I would like to endorse Judy Baker Bilanko for North Bend City Council position 7. Judy and I grew up together while riding our horses with the Snoqualmie Valley Riding Club in the 1950’s. Our parents were also involved with the riding club and its activities. Those times instilled in both of us the importance and value of working with others for the betterment of the community.

As a member and officer of the Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club, Judy chaired the scholarship committee. She worked with Mount Si High School and the horticulture department to provide scholarship funds to graduating seniors.

Judy’s position on the North Bend Parks Commission also helped the garden club expand its community involvement. She worked with the city’s public works department so we could plant and adopt the huckleberry row in the new parking lot on Main Street.

Because of a background in the banking industry and as a small city public information officer, Judy has the knowledge and experience in how city government operates. Judy is now retired, and has the time to give back to her community.

Please join me in voting for Judy.

Vicki Tennant Bettes

North Bend