Yakima Herald Republic Editorial Board Endorses Curtis
Curtis was elected in 2022 after lawsuits forced the county to redraw commissioner district lines to better reflect the Latino population. Since taking office, he has proven himself to be a practical problem-solver, an effective collaborator and a steadying influence on a board that has faced significant challenges in the past few years.
He represents the commissioners’ office on more than a dozen boards and committees and has maintained a public profile that positively reflects the county.
His time as the chief financial officer for his family’s local business, his stint on the Yakima County Planning Commission and his involvement with numerous community organizations have honed his abilities to find common ground.
He’s shown an impressive capability to understand and engage with a range of people who hold diverse beliefs, interests and goals.
We have no doubt that either candidate would be successful. And we believe either would work tirelessly on behalf of Yakima County residents.
At a juncture like this, though, we see no reason to replace Curtis.
Redistricting has disrupted the election cycle, meaning Curtis hasn’t even served two years yet of what would normally be a four-year term. We think he deserves the opportunity to continue what he’s started.
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