Letters to the Editor

Taylor: Vote for Nou for Sheriff

I, like some of you feel frustration with the available resources for law enforcement in our communities. The obvious immediate fix for most of the negative commentary would be adding personnel. This would provide needed coverage…

Paulson: Needs answers before voting for EMS levy

Dear EMS, Before I cast my vote for your proposed 40% increase in the EMS tax levy, I would like more information on your actual budget and where the additional revenue will be allocated. I have…

Brennan:Show me the need

Given an analytical mind at birth (how else can you explain it), it was only logical to use it to determine whether San Juan Island EMS (SJIEMS) ‘needed’ a 42% increase in property tax revenue to…

Hancock: Vote for Joan White for county clerk

Dear Editor: We are writing to express our support for Joan White’s re-election as San Juan County Clerk.

Owens: Joan White's experience invaluable

How fortunate are we in San Juan County to have Joan White as our County Clerk!

Kudos for Jenny Ledford

I just completed Jenny Ledford's 6 week class in Strategic Thinking and it "far exceeded my expectations".

I-594 unenforceable

I am Scott Brennan. I have been with your Sheriff’s Department for over 26 years. As the person who will have to enforce I-594 I have read it very carefully.

Ghiglione: Support Nou from Lopez resident

After last night’s League of Women’s Voters event on Lopez there is a clear choice for Sheriff, Rob Nou.

Johansen supports Krebs for sheriff

For the last 30 years I have worked for the Sheriff’s Office. On September 1st I hung up my duty belt and decided to spend time with Marie at home and enjoy the life of retirement.

SJ EMS response to article about levy

Dear Editor, We wish to address the issues raised in your article and provide some correction and clarification.

Koons: Show support for EMS, vote yes on levy

I have been a member of San Juan Island EMS for 23 years and am justifiably proud of my co-workers and the services we bring our community. This letter comes from my heart, not my agency.

Collins: Voting for Krebs for Sheriff

The upcoming election for Sheriff is an important one. I intend to vote for Ron Krebs.