— from Dean I. Tharp, Bellingham —
I am writing in wholehearted support of Nick Power’s candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney. As a former union representative and advocate for San Juan Island County employees I have been in a unique position to observe the complicated workings of county employee relations and how the county prosecutor’s office can provide a needed, guiding hand when personnel disputes arise. Sadly, my experience shows this vital leadership has not been evident in the actions of the current county prosecutor.
Because labor unions cannot enforce employer compliance with state/federal law, I was always pleased when an employee retained Nick Power’s services. In cases where we coordinated union and legal representation, I found Nick a smart, tireless and effective advocate for the working men and women of San Juan County. Nick is one of those rare attorneys who showed he cared—by offering sympathy and support while diligently searching for creative, workable solutions.
Citizens of San Juan County would be well -served by a prosecuting attorney who puts the interests of justice and fairness before politics. Please vote for Nick Power.
Ha, this is hilarious. I’m also a former member of the County employee union, and rest assured, I never looked to Dean or Nick as altruistic defenders of the rights and benefits of hard working employees. Both are highly representative of a way of being that’s all too prominent in this day and age, an era of narcicism, antagonism, conflict as a means to build support, and an ego driven agenda coming first and foremost. Rest assured, if you ask around and talk to anyone who has really has had a chance to know and work with Nick, you won’t find too many people who want to put him in charge of anything, let alone the criminal justice system of our local government. He’s a bully with a newfound pulpit, don’t be caught up in his hyperbole and divisiveness.
Thank you. I do not know you or Mr Power, but I believe you and your assessment of him and his supporter, from another county. I continue to believe in Randy Gaylord and his hard work for San Juan County, and yes, if Mr Power calls me again I will again say thank you and hang up. Please stop calling and writing Mr Power, I have already voted for Mr Gaylord.