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Letter to Editor | A strong recommendation to retain Rick Hughes on county council
||| FROM RICHARD FRALICK ||| I strongly recommend retaining Rick Hughes as the District 2 representative on the San Juan County Council. Rick has demonstrated a thoughtful, pragmatic and balanced approach to County government and
Letter to Editor | How we reached our support for Palmateer, Wolf
||| FROM WINNIE ADAMS AND BOB GAMBLE ||| In the last few days we watched the League of Women Voters County Council debate and have read the candidates’ replies to questions in the local papers.
Letter to Editor | Hughes has kind of leadership I believe in
||| FROM JIM SKOOG ||| I have been on the Land Bank Commission for over ten years now. When I first met Rick he was new to the County Council and was not a fan
Letter to Editor | Straight forward: Rick Hughes should be re-elected to county council
||| FROM VELMA DOTY ||| [Rick Hughes] is through and through an Islander and I believe he will balance his decisions on the big picture. That includes growth and management. It is easy to rush
Letter to Editor | Cindy Wolf for County Council
||| FROM CAITLIN LECK ||| I first met Cindy at a community meeting that I helped to facilitate in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. A notable pattern quickly emerged - while there was
Letter to Editor | The privilege of casting a vote
||| FROM HYO RHI KIM ||| I am writing to voice my support for Cindy Wolf for San Juan County Council representing District 2. Cindy is creative while practical, and would meet the economic, social,
Letter to Editor | My observations of Cindy Wolf spur my advocacy for her
||| FROM CLARK CUNDY ||| I know Cindy Wolf and would like to advocate her for position 2 Councilperson. Here are some of my observations leading to reasons to Vote Cindy Wolf. My family moved
Letter to Editor | Vote for Cindy Wolf
||| FROM ANTOINETTE BOTSFORD, LYNN BAKER, CATHERINE ELLIS, JUDY TURKSEL ||| We’re voting for Cindy Wolf for County Council, and you should, too. Here’s why: Caring for our people, community and environment: Cindy has a
Letter to Editor | Read up on local, state ballot issues
||| FROM MARGIE DOYLE ||| What are we voting for besides President? well in San Juan County there are a couple of commissioner races and ballot measure representatives to find out more to inform your
Letter to Editor | Wolves, foxes, and hen houses
||| FROM JOHN PIERRE AND ANNETTE VAN DONGEN ||| Having escaped the greedy over-development of “anywhere USA” to this paradise of Orcas Island, we feel protective of the unique charm and character that is our
Letter to Editor | These Orcas women support Ryan Palmateer for County Council
||| FROM JANET ALDERTON, ET. AL * ||| As long-time residents of Orcas Island who care deeply about both our environment and our community, we are so pleased that Ryan Palmateer is running for San
Letter to Editor | I strongly support Christine Minney for Council position
||| FROM CHUCK DALLDORF ||| I am a full-time resident in Friday Harbor and I strongly support Christine Minney for San Juan County Council in the upcoming November election. Council is a nonpartisan position (there’s
Orcasional Musings | Island (Market) time
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Orcasian shopping trips always take a lot longer than you think they will, because, at Island Market, you see everybody you know. If you see someone you know,
Guest Opinion | Our non-partisan local governance is a blessing in these times
||| FROM JUSTIN PAULSEN ||| If 2020 has highlighted nothing else within our country it is that political division has seeped into every function of our society. As our current generation navigates social, health and
Letter to Editor | Minney brings critical skills, commitment to public service
||| FROM MARK MADSEN ||| I am writing in strong support for Christine Minney for San Juan County council. Christine is deeply committed to seeing and hearing all sides of the issues we face, and
