Allison seeks re-election

Wants to continue service, complete goals

GRANT COUNTY - Incumbent LeRoy Allison is running for re-election to the Grant County Board of Commissioners position two because he has several goals he hopes to achieve.

One goal entails updating the unified development code and implement it into growth management, he said. There are concerns about making it more user friendly and flexible to accommodate property owners and developers, he said.

Over the past eight years commissioners worked to rebuild various public works facilities. The final facility slated for rebuilding is located in district two, east of Moses Lake, he said.

Allison plans to get new accounting software operational by the end of the year to help produce financial reports for the state auditor.

He said his experience will help him to continue serving the county. He began his board service in 1993. Allison said it takes about two years for a commissioner to learn how to operate in the position and at least two fiscal cycles to learn the budgeting process.

Allison shared several accomplishments.

He helped institute a human resources department to help devise ways to keep valuable personnel.

Allison said he helped expedite the building permit process. In the past it took up to 17 weeks to get a building permit, now it takes three to four weeks, he said.

Allison approved a traffic unit of six deputies to reduce the number of severe vehicle collisions by making contact with speeding drivers.

"That's lowered the severity of accidents on county roads," he said.

He said people should vote for him because, "I'm committed to serve. I believe that we have a very well-operating board of commissioners working very well together as team Grant County. At this point we've got excellent personnel in all departments."

He said there is always an opportunity to improve infrastructure. Allison said there is a need for space and updates at the Grant County Courthouse. He said he will continue to work on security upgrades at the jail.

He said emergency services such as law enforcement are contingent upon the county budget. Allison said he does not want to reduce any services. All emergency services are being upgraded.

Improved radio systems and towers to cover larger areas and reduce "blank spots," are being implemented. Blank spots are areas where there is no radio communication.

To help promote tourism in Grant County he will continue to support the tourism committee. He said there are several natural resources such as the lakes drawing tourists to the area. The money they spend helps pay taxes.

Allison prefers the Republican party.