I am writing in support for reelecting Wes McCart for county commissioner. Commissioner McCart has become one of the most influential public servants in Eastern Washington and never fails to bring the concerns of Stevens County to the forefront in all matters legislative. His expertise has been critical in advocacy of remote rural counties, and he is called upon with great frequency to testify on the legislative floor for the betterment of not just his county, but every county East of the Cascades.

     Wes is firmly entrenched as the subject matter expert for many of the issues we face in Northeastern Washington. His knowledge on matters of water rights, timber issues, and the ever-increasing predator problems we deal with is a byproduct of his work ethic and ceaseless study. Simply put, Wes is easily one of the hardest working commissioners in the state.

     With the turnover in the 7^th legislative district and the 5^th congressional district, Commissioner McCart will be critical in the strategy and development our new representation develops. Stevens County has an opportunity to shape that representation, and there is not a stronger, more influential voice than that of Wes McCart.  With a projected turnover well north of a full third of our state legislators, now is the time to tell the story of Stevens County.  Commissioner McCart is the man for the job, and any failure to reelect him would be a tremendous setback. Not just for Stevens County, but for all of Eastern Washington.

John Gentle, Pend Oreille County Commissioner