by Linda D. Schmitt, Chair, Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee
On behalf of the Central Committee of Ravalli County Democrats, we would like to thank our county’s Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg for her professionalism, courtesy, and commitment to ensuring election integrity.
Local Democrats and many Republicans agree on few things, but the honesty and accuracy of Ravalli County’s elections is one. Credit for this confidence can be traced directly to Plettenberg and her staff. In fact, she is recognized statewide as an inspiration for how county elections offices should be organized.
A few months ago when the John Birch wing of the local Republican Party insisted the county conduct a hand-count of all ballots in all elections, Plettenberg resisted, explaining that such labor-intensive and time-consuming tactics are counterproductive, grossly inaccurate, and not wise for Ravalli County citizenry.
Thank you, Regina, for the way you manage elections here in the Bitterroot.
WMA says
Did members of BLM take over the Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Ravalli County and embezzle thousands of dollars from their bank account? No.
Did JBS do so to the Republican Central Committee. Yes. Absolutely.
Patty Franklin says
I agree with everything you said here except, the John Birch Society is NOT a wing of the Republican Party any more than BLM is a “wing” of the Democrat Party. They are both repulsive organizations.