In her recent letter, Washington County Commissioner Electra Janis points out that Washington County did not raise taxes last year, which is great for residents and businesses. It is only fair and truthful to point out that many farmers in Washington County are still suffering from the ...

In a letter to the editor on March 22, “No need to fear unrealized capital gains tax,” Brian Lemley states that capital gains will only hit the “very rich.” Well, I am a fifth-generation fruit and vegetable farmer here in Washington County and I am in no way rich. I work hard every ...