Charter will improve government

Democracy seeks to give voice to all parts of a diverse community, not just one, as Commissioner Wesen desires.

Apparently, in responding to the charter measure, his “biggest concern is the loss of representation in the agricultural community.” While two of three commissioners are from farming families, passage of a charter doesn’t mean there will be a loss of representation of farmers.

First, the charter will be developed by seven individuals elected from each of the three districts represented by our commissioners.

Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including agricultural, have filed as f...