To The Eagle:

I am not sure how many people are aware that there have been recent discussions regarding the possibility of a merge between Port District 1 and Port District 2 of Wahkiakum County. There may be cost benefits to merge, which could be passed on to the tax payers. On the other hand, there are worries that perhaps it would result in some areas being underrepresented.

There is also the thought out there that if it works don't fix it. At this point there is no agenda out there that is a driving force, it is more of an input gathering stage. I would be interested in hearing how the public feels about this. If you have thoughts about this one way or another and would like your voice to be heard, please come to our regular meeting this month, which we will hold at the Skamokawa Methodist Church, 5:30, Feb 19. We are meeting there this month to accommodate more people than our office does. We hope to see you there.

Lori Scott

Commissioner Port District 2

of Wahkiakum County