The Washington State Farm Bureau political action committee has endorsed Jim Boyer for Jefferson County commissioner.
Boyer, 64, a Port Ludlow home builder and a Republican, is challenging Democrat John Austin, 69, also of Port Ludlow, for the District 3 seat on the county commission in the Nov. 2 general election.
The recommendation for the state endorsement came from the North Olympics County Farm Bureau which covers Jefferson and Clallam counties, said Dan Wood, director of local affairs for the Washington Farm Bureau.
“Your willingness to step up and run for office is a key element in maintaining self-government in your county, in our state and in our nation,” the endorsement said.
“Thank you for the sacrifice you are making for our communities.”
The farm bureau thanked all candidates who were endorsed for running, Wood said.
“We’re proud to have the endorsement,” Boyer said.
“I’m glad to be recognized for my interest in preserving farms and farmers and their water.”
Bob Sokol, a volunteer for Boyer’s campaign, who provided notice of the endorsement on Friday, said that Boyer “has made water availability for irrigation and farm stock (horses, cows, sheep) a key issue as a private citizen and currently as a candidate for county commissioner.
“He realizes that agriculture is an extremely important segment of our local economy and locally grown food is important to our overall welfare.”
Washington Farm Bureau “is a not-for-profit membership organization representing family farms and ranches and those who support them,” the endorsement said.
