Letters

Colfax

The county commissioner race for District 1 offers voters two individuals who are sincerely committed to serving Whitman County. In this time of divisive budget concerns, Art Swannack is the right person to deal with the challenges our county faces.

Art is very approachable and listens with an open mind. He does his homework and looks at issues from a very practical and fiscally responsible viewpoint. Art isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions and he is refreshingly succinct and to-the-point with his matter-of-fact responses that drill down to the heart and facts of the issue. He is a team player and has an extensive background in leadership and policy development at the local, state and federal levels.

Art is also a hardworking family man who has volunteered many hours to his community as 4H leader, school board member and fire commissioner. We would be well-served in the County Commissioners’ Chambers by Art Swannack.

Shan Kelly,