LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

School support

Editor, the Journal,

I am writing this letter of support for Keri Davidson to retain her position on the Shelton School District school board. I have had the opportunity to work with Keri on school matters in the past. I have found her to be extremely supportive, kind and passionate about our community and its students' success.

Keri will look at issues from many different perspectives, seek advice from others and get stakeholder opinions before making a decision and coming to a logical solution.

Keri is a very well respected professional and huge contributor to our community. She was a driving force behind the past bond measure that improved our school buildings as well as sports facilities. Keri also played a huge part in supporting the creation of our academies at Shelton High School, with one, the Health Science Academy gaining statewide recognition.

Please join me in supporting Keri for her re-election for school board.

Don Welander, Shelton

Judge talk

Editor, the Journal,

Red flags everywhere. In (the Sept. 7) letters to the editor about Judge Cadine Ferguson-Brown and her qualifications, I was left with this feeling in my gut that she is being rammed down our court throats to us.

The first letter by Robert Wilson-Hoss flows with love and admiration on how she is someone "who only wants to make sure the system is as good as it can be for everyone." What? As good as it can be for the criminals? Let's not make it tough on them?

I don't want lovey dove kindness to criminals, I want consequences that matter. And not just to convicted felons. I haven't heard anyone talk about her toughness and applying consequences to the criminals, the rapists, the shoplifters, the trespassers, the car thief, and most importantly to the violent offenders. And where are the high bails to ensure the safety of the citizens? Let's look at her qualifications that everyone is just in admiration over.

She went to law school as pointed out by our own editor. And thank you for clearing that up in her defense. But where did she go ... as you said, to some unknown school in England. I'm sure they covered our Constitution and Bill of Rights from our country. Not. I'm not sure that's the country we need to teach our lawyers about the law, being that our country had to fight them for independence from their socialist and oppressive rule of law. Another red flag.

Now for the kicker, when did she graduate and at what place in her class? Bingo. She didn't. Thank you editor for clearing that up for us, or were you just hiding that fact. Now, I can't find the facts on this myself, but you the editor might have said something to clear that up. So, she came over here and memorized enough from our laws books to pass the bar in New York. And then Washington state. Two of the most radical liberal states in the country. Another red flag here.

And then another red flag, she was appointed by our radical liberal Gov. Jay Inslee to the position. She is a spearhead for liberalism in our courts, and if most haven't noticed lately, liberal influence in our courts is destroying our country. She needs to answer lots of questions and show us the facts. All I hear is rhetoric and how nice she is.

Jerry Sparks, Shelton

Common sense

Editor, the Journal

Is there any common sense in this world anymore? From my perspective ... it is lacking from all angles. Here's a sensible idea for the lack of electric car charging stations countrywide. How about putting them at all the rest stops around the country. The government already controls them. Maybe a private government system? Just an idea.

Dave Putvin, Shelton

Commitment

Editor, the Journal,

I am a resident of Mason County who works in Shelton. I also serve on two boards of organizations that directly impact the community. While I cannot vote in Shelton, I would like to express my support for Mark Frazier, candidate for Shelton City Council Position No. 5.

On a professional level, Mark has always been responsive and helpful. On a personal level, Mark follows-through with his commitments and is always communicative and engaging.

I recently spoke with Mark to understand his views and priorities. I was impressed with his answers. Mark is committed to reducing the burden that businesses and builders face when trying to move economic development forward. Why should permits take so long? Time in many cases adds to the expense of a project.

He went on to discuss the need for streamlined processes for businesses to grow. Doing so will mean more jobs and that means more tax revenue. We all want a cleaner city, solid infrastructure, safety, and less crime, and generally, most people do not want higher taxes. But when businesses are thriving, tax revenue goes up, helping the community pay for many things we all enjoy. I believe Mark Frazier understands this dynamic.

I also asked Mark why he did not move to a higher-paying firefighter position in the neighboring counties. He has plenty of experience that other districts would clamor for, but he said he feels an obligation to stay. With so many younger firefighters, he wants to share his years of experience with the newer hires. This speaks to his commitment to his community and to his integrity.

Gina Finley, Allyn