Expanding commissioners deserves your 'Yes' vote

Rarely is it a good idea when more government is seen as a positive change, but in the case of Spokane County Proposition 1, the Cheney Free Press editorial board thinks it is a good idea to expand the board of Spokane County Commissioners from its present three members to five.

We probably never want to think that our public servants work too hard, but in the case of commissioners, they have many long days. They attend numerous meetings in a week and are likely to serve on just as many boards, which means there is little time to connect with the citizens they represent.

The system of three co...