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Letter to the Editor: Planned Community Conversations Ill-advised
(Note: At the January 8, 2013 and December 18, 2012 County Council meetings, Interim County Manager Bob Jean presented memos regarding the proposed schedule and budget for a series of Community Conversations to be
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Has Best Approach to Government
Dear Editor, We have 3 candidates from Orcas running for County Council. Which one has a better method to run government? Of the 3, Greg Ayers has, by far, the best approach. His methods are
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Understands Issues and Getting Things Done
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Bob Jarman is a good choice for our Families and our Future. We endorse Bob and hope you will as well. We have known Bob since we first came to the
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Supports County Economy & Rural Character
Greetings, This is a brief note to urge you to consider Lovel Pratt's candidacy when casting your vote in the February 12th, 2013 primary. Ballots will be mailed on January 25 and we would like
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Shows Independent Thinking
I am voting for Bob Jarman for County Council, District 1. With over 35 years of residency in San Juan County, Bob is the most qualified of all the candidates to represent us on the
Guest Column: Coal Beyond Cherry Point, Teach the New Cool
By Joe Symons When I say no to a coal export terminal, I am saying no to a way of life that I have grown familiar, even comfortable with. I am saying no to an
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Moderation and Approachability an Asset to Community
It is my sincere opinion that Rich Hughes is the best candidate for County Council. Over the past 40+ years I have come to know the Hughes family quite well. Rick’s Uncle maintained the Doe
Council Candidates Field Questions at League of Women Voters’ San Juan Forum
Orcas Council Candidates, from left, Rick Hughes, Lisa Byers and Greg Ayers Updated Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. By Margie Doyle Candidates for Orcas and San Juan Island Council positions presented their
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Demonstrates Fairness, Transparency and Excellence
Dear Editor, I watched online or attended every Council and public meeting as the San Juan County Council deliberated for months about awarding the solid waste contract for Orcas. Lovel Pratt’s work as a Council
Letter to the Editor: Byers Fosters Enlightened Views
To The Editor: I write to recommend Lisa Byers who is seeking office #2 on the County Council. I think she is an outstanding candidate for that office who will serve the public well. I
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters of the San Juans Comments on Coal Terminal
To: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal/ Custer Spur EIS c/o CH2M HILL Re: Comments regarding proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal EIS Dear CH2M HILL, The League of Women Voters of the San Juans, an organization of
Letter to the Editor: Ayers is Uniquely Qualified
San Juan County is fortunate in the three candidates to be considered from Orcas when voting in the primary on February 2nd. All are good people who are genuinely concerned about and have contributed significantly
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Will Bring Simplification, Localization & Communication
Dear Editor, I enthusiastically support Rick Hughes in the upcoming primary election! Rick has a deep understanding of our islands. His family has a long history here, which gives him a good sense of what
Letter to the Editor: Byers Understands the Islands’ Priorities
Dear Editor, I urge voters to support Lisa Byers for SJ County Council. She understands what the islands are about and what issues affect us. Her greatest strength is her willingness to listen well and
Letter to the Editor: Inexplicable Rise in Insurance Rates
Dear Editor, For all of my 40 plus years of work, I was associated with property and casualty insurance and retired from Johnson & Higgins based in New York which was the largest privately owned
