Newly formed PAC supports progress

DAYTON–A Political Action Committee (PAC) was recently formed called the Neighbors United for Progress (N.U.P.) by a group of local citizens in early May. The organization will raise money to support candidates in local elections, and to raise awareness of local issues.

The new group was launched and registered with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission in early May according to N.U.P. chair Elise Severe, with Teeny McMunn as treasurer, Shellie McLeod, vice-chair; and Kari Dingman, secretary.

The group is a multi-partisan group with a direction to encourage sound government and a thriving livable family friendly community. “We are a multi-partisan group, and our major focus will be on good governance,” said Severe. “One of the most important purposes of government is to support the maintenance of services and amenities to keep our community attractive to new businesses and residents. We will support candidates who pledge to do that.”

Severe pointed out that Columbia County’s birth rate is lower than its death rate. “We can’t sustain our population and economic base without new people moving to the area,” she said. “We need people to shop in our stores. We need businesses to supply jobs. And we need kids to enroll in our schools.”

N.U.P. has announced that it will support Republican Jack Miller in the race for Columbia County Commissioner, District 3, in this fall’s election.

More information on the Neighbor’s United for Progress PAC, can be found on Facebook.