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Guest Opinion: Make Use of Broadband Capacity
By John Poletti There seems to be a lot of discussion about OPALCO opening up their fiber optic cable to Broadband and Telephone service. The people of the county must get behind this proposal. Otherwise,
Guest Editorial: Eagle Forum Showed Six Good Candidates
By Susan McBain Yesterday afternoon I attended the Eagle Forum’s candidate forum to hear all six County Council candidates answer questions on a variety of subjects. I thought all gave good answers and showed impressive
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Offers Local Solutions
Bob Jarman has ALL the islands and islanders’ best interests at heart. We are voting for Bob Jarman to represent the citizens of San Juan County on the County Council because he is a true
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Faces Challenges Openly
I am writing in support of Lovel Pratt for County Council (District 1). I have known and worked with Lovel for 10 years, and have always found her to be smart, thoughtful and fair in
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Links Data with Public Will
I am writing this letter in support of Lovel Pratt's campaign for San Juan County Council. I had the pleasure of working with Lovel when she recently served as a County Council Member. On multiple
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Successful in Real-World Enterprises
Our leaders in Olympia have issued a statement endorsing Lovel Pratt for the San Juan Island residency district. It hews closely to Ms. Pratt's principal campaign talking point: her connections and advocacy for County issues
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Seeks Balanced Solutions
It is with great pleasure that I ask you to join me in voting for Lovel Pratt for County Council. I've worked with Lovel on affordable housing issues, and my experience is that she is
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Management Skills Needed
As your former County Council Member I strongly recommend retaining Rick Hughes as the Orcas representative on the San Juan County Council. He was overwhelmingly elected to fill this position last November. Based upon his
Letter to the Editor: Pratt a Strong County Advocate
As your elected representatives in the Washington State Legislature, we understand the importance of advocating for San Juan County’s interests in Olympia. Lovel Pratt is a strong and effective advocate for your ferries, your environment,
Letter to the Editor: Byers is an Effective Worker
I am voting for Lisa Byers for County Council. Having served as a San Juan County Commissioner and as a County Council Member, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of making sure we
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Experience Needed
To the Editor: My support for the candidate from San Juan Island for the County Council goes to Lovel Pratt. Her intelligent and wise service, both on the County's Planning Commission and on the County
Letter to the Editor: Byers’ Management Experience Wins Vote
To the Editor, Orcas has shown brightly in this election. We have had three highly qualified and committed community members step forward to run for one position. All have great skills, deep passion, and valuable
Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project Unprofessional
Dear Public Works Department, I am sure that I am not alone in expressing my outrage at how the Mount Baker Road project is being handled. For reasons that do not appear to make any
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s the Sensible Choice
To the Editor: Lovel Pratt, in my opinion, is the best candidate from San Juan Island for the new County Council. At the League of Women Voters candidates' forum, her openness to all questions, even
Letter to the Editor: Byers is Creative & Thoughtful
I supported Greg Ayers in the County Council primary election; I’m now supporting Lisa Byers unequivocally and enthusiastically, and here’s why. She knows how to engage in productive public discourse. Many issues that confront our
