Letter: Vote Bill Jenkin for state legislator

I support Bill Jenkin for state legislator in the 16th District. We have major issues impacting central and southeastern Washington. We need a strong leader fighting for our interest in Olympia. Bill Jenkin is that person.

Bill is an experienced small businessman. He understands the issues that need addressed to help attract and keep businesses operating.

We need someone to help fight for schools and our kids. Bill is the president of the Prosser School Board and intimately knows the issues that need fixed. Bill understands school levy equalization and the impact of the McCleary court decision. We need his experience fighting for us to keep school funding affordable.

Bill understands the importance of agriculture. Bill is a wine vineyard owner and knows the issues we all care about related to farming, irrigation and regulations.

When compared with the other candidates on the ballot, Bill is the choice I am making. He has the experience, knowledge and background to best represent all of our interests.

This story was originally published July 22, 2016 at 1:53 AM with the headline "Letter: Vote Bill Jenkin for state legislator."