Byrnes has the ideas and energy we need | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Published 9:45 am Saturday, July 30, 2016

To the editor:

Loretta Byrnes is the best candidate running for State Representative in the LD23-Position 1.

I strongly endorse Loretta because she has the maturity, education, life skills and experience for the job.

Loretta has fresh energy and is committed to the idea that our government is there to serve the people not the other way around. Loretta spent 17 years designing and managing food security and economic development projects in Bangladesh, Rwanda and Sierra Leone and another four years as an agricultural program officer with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She also served the unemployed as the King County Worksource area director and as a labor market economist. From her experience she understands the critical importance of well written legislation and the potential unintended consequences of government overreach.

With eight adult children, she is passionate about improving the effectiveness of our educational system by allowing teachers to teach, reduced testing, and less micromanagement from policy makers. She also understands the importance of quality career and technical education to meet the growing demand for skilled workers. She is committed to listening to and serving all constituents.

Vote for Loretta Byrnes in the Primary and the General Election.

ALICE TAWRESEY

Bainbridge Island