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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
Guest Opinion: Why Ballot Measure Effort?
By Rich Peterson, District 2 Marc Forlenza, District 3 The effort by Council members Marc Forlenza and Rich Peterson to promote an ordinance from the County Council to place two measures on the November,
Letter to the Editor: Coal Exports Impact Climate Change
Dear Editor, On behalf of FRIENDS of the San Juans and over 2,000 of our members, I would like to thank Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber for urging a thorough examination
Letter to the Editor: Byers a Positive and Constructive Leader
As a former county commissioner, I’m confident that Lisa Byers will be an excellent representative on the County Council. She is a clear thinker, a powerful communicator and most importantly, a good listener. I’ve worked
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Sees the Big Picture
I know Lovel through five years of working together on the Planning Commission and several years as co-chairs of the San Juan Initiative, an effort funded by the Puget Sound Partnership and San Juan County
Guest Column: Tree Removal in Moran State Park
By Michel Vekved, President Friends of Moran State Park There is a distraction driving through Moran State Park and its not the number of deer in the last few weeks, but rather the abundance of
