Letter to Editor | Palmateer extends congratulations to Minney, thanks to supporters

||| FROM RYAN PALMATEER |||

I want to thank all of the voters who supported me in my not quite successful effort to become the San Juan County Council member from District 1. I also want to thank all the folks who helped me with my campaign. We’d never have gotten so close without you. I’m truly grateful to all of you, voters and volunteers, for your confidence in me.

I’ve extended my congratulations to my opponent, Christine Minney, and told her that I’m available to help her with those issues in which I have knowledge and experience, particularly dealing with climate change and renewable energy.

I want to assure all of you that I’m not going anywhere. I intend to remain actively engaged in the issues that prompted me to run for council. In addition to the two I’ve mentioned, they include affordable housing, diversifying our local economy and supporting and expanding local agriculture.

Thank you again for your help and support.