This is Bill Kearney, and I am writing in reply to the negative letters I have read on social media and in the newspapers lately about my opponent, Jessica Pyska.

I didn’t send the negative flyer recently. My campaign did, but nothing is negative about what she does, and all the help with the children. She should be very proud of what she does.

No one talked negative when her committee destroyed my “Health Talk” show for 35 years. That show was strictly about health and never about politics. It was strictly about helping people with their medication and encouraging them to seek professional help if they needed. I don’t now and never have tried to pass myself off as a doctor, but pharmacists do have a Bachelor of Science doctor degree.

There wasn’t any negative comment when my Tango Mike benefit was going to be held, except from a committee member of her campaign, and it had to be cancelled.

Look. I hate politics. I have no problem with Jessica and I wish her the best. I am very proud of what my wife Dana and I have done to make this an even better county. I thought what way we could make the most benefit with the time I have left? I am very proud of all WE have accomplished in the last 40 years. We have put a lot of time, energy and money to try and make this a better county for us to retire and live in.

If elected I want to continue doing what I’ve done in the past. I am not running for the benefits or help climb the political ladder. I want to see the Black Forest cleaned up to deter fires. I want to see a new fire house in Buckingham to make the Konocti area, Riviera West, Buckingham, Rivera Heights and Soda Bay safer from fires. I want to see Cobb Mountain get back to its natural beauty. I want to see Kelseyville, Lakeport and surrounding communities continue to thrive and flourish. I want to see new businesses want to come here and bring more positivity to our community.

This has been my home for the past 40 years, and I intend it to be my home until my time has run out. I want to see continued growth, prosperity and continue to be an amazing place to raise families and to grow old.

Bill Kearney lives in Kelseyville, California. He is a candidate for District 5 supervisor in the November election.