiced law at Hernandez Immigration Law and Hess Law Offices.

While serving with Bertha as trustees for Blue Mountain Community Foundation, I observed her leadership and concern for local residents. She was also on the Providence St. Mary Medical Center Mission Board and WSU Alumni Association Board. With her experience and approachable attitude, Bertha will sensibly manage county finances and seek revenue without raising taxes through the assistance of local, state, and federal agencies.

Please join me in voting for Bertha Clayton as Walla Walla County commissioner, District 1.

Sandi Blackaby

Walla Walla, Wash.