Rep. Harbick Non-Vote on Wildfire Bill

Five years ago today, I lost my home of then 43 years on the river in the Holiday Farm Fire. As many, we barely escaped because of the lack of warning. As a result, I have closely followed the post-fire legislative and non-governmental actions to mitigate the damage to the community from another wildfire. HB 3940 was passed by the Legislature, and is now law. It addresses the prevention and suppression of wildfires.

I was surprised, and disappointed, to see that our Representative,

Darrin Harbick, chose not to vote on this important matter. On July 8,

I emailed and called his office and asked 2 simple questions: (1) why did he not vote, and (2) was he in favor of, or in opposition to, the bill? He has not responded.

Saturday will be a community commemoration of the 5 year mark in community recovery. Perhaps our Representative will attend. If you see Rep. Harbick, ask him the above 2 simple questions. I hope to do so.

David Jensen

Vida