Rohrbough: Party doesn’t dictate my values as candidate

In response to Mr. Walkup’s letter to the editor (“Rohrbough should renounce GOP,” The Herald, July 30).

I believe in the power of individual choice and free think, not group think. I would never, nor will I ever, blame an entire group of people for the actions of one.

I believe in lean government, not big government. I believe in people. I believe in hard work and self-discipline. I believe in abiding by the rule of the law and having consequences for those who don’t. I believe in the power of giving back and the pride it brings. I believe in helping those that can’t help themselves by giving them a hand. I believe in creating opportunities for jobs and building wealth, not in the redistribution of wealth.

I believe that no one should be discriminated against. I believe capitalism has gotten more people out of poverty than any other political economic system, ever.

I believe that a government’s No. 1 role is to protect the rights of its citizens.

I think character and words absolutely matter. I will not let other people’s character and words define me and the values I stand on, be it President Trump or you.

I was unanimously elected as vice chair of my city council, made up predominately of Democrats. I am not interested in party politics. I am interested in protecting the future of this county by working through all politics.

I look forward to being a catalyst for a safer and more prosperous county.

Anna Rohrbough

Mukilteo