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Faust's approach is working

Having experienced the former RDCK director for Area E for three terms, I am not pleased to discover Josh Smienk running for this position.

Having experienced the former RDCK director for Area E for three terms, I am not pleased to discover Josh Smienk is running again for this position. During all these years he didn’t seem to have much interest for Area E (especially Blewett).

There was virtually no communication with his constituents as a whole about RDCK decisions affecting Area E residents. His other interests, like the Columbia Basin Trust, seemed to take precedent. Some people who needed his advice reported that he did not return phone calls.

On the contrary the incumbent director, Ramona Faust, set up an email list after she was voted in, and informed us extensively about relevant issues. In my area, Blewett, she has listened to the concerns of people, worked to find solutions and informed the community about opportunities and hard decisions. The problems at Morning Mountain were tackled and the community was asked what their priorities are for recreation. Also very exciting is the trial run of bus service throughout Blewett.

I hope she will be able to continue her good work!

Jake Urech

Blewett