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I am running for San Juan County Council seat #2. Although this seat is for the Orcas representative, I am running to bring a voice to the County government for all islanders.
As a business owner, active community member and working parent of five island kids, I am running to make sure that the policies and direction of our county is focused squarely on maintaining a healthy and sustainable community for all of our children and grandchildren. I am committed to assuring that our community embraces its rural, agricultural heritage; develops and supports opportunities for ALL residents; and protects the cultural and environmental resources of our sensitive marine habitat for generations to come.
San Juan County continues to change and evolve, but what has not changed is that the community remains dependent on a strong and resilient working class. It is incumbent upon our local leadership to build the process and provide the resources needed to support our working-class foundation. My work, social service activities and governmental experience have provided me with the skills necessary to bring all stakeholders in our community together to solve the critical issues facing our county. If elected your County Councilperson, I am committed to bringing your voice to the table to secure a future we can all prosper in.
This election, the voters of San Juan County will have a choice to make between the path we’re on and the path we need to be on.
Justin will bring everyone to the table to make the County work for its residents.
The County Council must become engaged with our residents early in the decision making process. Justin knows that it needs to become a proactive working group and understands that this will require a deep knowledge of what’s happening on every island, not just the one he’s from.
We must move forward together. For our County to meet the challenges of growth and change that we face, it must engage the community as a whole, seeking input from all islanders – not just those who are already participating. How could the County bring new voices into the discussion of important issues? What voices are not currently at the table? What barriers are there to hearing from working individuals and families? I’m committed to going beyond transparency to finding creative solutions to bring more island voices to the table. I commit to regular, purposeful outreach and community to make our county government accessible to all.
Residents of our island communities face many challenges in their daily lives. While each island community is distinct, many of these challenges are shared in common due to the remote and rural character of our county. Transportation, housing, medical access, education, childcare are amongst the many issues that are common within our island communities, and each have unique impacts and solutions. It is critical that our elected Council representatives are aware and responsive to the needs of the citizens on ALL of the islands – not just their home island. San Juan County is stronger when everyone is included and working towards a common goal.Justin is running, but it takes all of us to get him elected. If you feel compelled to help, contribute, or just give us some encouragement, please reach out to us!
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