The clear choice
Certain candidates have offered frequent reminders that their campaign is “non-partisan”. And, it is important to remember that political party support for a candidate does not apply to the role of the office they seek.
Judgeships, sheriff, city councils, treasurer, assessor – recorder, school board trustees and county Board of Supervisor are all public service roles which are non-partisan.
This important distinction allows voters to select the candidate best qualified for each county position regardless of their individual political party loyalty.
A person with experience together with fresh ideas.
Someone with a clear understanding of the job’s scope.
A person with established contacts and connections in order to form important partnerships, so that Lake County’s government can function better.
Someone with excellent communication skills, and a promise of transparency.
The candidate who pledges to represent the needs and desires of ALL constituents.
In District 1, this area includes Middletown, and then south to the Napa border, Anderson Springs, Hidden Valley Lake, Lower Lake proper and east along Spruce Grove Rd and Jerusalem Valley, and a sliver of south City of Clearlake.
Given this understanding, the clear choice for District 1 Supervisor is John Hess. His campaign slogan says it all: BETTER TOGETHER.
—Kate Schmidt -Hopper, District 1/ Hidden Valley Lake.
Vote for Helen Owen for District 1 Supervisor
My name is Denise McDowell. As a resident of Middletown, CA since 1967, I believe Helen Owen embodies many qualities that would make an excellent Supervisor. These qualities include her honesty, integrity and willingness to address everyone’s concerns. She has experience collaborating with others to achieve a common goal and finds innovative ways to solve challenges.
Supporting community events is her lifestyle. She is an independent and successful business woman who has strong family values and has taught hundreds of young people the responsibility and joy of horsemanship. She has given many of these young people the confidence to take these skills outside the small, close-knit pond that is our town.
Our district would be fortunate to have Helen Owen represent the needs of our communities while supporting the preservation of our small-town values.
—Denise McDowell, Middletown
A clear vision for District 1
As election day approaches, I’ve been paying close attention to the various local races, trying to determine which candidate truly represents the needs of our community. I’ve been a resident since 2000, so this is a matter close to my heart.
I recently watched the debate between the candidates for District 1 Supervisor, and I felt compelled to write this letter in hopes that more people will watch the debate and notice the clear differences between the two candidates. You can watch the debate online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjcQ-WfT_8U or at https://hessforsupervisor.com/news.
John Hess is my choice, and I believe he has the best vision for the future of District 1. I had the chance to meet him last year, before election discussions really started. I was surprised by how much he knew about our district. He walked me through several issues we face, and they extended beyond our water concerns. I was impressed by his in-depth knowledge and the fact that he already had a clear vision for the district. I hadn’t realized before then that he had the experience necessary to take meaningful action and bring that vision to life.
John Hess will represent the entire district. His background in bipartisan service shows that he’s inclusive, and he’s exactly the kind of leader our district—and county—needs right now. I believe he’ll focus on creating jobs and fostering economic growth, all while preserving the small-town values we hold dear. It’s vital that we grow in a way that ensures our children will not only have opportunities but also the infrastructure to support them. I have a teenage daughter, and these issues are really important for all parents.
His experience on the Planning Commission will ensure a seamless transition to the Board of Supervisors, allowing him to hit the ground running.
—Roberto Iseppi, Hidden Valley Lake, District 1
Please join me in supporting Helen Owen
Please join me in supporting Helen Owen in her candidacy for Lake County Supervisor in District 1. Being a multi-generational lifetime resident of southern Lake County, Helen embraces the stunning beauty, natural resources, and the unique challenges of our special community. She appreciates and promotes the precious rural lifestyle that is the pinnacle of our county. Helen is a community leader and team builder. She is not a politician.
Helen knows and practices the critical role of community involvement and decision making. She thrives as a generous and hard-working volunteer in our community; many times I have observed Helen’s hands-on, hard-working participation.
Helen has been and will continue to learn and research issues at the ground level. She will be a true representative of the people and will collect community input at the ground level. Her experience as a business owner, rural property owner, and long- time community organizer is a natural fit for the position of County Supervisor.
My family has operated a ranch/farm in south Lake County since the 1880s. In fact, my great grandfather, John Martin Adamson, was the Lake County District 2 Supervisor (at that time, the Lower Lake population center) for 28 years completing his service in the 1920s. Obviously, my family has a stake in a thriving south county community. I have done my homework and, without reservation, endorse Helen Owen for Supervisor District 1.
—Karen Adamson Suenram, Lower Lake
