By SUE RYAN
News staff writer
July 5, 2007

Hood River County commissioners have re-appointed Joyce Reinig as a representative to the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area commission.

She was selected out of five candidates who had applied for the post.

Because of a county policy set in 2005, the longtime representative had to apply and be interviewed. Reinig has served as Hood River County’s appointee since the creation of the Gorge Commission in 1987.

“I’m very excited I’ve been reappointed as there are some very critical issues we need to deal with at this time,” Reinig said. “I feel my seniority and knowledge will be important during this time.”

The other four candidates included Scott Franke, Gorham Blaine, North Cheatham and Deborah Phillips.

For more on the issues facing the Gorge Commission, take a look at its Tuesday agenda at http://www.gorgecommission.org