Opinion
I had the pleasure of meeting many fine folks when I lived in Lake County for just more than seven years. There were numerous opportunities to examine and witness the character traits of truly caring and knowledgeable leaders. Brad Rasmussen stands out as the type of leader who will bring the best to Lake County.
He brings a wealth of experience to the forefront. I found Brad to be honest, transparent and forthcoming at all times. He was unfalteringly accessible, fair and reasonable. He is the true picture of grace and action under pressure. He was also one of the hardest working people I have ever met.
He is a candidate who would represent all of the citizens without bias. In my opinion, Brad has earned the trust of the community he serves. He is mindful of the challenges that face Lake County and comes armed with real world solutions based on his extensive research and involvement in county affairs.
Brad brings institutional knowledge. He was born and raised in rural Northern California. He hails from a family of firefighters and law enforcement. As a law enforcement professional, I knew him to be dedicated, respectful, welcoming, caring, inclusive and tirelessly driven to serve others.
He is also a compassionate pioneer in problem-solving. I knew him to master difficult situations and provide outcomes that best benefited the community.
Brad has been consistently ahead of curve in making updated police policy and training changes that reflect the best practices in the industry and provide for the betterment of the people in the community.
As a newsperson, I am a natural skeptic, but it is without hesitation or reservation that I fully endorse Brad Rasmussen as your next District 4 supervisor — for the best interests and love of Lake County.
Mandy Feder-Sawyer is a journalist and professor of Journalism at California State University, Chico. She lives in Red Bluff, California.
He brings a wealth of experience to the forefront. I found Brad to be honest, transparent and forthcoming at all times. He was unfalteringly accessible, fair and reasonable. He is the true picture of grace and action under pressure. He was also one of the hardest working people I have ever met.
He is a candidate who would represent all of the citizens without bias. In my opinion, Brad has earned the trust of the community he serves. He is mindful of the challenges that face Lake County and comes armed with real world solutions based on his extensive research and involvement in county affairs.
Brad brings institutional knowledge. He was born and raised in rural Northern California. He hails from a family of firefighters and law enforcement. As a law enforcement professional, I knew him to be dedicated, respectful, welcoming, caring, inclusive and tirelessly driven to serve others.
He is also a compassionate pioneer in problem-solving. I knew him to master difficult situations and provide outcomes that best benefited the community.
Brad has been consistently ahead of curve in making updated police policy and training changes that reflect the best practices in the industry and provide for the betterment of the people in the community.
As a newsperson, I am a natural skeptic, but it is without hesitation or reservation that I fully endorse Brad Rasmussen as your next District 4 supervisor — for the best interests and love of Lake County.
Mandy Feder-Sawyer is a journalist and professor of Journalism at California State University, Chico. She lives in Red Bluff, California.
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Save the Name of Kelseyville Committee correctly acknowledges that the Citizens for Healing, or C4H, campaign “is based on the egregious and horrendous behavior towards the Native Americans of this valley by Andrew Kelsey.”
I agree with their statement that “It is best to educate about the history instead of trying to erase it.”
I thank the Save the Name of Kelseyville Committee for acknowledging that “The history of the Native Americans … is appreciated and respected. Their story is important …”
Are the people respected as well? How do we show this when the most evil person in their history is celebrated by naming the original inhabitants' former home after him after they were driven out? By learning more about this painful history we can move forward in the process of healing.
I appreciate the great job that the Kelseyville Business Association does, bringing five major festivals and the street dances to our town and how they have worked so diligently to build the brand of Kelseyville.
This is a beautiful town with lots of art, music, fine people and much camaraderie among those who live in the area. The town deserves a name that we can all be proud of.
Far from being an outlier group, there are many members of C4H and supporters that live in Kelseyville, though there are many throughout the county who also feel that the town’s namesake is thoroughly disgusting.
To say that no one condones Kelsey’s despicable behavior is ridiculous. For crying out loud, the town is named after him. Towns should not be named after hateful characters, and for good reason. Every time the person’s name is used their behavior is condoned, accepted and promoted.
There was a functioning Pomo community in this Valley until 1847 when Andy Kelsey and Charles Stone arrived and enslaved, starved, tortured, raped and murdered the local natives. The trauma caused by the treatment of these people continues to the present and needs to be addressed.
I agree that changing the name of Kelseyville will not change the past, but a new name changes the future.
They say that there will be no winners if the name is changed. Embracing the name change to Konocti is a win-win, bringing a beautiful name to the town and creating an environment where all can feel welcome and respected.
For more info on the history check out https://citizensforhealing.org/.
Verge Belanger is a member of Citizens for Healing. He lives in Upper Lake, California.
I agree with their statement that “It is best to educate about the history instead of trying to erase it.”
I thank the Save the Name of Kelseyville Committee for acknowledging that “The history of the Native Americans … is appreciated and respected. Their story is important …”
Are the people respected as well? How do we show this when the most evil person in their history is celebrated by naming the original inhabitants' former home after him after they were driven out? By learning more about this painful history we can move forward in the process of healing.
I appreciate the great job that the Kelseyville Business Association does, bringing five major festivals and the street dances to our town and how they have worked so diligently to build the brand of Kelseyville.
This is a beautiful town with lots of art, music, fine people and much camaraderie among those who live in the area. The town deserves a name that we can all be proud of.
Far from being an outlier group, there are many members of C4H and supporters that live in Kelseyville, though there are many throughout the county who also feel that the town’s namesake is thoroughly disgusting.
To say that no one condones Kelsey’s despicable behavior is ridiculous. For crying out loud, the town is named after him. Towns should not be named after hateful characters, and for good reason. Every time the person’s name is used their behavior is condoned, accepted and promoted.
There was a functioning Pomo community in this Valley until 1847 when Andy Kelsey and Charles Stone arrived and enslaved, starved, tortured, raped and murdered the local natives. The trauma caused by the treatment of these people continues to the present and needs to be addressed.
I agree that changing the name of Kelseyville will not change the past, but a new name changes the future.
They say that there will be no winners if the name is changed. Embracing the name change to Konocti is a win-win, bringing a beautiful name to the town and creating an environment where all can feel welcome and respected.
For more info on the history check out https://citizensforhealing.org/.
Verge Belanger is a member of Citizens for Healing. He lives in Upper Lake, California.
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