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Supporting Zabala, Kelly and Laflin

I want to encourage Moscow voters to support Ann Zabala, Sandra Kelly, and Maureen Laflin on Tuesday. These three represent the Moscow that has been a little progressive island in traditionally regressive conservative state. Berends, Urquidez, and Mitchell do not uphold the values that have defined Moscow as a very special place to live for so many years.

Two of the candidates have stated that they would be in favor of removing an ordinance that protects LBGTQ people from discrimination; the other would not remove it but made it clear that he does not support those protections. Two of the conservative candidates belong to Christ Church, a cult-like fundamentalist group that has been trying to take control of Moscow for many years and demands obedience from its members. It would be naïve to think that with Berends, Urquidez, and Mitchell on the council further unchecked expansion of Christ Church would be prevented. Let’s not allow Moscow to become the Northwest version of Heritage USA of the Ark Encounter.

Let’s work against regressive ideology and unchecked sprawling growth. Vote for Ann Zabala, Sandra Kelly, and Maureen Laflin on Tuesday. Keep Moscow progressive.

Holli Cooper
Moscow

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