I am voting for Moke Simon for Lake County District 1 supervisor and I urge you to support him also.

Moke was born and raised in Middletown and has been an active participant in community events, meetings and programs.

As the tribal chairman of the Middletown Rancheria for 20 years, Moke has shown his excellent  leadership skills.

He serves the community with competence, compassion and a commitment to ensure the well-being of all.

Moke will use his extensive business experience to work on growing jobs that spur our economic development while keeping a close watch on our county's vast natural resources.

He has created hundreds of local jobs and has negotiated million-dollar contracts that have benefited Lake County's economy.

Moke responded immediately during the Valley and Clayton fires and opened up the Twin Pine Hotel & Casino to provide housing and support to hundreds of  victims of these fires.

I trust Moke to represent us and I hope you will join me in voting for Moke as our District 1 supervisor. 

Audrey K. Martin lives in Hidden Valley Lake, Calif.