I’m sad to see Bill Hansell retiring as our state senator for District 29. But I have known Dr. Dave Drotzmann for 20-plus years professionally and watched him grow and develop a successful optometry practice, become mayor of Hermiston for 12 years now, and recently become president of the League of Oregon Cities.

He is pro-life, supports gun rights and understands the importance of our natural resources and the dams in our region.

I am supporting Dave Drotzmann to fill Sen. Bill Hansell’s spot as our state senator and I hope you will as well.

Mike Garton

Milton-Freewater