I would like to thank all of my supporters and those who voted for me in the last election. I was humbled by some of the heartfelt letters of support. I am sorry that I didn’t win but it’s time to move forward. I wish Rich the best. He will be working with a great organization and some very fine people. The Port has some major decisions to make in the coming year. I will stay involved as appropriate as a citizen and business owner involved with the Port and I will comment where appropriate.
As of press time, 700 ballots were left to count out of 14,725 received. According to the San Juan County Elections Office website, only 29.4 % of registered voters participated in the election. The results are as follows:
I’m proud to support Greg Hertel for port commissioner. He’s deeply invested in our community and is one of the brightest, most productive people that I know. He understands the Port, can see what needs to be done and follows through. Please join me in voting for Greg Hertel.
“Greg Hertel has been an exceptional friend since I moved to the islands in 2016. He and his wife, Lunnette, have taken my friends and me in as their island family and have helped make this island feel like home. They have included us in holidays, where we would have otherwise not have had a place to gather, have housed us on their property in between transitions, have shared their home and family with us, have supported and cheered us on in all our adventures and endeavors. Not to mention how many times Greg has come to the rescue when we’ve been stuck on the side of the road or when my boat drug anchor multiple times.