Letter to the Editor: Hammond running for 13th District state rep

To the Editor:

I recently spent a rainy but wonderful Wednesday campaigning in Odessa for representative position #2 in the 13th District. Since my husband and I have attended Odessa’s Deutschesfest for years, I was looking forward to the visit.

The people were open, friendly and clearly proud of their community, as they should be.

Voters shared a variety ideas and concerns. One common concern was a feeling that Odessa, as well as eastern Washington in general, did not get the attention, understanding and respect it deserves. The most frequently expressed opinion was a desire for new leadershi...