Letters to the Editor Rain, shine, morning evening — Why?
I believe Molly brings knowledge, ability, experience and above all, non-partisan spirit.
When I was first appointed to Council, a decade ago, Molly was a mentor. When Mayor Sellers was chased away, Mayor Pro Tem, Molly, ran the city, without an administrator or finance director, and did a great job. So, not her first rodeo.
Let me correct misapprehensions, and misinformation, municipal government is NOT like running a business, it’s much more complicated and much more legally restricted. In many issues, the city has NO SAY. It’s not like Legislature or Congress.
Washington requires non-Partisan municipal elections for good reason.
In my experience … Every time partisanship entered council chambers, our city was less, Democrat, Republican, doesn’t mater, we were worse off.
I believe: Molly’s opponent brings little experience, but divisive partisanship from elsewhere. He represents a cabal that claims Republicanism, but has done everything possible to destroy the Clark County Republican Party. Led by David Madore, they chased away the good, and left Clark County paying millions in damages for the indefensible.
Is that what we want for Washougal?
“Molly Coston for Mayor!”
Washougal City Councilor Paul Greenlee,
Vote Smith for Camas City Council
I encourage you to vote for Melissa Smith for Camas City Council, Ward 1, Position 2. She is true to her ideals and has the experience and knowledge necessary for the decisions that affect us all. Melissa cares about her community, volunteering for the Friends of the Camas Cemetery. She has shown her dedication and trustworthiness as a current member of the City Council, so please let her continue in that role.
Eunice Abrahamsen,
Camas
Former Washougal councilor: Coursey best choice for mayor
Thanks, Washougal, for allowing me to serve as Washougal Councilor, 2012-2015. Now, Dan Coursey sits in the seat that I served in. Please allow me to recommend to you Dan Coursey, for Washougal mayor. Dan is highly qualified professionally with his background in computer systems engineering and banking, including financial analysis and commercial lending. Service to the community shows his heart: Alzheimers Association, InterFaith Treasure house, Run for the Hungry, West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Salvation Army of Washougal, Camas-Washougal Pathways Pregnancy Clinic and Shared Hope International, rescuing girls from sex trafficking. He serves the social needs of folks. Dan’s campaign theme, “Respectfully Putting Citizens First,” is more than a slogan. It’s a pledge to Washougal. You simply can’t go wrong by voting for this smart, experienced, ethical businessman. Vote Dan Coursey for Washougal mayor. Character does matter!
Connie Jo Freeman,
Washougal
Molly Coston will not divide with partisan controversies
I have been a member of the nonpartisan Washougal City Council for the past five years. Just over 10 years ago I was Clark County Republican Party chairman. These experiences taught me that partisan politics does not belong in small town city government.
This is why I am supporting Molly Coston for Washougal Mayor. She will stick to basics, not scoring partisan political points. Most citizens want their streets maintained and adequate police and fire protection. Few citizens want their city officials focusing on partisan matters they have little or no say over.
The Washougal City Council, in the past, caused needless division on matters with little or no connection to Washougal affairs on issues like drug regulation, immigration, light rail, and mixing church and state. These are matters for the state or federal government not a small-town city council.
Dan Coursey, Molly’s opponent, doesn’t believe this. At a campaign event, the first thing he said was that he is a life-long conservative Republican. Coursey even attacked Molly for being a former president of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. A look at Coursey’s reported campaign contributors show that most are from outside of Washougal, including many controversial figures associated with the far right of the local Republican Party. One can get the impression that he’s involved in Washougal government because of its seat on the C-Tran Board, so he can score political points in the fight against light rail.
Molly is not running for mayor to score political points. She will focus on city-issues and not push city government into partisan and divisive controversies. Please vote for Molly Coston for mayor of Washougal.
Brent Boger,
Washougal
‘Keep good thing going,’ vote for Keister and Spencer
Voters in the Camas-Washougal Port District have two easy choices on the ballot this year. Commissioners Larry Keister and John Spencer both seek to retain their positions. They are key members of a great team at the Port of Camas-Washougal, making many positive contributions to our community. The success of the Steigerwald Commerce Center adds to the good local jobs the Port brings to our area. Their marina and launch ramp provide boaters with easy access to a beautiful section of the Columbia River. The Grove Field Airport serves both personal and business aviation, and is the site of the Port’s annual Wheels and Wings Community Appreciation Day, a car and airplane show held each September. The Port provides the public with several parks along the Columbia River waterfront, including the new Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail, the venue for the Port’s free summer concerts and the community Fourth of July celebration. They are currently working to ensure that future development north of the Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail will occur with the community’s best future in mind. The Port is an inclusive, collaborative organization that has encouraged a more cooperative spirit in our greater community.
Vote to keep a good thing going. Vote for John Spencer and Larry Keister for Camas-Washougal Port Commission.
