McClain lacks qualifications

To The Eagle:

Last week’s letter about the experience levels of all the other assessors in surrounding counties is very interesting. Why should Wahkiakum County be the only county in SW Washington with an assessor who has no certifications and no training in real estate appraisal?

Brian McClain’s lead in the primary is concerning to me. People are ignoring his lack of qualifications. He promises he’ll get certifications, but the kind of experience and training he’ll need to be competent doesn’t take just weeks or months. And of course, there’s no guarantee he’ll even pass.

People want to take this risk? I don’t get it.

Hannah Booth

Cathlamet