To the Editor:

We support Chris Labhart for re-election as county commissioner. He has invested years of service and hard work into promoting Grant County’s economy and quality of life, as county commissioner, and previously served on both John Day and Canyon City councils as councilor and mayor. At county court meetings, we have been impressed with his willingness to listen to different viewpoints and to add to the discussion constructively. Commissioner Labhart takes the time to attend city council and school board meetings as well as visit senior centers throughout the county to hear from his constituents about their needs and concerns. His experience and background on local issues is tremendously helpful on the various local and state committees that he serves on as our representative, such as the Association of Oregon Counties Veterans steering committee, GC Local Community Advisory Council and the Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care. We appreciate his involvement in the community and the knowledge and expertise with which he represents his constituency. Experience and dedication makes a positive difference for our county!

Mark and Adele Cerny

Bear Valley