I’m voting for Dan Richardson to be a Wasco County Commissioner. I’ve worked with him for over a decade as a board member on The Dalles Watershed Council. I respect his ability to listen to others, consider the bigger picture, and make thoughtful comments and informed decisions. I’ve enjoyed working with Dan to pull invasive plant material and to plant native trees and shrubs in local watersheds around The Dalles.
Dan is familiar with Wasco County and regional issues. He has worked for more than a decade for Underwood area farmers, ranchers and private property owners to address agricultural concerns, wildfire resiliency, forest health, stream restoration, and water quality issues.
Dan has become a leader in Wasco County as an elected council member of The City of The Dalles. In that position he has demonstrated his leadership skills as a good listener, one who does his homework, studies the issues, asks thoughtful questions, collaborates with other members of the council and who makes informed decisions.
I know Dan as a friend who, with his wife, Judy and his daughter, values his family. I have often sought his opinions on water quality and wetland issues in and around The Dalles. He has always been willing to take the time to help me better understand issues and to give me good trusted advice.
Like me, I hope you will also vote for Dan as a Wasco County Commissioner.
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