John Littleon: “We’ve seen Jeff Golden’s accomplishments, and our lives are measurably better: clearer skies, fewer fires, and better preparation for the future.”

Vanessa Houk: “There are people in our community who would not be alive today, were it not for her tireless service.”

Richard Spencer: “She’ll tackle the tough issues we face: fire risk, water and housing shortages, and switching to clean energy. She believes the county has a crucial role to play coordinating emergency plans, and preventing fires by cleaning up county land.”

Lillian Buchanan: “Criticisms based on race and gender have no place in civil discussion of the merits of artistic presentations and should be opposed or omitted. I would like to see every effort made to support and protect Ms. Garrett, who is doing her job very well and to good effect.”

Rick Landt: “Using this ‘stranded’ money for park CIP projects would be totally consistent with the original intent of voters and would move cash-starved projects forward without resorting to property tax dollars.”

Ellen Craine: “All of us are impacted by the fire danger, limited water supplies, homelessness, lack of affordable housing — the list goes on and on. To address these crucial issues we need fresh leadership on the county level.”

Julie Akins: “I live in Ashland. I love the parks. I use them almost daily. No one is against parks. Save our parks by voting “yes” on 210 and 211.”

Steve Haskell: “If you have Tina Kotek as governor and still have a commissioner who doesn’t want to work with Salem, you will miss out in many ways. You need Denise Krause in office. She will work with Salem and the other local jurisdictions in our area in a way not seen presently.”

Joyce Woods: “We don’t need to feel helpless about these problems. We need to act to solve them. Please support those running for elected office who are working very hard to solve them.”

Rebecca Kay: “People are talking! Here is a sample of what voters are expressing while I have been canvassing neighborhoods.”