It appears no one is holding grudges following Debbie Poochigian's election to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.

Supervisor Bob Waterston gave a warm welcome to Poochigian, who attended the county’s budget hearings last Thursday.

Waterston did not appear to be a Poochigian supporter in the June primary. His campaign committee gave $10,000 to a political organization that supported Poochigian’s opponent, Clovis City Council Member Nathan Magsig. Although Waterston never officially endorsed either candidate in the campaign, he did say that he thought Magsig was more qualified for the job.

But he put those sentiments aside as he asked Poochigian to stand and be recognized as the next District 5 representative.

“It’s time for some new blood,” Waterston said. “I think she’s got some good ideas.”

Poochigian said she wasn’t surprised by Waterston’s actions. Instead, she said it was “a nice and gracious thing for him to do”.