Letters - Aug. 27, 2009

Best suited

I am writing to support Pat Hailey for representative.

I have spoken with her and believe that her current experience in Agriculture and her willingness to work with others would be a great asset to our county.

In my dealings with county issues and candidates, as past Whitman County Republican chairman for four years, I was impressed with the friendliness and hardworking nature of both Pat and Steve — former representative. She is willing to carry on the work and vision that Steve, our former representative started.

We need to elect someone who has our local values at heart and on her mind, and who is a team player. My conversation and past experience with her convinced me that she is the right person for our county!

She brings name recognition — carrying on the Hailey name, and I believe is the best one suited to represent us.

Wes Taylor,

Pullman

Experience

I’m writing this letter in support of Susan Fagan’s bid for a seat in the Washington House of Representatives. I’ve known Susan for over 20 years, and I know her to be a person of integrity, high energy and gifted with the intelligence to make a difference in Olympia. She has decades of experience dealing with policy issues at the local, state, and federal level. She also has a strong business background and will bring a much needed perspective to state government.

I think Susan demonstrates a strong understanding of issues that are important to us, such as energy policy, healthcare reform and support of education. We need a strong, reasoned and informed voice that will be heard in Olympia.

Mike Thomason,

Pullman