Letters

Island writers support the Library bond

We, the undersigned San Juan Island writers and authors, support the Library Bond in the upcoming November 8th election. The Library is of great importance to us in many ways. It supports our writing by providing…

Written by Island writers

Brad Pillow: Supports Krebs for sheriff

To quote a friend of mine, “a Ron Krebs only comes along every so often”. That simple statement sums up how I feel about our Sheriff. He is that perfect balance of: 1) A good administrator…

Written by Brad Pillow

Krebs: New library would benefit current and future generations

Education is one of the most important things we can impart to our youth, and this November we can affect the lives of not just the youth on the island today, but for generations to come.…

Written by Ron Krebs

Lauren Cohen: Library bond is excessive

I am sure that almost anyone you would ask on San Juan Island would agree that we need to have a functioning library. It is an asset to our community and the entire staff of our…

Written by Lauren Cohen

Roochvarg: The Library Proposal: Some Background

We have the opportunity to make a positive and substantial contribution to our community by voting “YES” on the bond for building a new San Juan Island Library. After thoroughly investigating all options (including remodeling the…

Leslie Brennan: Eric Peter has the most experience in Law Enforcement

“Experience Matters” is a campaign slogan in the current Sheriff’s race, but it matters a lot what field or occupation you’re experienced in. If I wanted to fly to somewhere in the world, I’d prefer an…

Written by Leslie Brennan

Dossett: Vote yes on SJC Road Department lid lift request

In 1873, San Juan County came into being. The first county taxing district was the road department and for good reason. Our young county needed good roads to transport goods, services and people. After 149 years,…

Cohen: We are lucky to have Ron Krebs as Sheriff

I fully support and encourage the re-election of Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff. As a business owner and 15 year county resident, I have learned that we are very lucky to have him. While…

Written by Lauren Cohen

Scott Brennan: Vote no on the library

I love libraries. They are magical places. But 17 MILLION DOLLARS for a new library?! How about instead of purple light bulbs we give a couple of million to Domestic Violence Prevention and Child Protective Services??…

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letters 2022 general election

Dossett: Rank Choice Voting: a really bad idea!

Rank Choice Voting: a really bad idea! Rank choice voting changes the traditional democratic principle that the candidate with the most votes wins. Under RCV, the ballot lets the voter choose multiple names in order of…

Liz and Brad Pillow: Vote yes for library

Our Library is the hub of our community – more than just loaning books. Did you know that the library also provides things like: An afterschool bus stop for students K-12.

Written by Liz and Brad Pillow

Scott & Marie Johansen: Vote for Sheriff Ron Krebs

We are writing in support of re-electing Ron Krebs as our Sheriff. I am a retired deputy and have known and worked directly with Ron for years. My wife, also retired, worked for District Court and…

Written by Scott & Marie Johansen