To the editor: I strongly encourage fellow Democrats to confidently and enthusiastically vote for Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Congress. Her demeanor, education, background, and governmental experience make Jamie the best prepared to represent us in Congress and also the most likely to win in November.

To the editor: My name is Brittan Schwartz and I am proud to say my mother, Kathy, is running for Wasco County commissioner. Although not unbiased as her daughter, I would like Wasco County to know what it was like growing up with Kathy as a mother because I know she will bring the same kind of tough love to the position.

To the editor: In the last week there have been several letters to the editor supporting gun control. Gun control is not the answer. These people seem to think if gun control is legislated then there won’t be any more shootings. They don’t seem to understand that the only ones turning in their guns will be the law abiding citizens.