Letters July 14

Endorses Wilson

Dave Wilson has proven to us many times that he is dedicated and is working hard daily. He talks to people daily, goes to many events to meet people and hands out brochures.

Dave as an independent believes in investing in our country's future, through education, infrastructure and research as well as the development of clean energy resources that protect our environment.

Dave knows that the government does have a role to play in building a strong economy and guarding its citizens against discriminatory practices or the abuses or failures of the market.

Let's end the gridlock by voting for Dave Wilson, a person that wants to represent the American people in the broad political center and build working relationships with other members of Congress.

Louise and Joe Harless, Spokane

Verner

endorsement

Commissioner of Public Lands elections typically receives little attention. Yet the actions of the Commissioner of Public Lands dramatically impacts our lives every summer during fire season.

Mary Verner is the former mayor of Spokane. She is the only candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands with executive branch experience. Furthermore, Mary has served as Deputy for Wildfire & Administration with the Department of Natural Resources for the last three years. She will not need two or three years of on-the-job training. Mary would be ready to hit the ground running the day she is sworn in.

Washington state has suffered back-to-back record fire seasons due to exceptionally hot and dry summers. Mary Verner has worked tirelessly with fire chiefs and other officials to address the daunting challenges faced by the fire service and those affected by wildfire. She has earned the respect of fire service professionals around Washington. She has solid roots in rural Washington. Mary Verner is the only candidate with experience who understands our needs first hand.

Please join me and fire service professionals around Washington state and vote for Mary Verner, Commissioner of Public Lands.

Thomas R. McGarry. Commissioner,

Spokane County Fire District 9

Cream of the crop?

If one of the two president candidates are elected, we will have set a record for having chosen one of the most disliked candidates in the history of our sharply divided country. Both The Red and The Blue are pleading for their party members to give their candidates a break and forgive their mistakes.

With Hillary's far left policies that will either greatly raise our 19.2 trillion-dollar debt or cause an increase in taxes to pay for her expanded social program? Also, she is considered to be the ultimate insider compared to The Donald who appears to be the ultimate outsider. The polls tell us that the voters are tired of insiders.

The Donald's boisterous tone appears to be getting muffled as he changes tactics to try and improve his numbers. He has not disclosed his financial situation as of 7-2-16.

Two things are certain, large sums of money will be spent and no stones will be left unturned.

Do you think the parties will stick with their candidates or will they panic and go against who the delegates have chosen?

Are you surprised that these two are considered the cream of the crop?

Gerald W. Ray, Spokane