It's important to me that we elect a common sense senator from District 10

Dear Editor:

As an Army veteran and retired businessman still active in my community’s civic activities, its important to me that we elect a common sense senator from District 10 who has demonstrated wide-ranging success representing our region.

For 10 years on Whidbey I have been able to evaluate Helen Price Johnson as an effective advocate for our community interests in regional government. And as a member of the County Planning Commission and the Whidbey Community Foundation I have been able to observe Helen up close.

Her modus operandi is to study an issue, solicit varied inputs and adopt a position. On multiple occasions I have seen her moderate a conclusion as new information was uncovered. This is as it should be.

As befitting a third generation local small business owner, Helen is fiscally responsible.

As a former school board member, Helen is determined to improve education in the region.

An appreciator of the natural beauty that surrounds us, Helen advocates for the environment.

With four adult children, Helen is very mindful of the need for living wage jobs and affordable housing in the district.

As a veteran I appreciate that Helen has championed expanding veteran benefits and support in Island County.

Helen has repeatedly demonstrated that she is her own person. She is not one to fall in line. She is intelligent, genuinely interested in the district, open-minded and already well connected with state government. Helen adds impactful value for our district from day-one.

Helen has earned our local trust for 12 years. This is reflected in the fact that the overwhelming majority of her campaign contributions are from individuals and local.

Join me in voting for Helen Price Johnson for state senator.

George Saul

Oak Harbor, WA