Scott and Marie Johansen

To whom It May Concern:

Due to our past positions, both my wife and I know how important having a County
Clerk with experience  is. The position of County Clerk is one where experience
really is the key. The job requires years of experience and knowledge in order to
get the job done efficiently and with aplomb. This is not a position that can be
jumped into without the knowledge that only on-the-job experience in the County
Clerk's office can provide. Joan White is the only candidate that has the necessary
knowledge and experience to make this office run smoothly.

Please join us in voting for the experience that only Joan White has; vote to
re-elect Joan White as County Clerk.

Scott and Marie Johansen

Paul Arons, Attorney

To the Editors

I am writing to support the candidacy of Joan White for County Clerk.  Although I have only recently become licensed in Washington State, I have been a practicing lawyer for over thirty years and I've interacted with many county clerks.  What has impressed me the most about Joan White's running of the county clerk's office is not only the willingness to patiently help attorneys, but also the willingness to help members of the public navigate their way through filing and procedures with which they are not familiar.  This is in contrast to what I have witnessed in other offices, where clerks are irritable with anyone who asks questions or needs information.  Additionally, the county clerk's job is to keep things running smoothly, with documents being where they are supposed to be, and not disappearing.  Joan's operation of the clerk's office has been outstanding, and I fully back her re-election as County Clerk.

Very truly yours,

Paul Arons

Michael Murray, Attorney, Orcas Island

To the Editor and voters of San Juan County,

I have never before written a letter to the Editor or an “Open Letter” expressing my support of a candidate for public office.   I do so now to express my support, and to encourage your vote, for the reelection of Joan White as San Juan County Clerk and Clerk of the Superior Court.  

Joan’s outstanding management and operation of the County Clerk’s office, Joan’s unfailing positive attitude and instilling in her staff the same positive attitude to truly help all who enter the Clerk’s office, and Joan’s efficiency in “getting things done,” are exceptional in my experience.   As an attorney who interacts regularly with the offices of various court clerks and other state and federal government offices, my experience is that I and the citizens of San Juan County want Joan White reelected to continue her outstanding service.  

In my opinion, we want to continue Joan’s exceptional management of her office and, equally importantly, the always helpful, gracious and positive attitude of Joan and her staff to those who request assistance.  These qualities are truly rare and I for one value them very highly.  Please, vote to reelect Joan White San Juan County Clerk.

Michael K. Murray, attorney, Orcas Island

Garrett Beyer, Attorney

October 8, 2014

 

Editor:

I am writing to urge voters to retain Joan White as our County Clerk.  I have been an attorney for 20 years and have practiced in various counties during that time.  I have found Joan to be exemplary in the performance of her duties as the clerk.  The work she handles is not something that can be learned except by experience.   

The County Clerk’s office, which includes Superior Court matters, is vastly different in scope than the District Court clerk’s office.  It interfaces with the Department of Corrections regarding felonies, the Department of Social & Health Services regarding child support and paternity matters, and even the U.S. Government regarding passports.  All of this requires a detailed application of the correct procedures to insure that the participants’ rights are protected. 

Joan’s work in the County Clerk’s office for the past 21 years and her experience with all of the required elements of the job she performs cannot be replicated except by earning that experience firsthand...and that would take 21 years.  Please join me in returning Joan to her third term as County Clerk.

Sincerely,

Garrett J. Beyer

Christopher Hodgkin, Attorney

As a Friday Harbor attorney who frequently represented clients in

Superior Court, I had regular interactions with the County Clerk's

office and with Joan White personally.  I found the office in general

and Joan in particular fully committed to helping attorneys and clients

in whatever way possible.   All my interactions with Joan were pleasant,

efficient, and professional, representing the way that government at

every level should interact with the public, but too often doesn't.

Joan exemplifies what a public servant should be.

I am very pleased to endorse Joan White for re-election to the office of

County Clerk.

Christopher Hodgkin

Pete Brady

October 13, 2014

Dear Editor:

I am delighted to write a letter for support for Joan P. White, San Juan County Clerk.  I have had the pleasure of knowing and working closely with Joan for nearly 10 years, she is indeed a lady of such character.

Joan’s dedication to the citizens of San Juan County and to the Court’s business is clear, and irreplaceable. Through the last eight years Joan has dedicated herself to ensuring the citizens of San Juan County have access to their Court system, and the business of the Court is conducted in an efficient and service minded manner.  Joan has steered the office though the most challenging of times, creating new efficient ways of doing business while shrinking her overall budget.  I cannot think of a finer example of leadership in public service.

Please pause to remember this example of experience and leadership at the polls this November.

Sincerely,

Pete Brady