Dan Blankenship running for commissioner

Dan Blankenship of Ritzville is running for Adams County Commissioner in District 1.

Blankenship, 64, grew up in Washtucna and moved to Ritzville 26 years ago. He is a retired dryland farmer and former business owner.

His background in public affairs includes serving as president of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers as well as serving in several committee positions with the National Association of Wheat Growers.

Blankenship said as a business owner he understands the importance of fiscal responsibility and maintaining a budget.

He said his primary reason for running for commissioner...