OPINION: Berschauer put personal interests first; vote King for commissioner

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration with the actions of County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer during her term.

Rather than serving all county residents, Berschauer has put personal interests first — at the expense of our community. One concerning issue has been her termination of long-standing, beneficial relationships with key county partners that provide vital services to local families and businesses. Cutting ties with these organizations helps no one and only disrupts important programs.

Also troubling is the cronyism displayed by Ms. Berschauer appointing close friends and family members to positions on county committees and the county park board. This raises ethics questions and means qualified candidates may have been passed over due to personal connections rather than merit.

Ms. Berschauer has repeatedly refused state and federal funding that could have helped address major county issues like homelessness and public health needs. Her obstruction has prevented millions of dollars from flowing into our community to support vulnerable populations and critical services.

With this pattern of self-serving decisions, ethical lapses, and obstructive governance, it's clear Ms. Berschauer has prioritized her own interests over those of county residents. We deserve better representation that uplifts all our citizens. It's time for a change in leadership. Vote David “Bubba” King for Yamhill County commissioner.