GRANT COUNTY PUD

Reader endorses Bob Bernd

I would like to personally endorse Bob Bernd for Grant County PUD Commissioner. I have known Bob for four years, serving with him at the Washington State PUD Association in Olympia, and in my capacity as a Douglas County PUD Commissioner. Through these and other venues, I have observed Bob to deal with diverse opinions with a respectful ear and open mind. Bob demonstrates a "common sense" approach to issues and relationships, skills likely honed by his many years as a small business owner.

Bob has many characteristics I admire. He is honest, transparent, consistent, accessible, and open-minded. Furthermore, when Bob was chairman of the Washington PUD Association's Legislative Committee, he demonstrated strong organization skills and an easy-going personality that made potentially contentious issues easy to discuss and debate. I believe these skills and personality traits have and will benefit Grant County, and our entire region.

Bob Bernd has done a good job for Grant County PUD, and deserves a 2nd term as PUD Commissioner. Without hesitation, I endorse Bob Bernd for Grant County PUD Commissioner.

Ron Skagen

East Wenatchee