Letters to the Editor

Brandli: Congratulations and Thanks

My congratulations go to Carolyn Jewett for her election as our next District Court judge. She worked hard and ran a tenacious campaign, and the results prove that it was effective. I wish Ms. Jewett well…

Written by Steve Brandli

YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County thanks voters

The YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County extends its deep gratitude to all the voters who helped pass the historic Home Fund. We are so excited to know that soon new affordable housing will…

Written by YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County

Weise: Yes for Homes and Environment

I am writing in response to the editorial expressing ambivalence about Proposition 1, the proposed Yes for Homes REET, because it’s tied to the existing 1% Land Bank REET. It is true that the two are…

Written by Brian Wiese Chair, San Juan County Land Bank Commission

Boteler: Supports Gaylord for county Prosecutor

I am voting to re-elect Randy Gaylord for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney. I have been fortunate to know Randy as a friend and fellow Orcas Islander for more than 20 years. I know Randy as…

Written by Diane Boteler, MD

Grifo: Supports Brandli for District Court Judge

Dear Fellow San Juan County Voters: My name is Jamie Grifo, and I am an attorney practicing law throughout San Juan County. I moved to San Juan Island with my young family after graduating from law…

Written by James (Jamie) P. Grifo

Gaydos: Supports Gaylord for county Prosecutor

I am voting to re-elect Randy Gaylord as Prosecuting Attorney for San Juan County. Randy is smart, honest, and committed to protecting the people of San Juan County.

Written by Joe Gaydos

Ranker: Supports Jewett for District Court Judge

Here in San Juan County, we have an opportunity to have a District Court Judge who truly represents and respects all members of our island communities while being the just and fair judge we need. If…

Written by Kevin Ranker

Longan: Supports Brandli for District Court Judge

To the editor and fellow Islanders I am writing this letter in support of Steve Brandli for District Court Judge. After 19 years prior legal experience, I moved here in 2005 to take the position of…

Written by Jeanette Longan

Storey: Supports Asher for Sheriff

This election has brought out the worst in some very vocal people and it's gone on long enough to make it clear that the current campaigns are being used by an unscrupulous few to get even…

Written by Glenn Storey

West: Supports Brandli for District Court Judge

For over a decade now I have represented immigrant clients, most in hearings before immigration trial and appellate judges. These administrative judges have almost all held a prosecutorial role before being appointed, and it shows. The…

Written by Susan West, JD

Mattox: Supports Brandli for District Court Judge

I am writing to endorse Steve Brandli for the position of District Court Judge. Having practiced law in San Juan County for more than 12 years, he is well known as an outstanding lawyer in our…

Written by Krista Mattox

44 Businesses and Organizations: We support Yes for Homes

As businesses/organizations, it is not often we take a stance endorsing a political measure. However, the critical state of housing in our county has persuaded us to publicly endorse Prop. 1 – the measure to create…

Written by List of 44 Businesses and Organizations