After attending more than a few Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) meetings, over the past two years, we have come to several conclusions. First, the MLIRD board and staff are doing a truly amazing job of providing the users of Moses Lake with irrigation, rehabilitation and recreation. Thanks to the MLIRD our lake is the source of a secure irrigation water supply, stable rates, open and much cleaner water access, economic development, tourism income, and family and sporting recreation.

The MLIRD hosts the kids fishing derby, the hydroplane races, the Water Quality Institute, and the lake shore cleanup. They are responsible for replacing the gates at the North Outlet Dam, remodeling Connelly Park's restrooms, playground and beach, beginning the dredging process, and treating milfoil and other noxious weeds in addition to numerous other improvements.

The MLIRD has continually improved and maintained our community's largest asset all without any additional burden on city and county funds.

Our second conclusion is that the MLIRD Board and Staff have been professional, accommodating and beyond patient when dealing with unrealistic demands and personal attacks. The most recent accusations have gone beyond the point of ridiculousness with claims of election fraud. The MLIRD election process follows established RCWs and should not be subjected to anyone's disgruntled fabrications. We applaud the MLIRD for taking a stand against this kind of harassment, and we hope to see them continue their great work with Bill Bailey on the team.