Commentary: A dying Fish and Wildlife commissioner’s parting letter to WA’s governor

By: Victor Garcia

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,147

Last Updated: 14 hours, 48 minutes ago

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Editor’s note: Victor Garcia, who was appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in April 2025, died over the weekend. Before he passed, the hunter, fisherman and retired educator penned a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson, offering a roadmap for choosing a successor who could help forge stronger ties between commissioners and with the diverse interests with whom they interact. Here is an unedited copy of the letter provided by …

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