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Vote Smart for West Richland City Council

John Smart is the type of leader that West Richland needs to move our city forward on a sensible, sustainable path.

He understands how poorly planned growth not only negatively impacts the quality of life for residents, but also hinders future development. He knows leaders should seek a balance between economic development and maintaining the family friendly, rural atmosphere that we enjoy here. He appreciates how much our parks and quiet streets contribute to making this the city that so many have chosen to call home and will work with us to preserve them.

John won’t “rubber-stamp” a project. He will first seek to identify the total financial costs as well as any impact, positive or negative, that it would create for the community.

Most importantly, he will make every effort to represent the residents by listening to citizen input and encouraging them to form partnerships with the city.

John Smart is the type of representation that is much needed in city government. For more information, go to www.johnsmartforwestrichland.org.

Pam Richey

West Richland

This story was originally published October 19, 2015 at 6:31 PM with the headline "Vote Smart for West Richland City Council."

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