It's time for a change

We finally have an opportunity to truly change the composition of our Board of Commissioners. We need to restore balance and openness to this important public body. Washington County faces difficult decisions that affect every aspect of our quality of life. These choices need to be arrived at through inclusion and involvement of every interested citizen.

I believe that despair will shift to hope if we elect Greg Mecklem (District 4) and Greg Malinowoski (District 2) to restore a citizen voice on the Commission. These respected citizens and small business owners are each newcomers to the political process. They face an upward challenge to counter the influence of money and special interest to be our next Commissioners. They are running as a result of their frustration with Washington County's public process with no evidence of desire for personal gain.

There is a reason why the Fair Boosters and others continue to raise concerns regarding our fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is one of many issues that do not meet the test of public process as the county excludes true transparency with the illusion of an open process. Interested citizens should be able to voice their concerns without fear of retaliation or alienation.

Please consider joining me in supporting Greg Mecklem (www.gregmecklem.com) and Greg Malinowski (www.friendsformalinowski.com). Please check them out to provide the balance that we desperately need.

 
Lyle Spiesschaert
3150 NW Thatcher Road
Forest Grove, OR  97116
503.357.5757

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