Dave Somers is a person of true integrity

Since this year is a heavy-duty local election year I am sure there will be attempts to distort the truth in order to win an election. But I like to believe voters are smart and can see through blatant lies and misconceptions. This is why I am whole-heartedly supporting Dave Somers for Snohomish County Council Position 5.

Somers is a person of true integrity, who believes in finding solutions to problems without attacking or ignoring people who don’t always agree with him.

When he was on the council four years ago, he worked to bring government to the people so they could have a voice. He worked to understand the issues and find common ground. He didn’t rush through the process, changing land use laws rapidly in order to help out the people who funded his campaign. He made sure decisions were well thought out and that all sides could be equally represented and listened to before making complex decisions. Somers is the best public servant for Snohomish County. He has my vote!

Rhonda Guilford

Everett

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