I am disappointed to learn from the Nisqually Valley News front-page story March 22, 2018 

While patronizing local businesses I have seen people exiting their cars while being in handicapped parking. 

I just learned of a new bill that the Republicans are trying to get through Congress. It seems that states’ rights are only important when it works for their owners. 

There’s an important local election happening on March 3 you probably don’t know about.   It’s for the Thurston Conservation District Board.

When the governors met with President Trump about what to do with school shootings, we thought Gov. Jay Inslee was very disrespectful to the President when he told the President he should tweet less about the problem. 

The Thurston Conservation District has a budget of almost $2 million and is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors. But unlike other local elections, you will not receive a ballot automatically.

Regarding the recent failure of the Yelm school bond, I’d like to point out that the people who voted “no” did not necessarily vote “no” because they are mean-spirited or uncaring. Not buying something because you can’t afford it is not an excuse but, rather, a rational response.

Recently, I have been struggling to find words to speak on gun control, schools, mental health, violence and the justice system. 

I would like to draw your attention on the coming elections concerning the Thurston Conservation District. 

It is my honor to serve on the Yelm Dollars for Scholars committee.