I've known Tony Benegas for approximately 15 years and fully support his re-election to the West Richland City Council. Tony and his wife have lived in West Richland for 26 years.

Tony cares about the people and the city of West Richland. His ability to team with and build consensus with our other elected officials has provided vital funding and development for West Richland. One example is a $254,000 grant to start revitalizing the Van Giesen-Yakima River entrance into our city. Tony isn't content with just maintaining our quality of life -- he works hard to bring progress to problems that others just discuss.

The fact that Tony also dedicates his time to the United Way Board of Benton and Franklin Counties and the Washington State Civil Rights commission shows that Tony is interested in making our community a better place.

Tony ensures even busy people are heard through the use of scientific surveys for the city's economic development and park boards. These surveys allow the voices of a representative sample of the city to be heard in addition to those who regularly attend the council meetings.

Please vote for Tony Benegas for West Richland City Council.

REBEKAH KRIEG. West Richland