To the editor:

Good news for Bainbridge Islanders. This fall allows a rare opportunity to elect an authentic “Island Steward,” Ron Peltier, to the City Council.

If your desire is to preserve and nurture what’s best about the place on which we live, a vote for Ron Peltier will make that achievable. For almost 50 years, his lifestyle and work have helped safeguard the health and wellbeing of our island. His dedicated advocacy for Sustainable Bainbridge and for the island’s environment is matched by a strong but soft-spoken commitment to our unique island-owned business community. In fact, to community cordiality in general.

With Bainbridge’s comprehensive plan being revised and activated this time around, it would seem that if we want to be defended from overly aggressive outside interests, electing someone trustworthy and effective is a prudent start.

We encourage all Bainbridge voters to join us in electing “Island Steward” Ron Peltier.

JOYCE AND ALAN RUDOLPH

Bainbridge Island