Letter to Editor: Jones Will Work Hard as Parks Commissioner

— from Alyson Stephens —

Please join me in voting for Deborah Jones for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner. I have known Deb for many years and appreciate her many talents and her generous spirit. With her experience and abilities, I feel she is the right choice for OIPRD.

A mother of two young boys, Deb is highly respected by the other Orcas parents. She works hard to help Orcas kids and families, whether coaching soccer, painting the Funhouse Commons, or using her design expertise to assist with nonprofit fundraisers. Those who know her often seek her ideas and advice.

Deb has talked about the importance of coaching continuity in our youth sports. Through OIPRD programs, young kids often fall in love with a sport, and learn the fundamentals. As they grow, they progress through middle school and high school sports. If we want our island kids to have a successful sports experience through the years, we need everyone involved to communicate, and plan together. This includes the high school and middle school coaches, school administration, school board, OIPRD coaches, and the OIPRD board. Cohesiveness between the coaches and organizations will build strong sports programs from high school varsity on down. Deb recognizes this need, she is a great listener and team builder, and will work to make this happen.

Having served on a town council, as well as a community foundation board and a homeowner association board, Deb has the knowledge and the organizational experience to get things done. If you vote for Deb, you will be helping to elect an excellent commissioner for the OIPRD board.