I support both Jeanne Stewart for county council chair and Julie Olson for county councilor, District 2.
Stewart is independent-minded and quietly courageous. She is circumspect (thinking before speaking), and trusted by residents for responsiveness to their problems. Olson is energetic, well-educated (microbiology degree), and experienced in technical businesses. By consulting with county staff, Olson has already gained an expertise in land-use planning and other areas. Both are intelligent, direct and honest.
What I do not support is the acrimonious atmosphere, greatly encouraged by this newspaper, which only impedes our ability to recognize true issues on the port, school and county level.
Marlene K. Adams
Vancouver