Re-elect, Ferrioli, Bentz

Although neither of Baker County’s representatives in the Oregon Legislature has an opponent in the Nov. 4 election, we urge voters to remember to cast their ballots for Sen. Ted Ferrioli and Rep. Cliff Bentz.

Both are strong advocates for issues vital to Baker County, including preserving water rights for farmers and ranchers, promoting renewable energy, and managing public forests both to produce timber and to reduce the risk of wildfire.

Both Bentz and Ferrioli also are Republicans who supply at least a little balance in the Legislature, in which Democrats hold majorities in both houses.

We count on Ferrioli and Bentz to remind their colleagues about what’s important on this side of the state.