Dear Editor,

I am thrilled that Jake Niece and Lynn Padgett are candidates for county commissioner in their respective districts. I first met Jake when he moved to town and began attending a variety of meetings (including BOCC meetings which he attends regularly). From the beginning Jake impressed me with his curiosity, intelligence, vision, active listening and willingness to consider diverse perspectives on issues. At one such meeting, Jake was intrigued by a statement I made. He contacted me a...