Editor,

I would like to give a shout out for Damian Greene, who’s campaigning for Island County commissioner. If you don’t know him, I hope you’ll take the time to check his website and view some of the videos he’s done to try and communicate with all voters in Island County during this unusual year of the COVID-19.

I’ve personally known Damian for over 25 years. In my experience, he’s extremely trustworthy, will listen without prejudging, will share his ideas without worry of ownership and will work tirelessly for the greater good of this county.

His private insurance business, volunteer organization leadership, professional occupation as a locomotive engineer as well as his elected experience on the South Whidbey School board uniquely places him as someone who understands budgets, timelines and social and environmental responsibilities.

This island where he grew up and raised his family is in need of someone who cares about our environment, wants to conserve our natural resources and wants to make sure that the focus begins with everyone’s health and safety before we try to fund things that we’d like to have but are really wants.

Make sure you vote for the candidates of your choice, and I hope Damian is one of them.

Albin Bartlett

Oak Harbor