With our strongest support and recommendations, we ask you and your readers to vote for Robert Blanc for Port of Umatilla Commission.

Bob has served our county well and deserves to be reelected. His many years in business along with his solid understanding of the value of a strong economic base makes him uniquely qualified. We are confident he will give focused attention to the need to move forward with the development of the former Umatilla Army Depot.

Delayed action and financing confusion has been costly to the potential benefits our county needs. We know his first priority well be to serve the mission of the port and it’s role in guiding the Columbia Development Authority, which is the administrative arm of the redevelopment authority.

Please support Bob.

Mike and Jill Thorne

Pendleton