To the editor:

We are writing this letter to sing the praises of, and support, Pegeen Mulhern for city councilor. Our family has known Pegeen for the past 10 years, our children played sports together and we have worked on various Bainbridge Island School District academic committees. Pegeen is sound, highly intelligent, considerate and she cares very deeply about protecting Bainbridge Island.

She has spent the past number of months listening, really listening, to the multiple voices of our community about their issues and concerns.  She is a person who can synthesize these various points of view, and work toward constructive solutions to often challenging problems. She understands that growth must be done responsibly to protect our resources, preserve the values of our comprehensive plan, and offer prudent investment for our taxpayer dollars.

We have the highest respect for Pegeen, and believe she would be a tremendous asset to our city council, and our community at large! Her positive outlook, keen intelligence, ability to listen and negotiate, and her warm smile are much needed in our city council.

Please consider voting for Pegeen, a vote for protecting our environment, our comprehensive plan and our taxpayer dollars.

DAWN AND GORDON JANOW

Bainbridge Island