We were very happy to see the Islands’ Sounder and the San Juan Journal endorse Rick Hughes for county council. He has remained true to his promise to be an independent representative in our local government. Despite other candidates accepting partisan support from the majority party in this state, which in all honesty has to come with some influence from that party, Hughes refused to play the partisan card when offered and even the PAC card. In all three elections he has maintained his independent status.
Like many of you, we moved here for the opportunity to raise our family in an environment where it didn’t matter what brand of jeans you wore (a 1980’s problem), where you came from originally or what your beliefs were. We were attracted here by the beauty but stayed because of the lovely community of hard working, generous and independent people like Rick Hughes. You don’t move here if you require many government services. You prefer to do things yourself and with the cooperation of your neighbors because it makes you feel great and strengthens you and the bonds within your community.
Rick has shown by example what he believes are values that help strengthen a community. He supports an environment where job creation can thrive so our children can afford to raise their families here where they grew up. The remedies and problems in different communities are as different as the communities themselves. As a county of islands we need independent thinkers without undue outside influences to solve the problems unique to this county.
Rick has volunteered in many different areas of our community so has an understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. His positive energy, abilities and emphasis on teamwork have improved the Farmer’s Market, many school organizations, the Food Bank, the EPRC and other community endeavors. He hit the ground running in his county position. Join us in helping him maintain the momentum. Please help unite our community with a vote for Rick Hughes.
Clyde and April Duke
Although we have only known Rick since he first filed for last November’s Council election, we have had a number of opportunities to sit with him, to watch him in council meetings, and to hear him speak recently in public forums. We agree with the comments here about Rick Hughes. Please send them to all the San Juan County papers.
We are blessed to have such high quality candidates running for office. I would, however, rather read the news instead of reading the media’s comments. Whether I agree with the position offered, or not, I feel strongly that it is the media’s job to report the news… not create it.
“MJ” you are so right! Just report the news in the new “section” of the publication. endorsements are for the “editorial” section of the publication.
Come to think of it, that is where the Sounder and Journal placed there endorsements, in the “editorial” section.
I see we agree on this one.
Good for us!