Letters
As a former member of the Board of Supervisors who has stayed largely silent on local politics for nearly a decade, I feel compelled to break that silence in support of a candidate whom I believe embodies the qualities we desperately need in our leadership today: Jessica Pyska.
Here in Lake County, amidst the chaos of national politics that often seeks to divide us, we have consistently found strength in collaboration. After each of the numerous horrific natural disasters, we faced a tough recovery.
We learned this: there is far more that unites us than divides us: namely our common humanity and our shared love for the health, beauty and well-being of our home and all who reside here.
We also learned that we are at our very best when we work together. It is in this spirit of collaboration that we tackle the toughest challenges and issues.
Collaborative work is rarely easy, It takes time and patience, it involves listening to diverse voices (and certainly all who have an opinion will voice them). And it seems that there is always more to do — sometimes the work ahead feels like climbing a mountain. Only in pausing can we gauge how far we have come. The upside: collaborative progress is more long-lasting, and potentially more joyful and fun.
Now, more than ever, we need leaders who can unite us rather than divide us, who find common ground, and who celebrate our collective progress. That is why I wholeheartedly endorse Jessica Pyska's reelection.
Jessica is backed by a team of organizers, grant writers, and community leaders who have played a pivotal role in guiding our county through adversity and transforming it into a beacon of resilience on a global scale.
I have personally witnessed the positive impact of Jessica's county leadership, and I am eager to see it continue. Her dedication to serving her constituents and the county as a whole exemplifies the essence of a servant leader — a rare quality in today's political landscape.
Jessica's collaborative spirit is precisely what our community needs. She understands that true progress is achieved through working together, with no single person seeking individual glory. It is through collective effort and mutual support that we become stronger as a community. Add to that her work ethic, kindness, sensitivity, integrity and her experience as a board member serving her constituents, and you have exactly the leader we need right now.
Therefore, I urge voters to cast their ballots in support of Jessica Pyska in the upcoming election. In reelecting Jessica, we affirm and celebrate how far we have come and recommit to working together for common good.
We are all in this together!
Denise Rushing is a former District 3 supervisor. She lives in Upper Lake, California.
Here in Lake County, amidst the chaos of national politics that often seeks to divide us, we have consistently found strength in collaboration. After each of the numerous horrific natural disasters, we faced a tough recovery.
We learned this: there is far more that unites us than divides us: namely our common humanity and our shared love for the health, beauty and well-being of our home and all who reside here.
We also learned that we are at our very best when we work together. It is in this spirit of collaboration that we tackle the toughest challenges and issues.
Collaborative work is rarely easy, It takes time and patience, it involves listening to diverse voices (and certainly all who have an opinion will voice them). And it seems that there is always more to do — sometimes the work ahead feels like climbing a mountain. Only in pausing can we gauge how far we have come. The upside: collaborative progress is more long-lasting, and potentially more joyful and fun.
Now, more than ever, we need leaders who can unite us rather than divide us, who find common ground, and who celebrate our collective progress. That is why I wholeheartedly endorse Jessica Pyska's reelection.
Jessica is backed by a team of organizers, grant writers, and community leaders who have played a pivotal role in guiding our county through adversity and transforming it into a beacon of resilience on a global scale.
I have personally witnessed the positive impact of Jessica's county leadership, and I am eager to see it continue. Her dedication to serving her constituents and the county as a whole exemplifies the essence of a servant leader — a rare quality in today's political landscape.
Jessica's collaborative spirit is precisely what our community needs. She understands that true progress is achieved through working together, with no single person seeking individual glory. It is through collective effort and mutual support that we become stronger as a community. Add to that her work ethic, kindness, sensitivity, integrity and her experience as a board member serving her constituents, and you have exactly the leader we need right now.
Therefore, I urge voters to cast their ballots in support of Jessica Pyska in the upcoming election. In reelecting Jessica, we affirm and celebrate how far we have come and recommit to working together for common good.
We are all in this together!
Denise Rushing is a former District 3 supervisor. She lives in Upper Lake, California.
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I first became acquainted with Helen Owen in the very early 1990s when I became involved in the Lake County Rodeo Association. She is a proven and committed person for her community with integrity!
Her support and involvement over the years in a variety of ways is obviously sincere to all who know her.
Recognizing the value of residents’ opinions and needs in the community, she believes in listening to those opinions.
Her plan to hold regular meetings with constituents when she becomes District 1 supervisor will make her a true voice of the people in government.
Helen will represent all the constituents in District 1. She certainly knows the importance of collaboration as she moves forward, listening to her fellow supervisors as they consider issues, will prove to benefit the entire county.
Evaluation of the big picture is a strong suit. Helen does not believe that more government is a true value to communities, but rather less government involvement and encouraging more citizens to be aware and become involved serves all.
She knows District 1 and the county need more jobs and opportunities for our young people.
Helen values the rural qualities of Lake County but understands that common sense growth is necessary to provide those opportunities.
A vote for Helen Owen is the best choice for Lake County!
Melissa Fulton is the retired CEO of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Lakeport, California.
Her support and involvement over the years in a variety of ways is obviously sincere to all who know her.
Recognizing the value of residents’ opinions and needs in the community, she believes in listening to those opinions.
Her plan to hold regular meetings with constituents when she becomes District 1 supervisor will make her a true voice of the people in government.
Helen will represent all the constituents in District 1. She certainly knows the importance of collaboration as she moves forward, listening to her fellow supervisors as they consider issues, will prove to benefit the entire county.
Evaluation of the big picture is a strong suit. Helen does not believe that more government is a true value to communities, but rather less government involvement and encouraging more citizens to be aware and become involved serves all.
She knows District 1 and the county need more jobs and opportunities for our young people.
Helen values the rural qualities of Lake County but understands that common sense growth is necessary to provide those opportunities.
A vote for Helen Owen is the best choice for Lake County!
Melissa Fulton is the retired CEO of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Lakeport, California.
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