Editor,

Seems as if there’s a coordinated letter campaign of hit pieces in the local newspapers recently regarding Barbara Bailey, our 10th Legislative District senator. I would invite whoever was directing that poison pen letter writing effort to check out the indisputable record of Senator Bailey’s tenure in the House and Senate.

The truth clearly shows her to be a champion for excellence in education, while at the same time lowering state college tuition by as much as 20 percent. The truth is that Senator Bailey is a strong and consistent supporter of family issues, senior citizens, farmers in our heavily rural district, land use and property rights. In addition, our county is host to a large military community, both active and retired. Barbara Bailey has been a consummate advocate for our vets. Fact is, she’s been honored with several awards, including the coveted “Outstanding Service to Veterans” award.

Senator Bailey enjoys a reputation for working across the aisle — a gentlewoman. However, when it comes to the budget, raising taxes or financial legislation that is germane to her constituents, she’s a firm, principled and effective fighter.

The word is out that the Democrats and Governor Jay Inslee are flirting with a state income tax. Now that scares me.

I hope and pray that we keep our 10th District senator, Barbara Bailey, working for us so we can afford to live in and enjoy this wonderful corner of the world.

Thank you, Barbara Bailey, for holding the line.

LESLEY ROBBINS

Oak Harbor