Editor,

With elections fast approaching, it is time to evaluate the candidates for elected offices, including our county government.

This year we have the good fortune of having a choice for auditor. When looking for the qualities necessary to fill this position, experience, credentials, and integrity are at the top the list in my opinion. Rebecca Wagner is a certified public accountant with experience working in an auditor’s office as an accountant. She now works for Senior Services of Island County as finance director which is where I have gotten to know her professionally.

When she decided to run for this position she chose to run as an “independent” because she believes the person who holds the office that manages our elections should not have a political bias and should be qualified to certify them.

Rebecca will bring professionalism to the office of county auditor that we can trust and be proud of, qualities I look for and will vote for.

Thank you,

LYNAE SLINDEN

Clinton