To the editor:

Eileen McSherry is the right choice for fire commissioner. She is competent, capable and committed to high quality public service.

She has made many significant contributions to the public sector, including creating the Federal Executive Board’s mediation consortium, which assists local governments with free mediation services.

Eileen is committed to Bainbridge Island. She raised her family here and has contributed her time and money to many community groups.

With her strong background in public sector management, including working with the fire service for Navy Region Northwest and Central Kitsap, Eileen is just the person we need on the Bainbridge Island fire commission board. She will be able to find the right balance of a strong, comprehensive fire department with the awareness that islanders want their tax dollars spent judiciously and wisely.

CORNELIA TALLEY

Bainbridge Island