Well, I was totally put off by the offensive piece I found in my mailbox yesterday and wondering what to do about it. I should have known, Janet St Clair was on top of it. Here's her response to a somewhat childish hit piece by Rick Hannold. On one side of the mailer he tells us all the wonderful things he claims to have done. As I've mentioned before, he is very good at taking credit for the work of others. On the other side he makes all sorts of claims about Janet, including using $ signs for the S in her name.
Here's an interesting one: while Hannold claims to have "saved" Conservation Futures, in this piece he accuses Janet of wanting *Increased "Conservation Futures" property taxes on Island County homeowners. So which is it? Did he save Conservation Futures or destroy it? We know he advocated against the program - and then claimed credit for the good it did at Barnum Point. As I've said before, giving credit where credit is due doesn't cost anything and there's plenty to go around. I guess not for Rick Hannold.
He claims Janet wants to raise gas prices 'for $eattle special interest groups.' That translates to Janet supports I-1631, the fossil fuel fee which is necessary to move Washington to a renewable economy. But then Rick Hannold doesn't believe climate change is real, so why change what we're doing?
Anyway, let Janet say it in her own words:
Subject: Staying positive, staying focused...it's about the issues
Date: October 21, 2018 9:42:20 AM PDT
To: Marianne Edain <fh@whidbey.com>
Well, my opponent released his first mass mailer this weekend. While doorbelling, a voter commented that he received it and considered it “campaign silliness.” I guess Mr. Hannold can make up silly names about me but we will continue a campaign based on the issues and our values of inclusive, respectful and responsive leadership.
As a senior executive in nonprofit organizations, I spent nearly 20 years developing effective programs to better serve people, with efficient resources and strong outcomes. My responsibilities spanned six counties in North Puget Sound where I worked to develop and advocate for access to care across urban and rural areas. I built strong and effective teams that worked collaboratively to provide innovative solutions. I know how to work with local stakeholders as well as state and federal partners to bring resources to our communities.
I’m quite certain my opponent doesn’t want the voters to look too closely at the true results of his four years in office. But let’s take a look by starting with his own claims:
1. He claims he “led the ban on fish net pens.” That legislation was passed in 2012…THREE years before he took office. He denies climate science and resists policies to protect our environment. I will continue to promote education, incentives and when necessary legislation for a sustainable Puget Sound.
2. He claims he “shepherded Barnum Point across the finish line” yet initially opposed that land acquisition and gives no recognition to Whidbey Camano Land Trust or FOCIP for their heroic efforts to protect this legacy for future generations. I will work with community partners to support their efforts and give credit where credit is due.
3. He says his first response is “What about Camano” and he brought “extra” services to this Island, extra services that are core programs on Whidbey. Camano Island has waited years for housing, mental health and veteran support. It finally arrived in his last year in office and only on a limited basis. He claims we "are resistent to change" when criticized for not engaging the community on our new county annex. We are not resistent to change, Mr. Hannold, we just want a voice in the issues that affect us.
in his recent mailer, he dug down deep and the worst he came up with about me…I’m from Seattle and a Democrat. Then in an astounding lack of knowledge about the difference between the roles of a County Commissioner and a State Legislator created a confusing list of policies I’ve neither suggested nor, in many cases, could implement as your next Island County Commissioner. Let’s elect someone who understands the job, demonstrates integrity and has a truly proven record of accomplishments.
So what can you do to make sure we don’t allow Rick Hannold to waste four more years with negative and extreme partisan politics, self-centered leadership and inability to develop effective and broad-based solutions for our communities…Help me set the record straight. Share this email with friends or neighbors, join our social media outreach and share our message or volunteer to phone bank or doorbell to get out the vote. It’s time for voters to make a new choice.
Janet St. Clair has proven leadership, experience and integrity.
Fire Rick, hire Janet as your next Island County Commissioner.
Thank you for your support,
Janet
Janet St Clair http://www.janetstclair.com/
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