Editor,

I appreciate Island County Treasurer Ana Maria Nuñez’s leadership in coordinating this last year the PAC’s User Group, which develops the software programming priorities of the county treasurer’s True Automation property tax collection system for 13 counties in the state of Washington.

Even during difficult personal and family health issues over the last 12 months, Ana Maria continued to participate in the discussions and decisions of the Washington State Association of County Treasurers, including state legislation and participating on WSACT committees.

She is a strong advocate for excellence in treasury management and an asset to the citizens of Island County.

As a result of sharing ideas, my office has implemented some of the processes developed by Ana Maria’s office to improve our operational activities.

The voters of Island County would do well to reelect County Treasurer Ana Maria Nuñez and help continue her efforts to implement programs and processes to improve customer service, financial management and tax collection in the treasurer’s office.

Doug Lasher

Clark County treasurer

Vancouver, Wash.