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Guest Column: Eagle Forum Insights
By John Evans The Eagle Forum Candidates forum Saturday provided insight to each of the six Council candidates viewpoints. From the San Juan District, It is clear Bob Jarman places high value on protecting the
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Can Change Opinions
Dear Editor, I enjoyed reading Clyde and April Duke's letter of support for Rick Hughes. I would like to add my respect for Rick Hughes' business sense and his ability to answer questions in a
Guest Column: Important Questions Asked at County LWV Forums
By Gay Wilmerding League of Women Voters of the San Juans' spring forums bring sunlight to transitions in San Juan County. About sixty people attended on San Juan; ninety-plus on Orcas; and sixty-five on Lopez.
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Values Strengthen Community
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
Letter to the Editor: Great Moms Make Great Council Members
As Lisa’s daughters, we think you should vote for Lisa for County Council. In our totally biased but very well-informed opinion, we think Lisa would make a great council member because she is a great
Letter to the Editor: Stephens Has Experience That Counts
Experience counts! Prior to being elected to the county council 2 years ago, Jamie Stephens was a Port Commissioner, a substitute teacher at Lopez School, a board member of several local non-profits including the Lopez
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,
