To the editor:

Dick Haugan has the education, intellect, experience and skills to dig deep and uncover the facts and analyze them for a clear understanding of where we (the city) has been (not pretty), where we are now (still not pretty), and envision a clear course to where we should be.

Dick has a firm grasp of city budgeting, finance, municipal code, the SMP, public works, and planning.

He will be able to collaborate with the city manager to help each department pragmatically focus the city’s limited resources on the goals of the city’s core mission.

Roads, utilities, stormwater and organizational efficiency all would benefit.

Dick would promote such things as better cell reception (more towers) which would benefit nearly all Islanders at no cost to the taxpayers with minimal staff time.

I endorse Dick Haugan and ask you to join me in voting for him.

JIM LLEWELLYN

Bainbridge Island