Okanogan County needs a new District 3 commissioner

Jim DeTro has been an Okanogan County commissioner for eight years and is running for another four years. This is why you should not vote for him.

In 2016, after two of his compatriot county commissioners were defeated, he said that he would not run again. But, then he changed his mind because no other Republican registered.

Although DeTro is the commissioner chairman, he is seldom involved except in his perfunctory role of calling for a vote or declaring a motion approved. His personal interest comments about wolves are inflammatory and divisive. His website is questionable at best. He is willing to create a confrontation but not provide a solution during commissioners’ meetings. Earlier this year, his 3rd District had water and sewer rights’ discussions, but he did not respond or contribute to these interests.

In 2016, Jim and his ATV friends rode from his 3rd District to Winthrop, in violation of county, federal agency, and Winthrop ordinances. His ride was despite judicial rulings that mandated the county do a more thorough review than Jim wants to ride his ATV anywhere. His comment in Winthrop was the equivalent of — well, we contributed money to the Winthrop economy eating lunch there, so you should ignore the fact that we broke the law.

Do you want an elected official who disregards the law? Is this a person who you want representing us in county government? My answer is NO! Commissioner candidate Salley Bull is an experienced community advocate, responsive, and inclusive. She is the best choice for our vote.

Sharon Sumpter

Winthrop