Ron Gamache
Party: Republican
Candidate for: County Commissioner
Incumbent? Yes
Age: 65
Hometown: Yakima
Occupation: Retired-farmer
50-word statement: With my proven county government experience I pledge to work diligently to maintain the services you desire, increase economic development and be responsive to your needs.
Our budgeting of available funds is based on community priorities rather than zero based budgeting.
Experience counts now more than ever for future issues.
Three priorities: 1. Local employment opportunities with job expansion.
2. Use county money effectively through priorities.
3.Protect our justice funding for safety in our communities.
Web site: www.rongamache08.org
E-mail address: info@rongamache08.org
Phone number: 509 972 2969
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Did you know that by choosing to invest in our community, you are choosing to "live united?"
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KENNEWICK -- The United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties is having an informational meeting for those interested in proposing ideas for innovative and evidence-based programs that address local health and human service issues in the bi-county area.
The board of directors has identified education, health, safety and self-sufficiency as priorities for the July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014, funding cycle.
The meeting will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at United Way, 401 N. Young St., Kennewick. Reservations can be made by calling 783-4012.
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The board of directors has identified education, health, safety and self-sufficiency as priorities for the July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, cycle.
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