Koster deserves reappointment

The position of ombudsman is a newly created job/position in Snohomish County. John Koster is the first appointee. There was, and is, a reason Koster was picked for this position. Koster is thorough in all he does. He has proven that in past positions.

OK, his union statements, are at best, not what Koster is all about in the big picture scope of things.

So now, John Lovick, who appointed Koster, is asking the council to make sure they take the necessary steps to insure that John Koster is not reappointed come Dec. 31.

The council knows Koster very well. Evidently John Lovick does not. It’s a new position. I believe Koster did not purposely put his comments out there regarding unions, trying to diss them. Koster has, and still does want what’s best for the county. We have numerous unions in this county. The union themselves have shown they have good things and not so good things. Unions are good, but they too make poor judgements at times. They learn as they go, especially when a controversy arises.

No doubt some people are looking at future politics for themselves. Disagreements happen all the time, Mr. Lovick. You know Mr. Koster has gained knowledge from this obvious controversy, but does it mean getting rid of him? No, it does not. He no doubt has learned from this.

So, Snohomish County Council and Executive John Lovick, if anybody deserves to stay on and be reappointed, because of his proven experience in government, it’s John Koster. Don’t give in to most likely behind the scenes pressures (my opinion) of politics.

A person who learns from their mistakes does not repeat them. Give Koster that opportunity. Again, he was chosen there for a reason. Remind yourself of those reasons.

Paul Pederson

Marysville

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