To the Editor:

I feel strongly that it is imperative to vote for a candidate that has actual experience in citywide issues and direct participation in county governing and organization and decision-making.

Gordon Larson has that with 25 years in the state police as an officer and trainer both, 12 years on the school board, a business man and rancher who has direct understanding of the issues with both ranching and the forestry issues, as well as the immediate concerns and issues of the community at large, both with the county and the towns of Grant County.

Sam Palmer is the brother of the county sheriff and a nurse with the hospital, a clearly honorable profession, but hardly qualifications to now jump into being a county commissioner.

Gordon Larson has the experience, the skills and the knowledge to provide a positive influence on our county court.

Need I say more? Need there be any further consideration?

Jim Bay

John Day