To the editor: The Dalles Chronicle endorsement of Rodger Nichols, a former member of the Chronicle “family,” over incumbent Steve Kramer should come as no surprise to anyone who is breathing.
Some endorsements are easy and some are made more difficult because the candidates are well matched in qualifications or have a similar campaign platform that leads one to question the need for change. In the case of challenger Rodger Nichols and incumbent Steve Kramer, who are vying for Position 2 on the Wasco County Commission, there were distinct differences for The Dalles Chronicle’s Editorial Board to consider.
We all received a reminder last week that free speech sometimes comes at a terrible cost. Twelve people at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo paid that price Jan 7 when gunmen attacked their Paris office and opened fire.
The Dalles Chronicle Editorial Board is evenly split between political viewpoints and also includes Marilyn Roth, publisher. Following is a breakdown of our vote for endorsements in local races, as well some of our concerns and comments:
For many years, Wasco County elected offices have been decided simply because no one bothered to run against the incumbent and voters had only one choice.
To the editor: Re: Ignorant editorial about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. You do know that a ‘foodstamp’ recepient cannot purchase prepared hot goods anywhere with an EBT card don’t you? Or are you just going on the ‘facts’ you get from faux news?
