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LETTERS cont’d from page 4
Mutz can provide. John brings to the job a depth of experience, including leading a large police organization through very difficult times, and training other law enforcement professionals across the country in mediation and community-focused policing. His approach to policing emphasizes creating and enhancing trust and engagement with citizens and community partners, as well as improving working conditions and morale for officers.
If kids are going to be on sidewalks they need to be so aware of walkers
and maybe get off their bikes when near Dr. office exits and blind corners.
Bike safety begins at home. Do we need more bike paths? Joy Bennett, Sonoma
Exceptional Choice
Vote-by-mail ballots for the June 5th election will be in the mail soon. My vote for Sonoma County Clerk- Recorder-Assessor (CRA) is going to Deva Marie Proto.
He has extensive experience in law enforcement in culturally diverse communities, and will work to
create a department that emphasizes service to our communities. He will place an emphasis on officer training and development, community-
based policing, and communication with community members and organizations. I have known John Mutz as a neighbor for several years and trust him to do an outstanding job as our Sonoma County Sheriff. For these reasons, I endorse John Mutz for Sheriff of Sonoma County.
For the last five years, I have held the position of Executive Assistant
in the CRA department. I don’t voice my political opinion lightly and do
so having extensive and first-hand experience working with Deva Marie.
Deva Marie’s track record is impressive! With unwavering dedication to her staff, she has led office efforts to become more efficient with technological improvement, even winning awards in this regard. Deva Marie has Implemented a
Sincerely yours, Richard H. Levin Sebastopol
Young children, who have working parents and want so much to get to the library for a project.
new Clerk/Recorder system and electronic recording. She has restored and protected the county’s grantor/ grantee books and has become a Certified Elections Official.
Picture this:
These are just a few of the many achievements Deva has brought
to the department. Her passion
as a public servant and leader are remarkable. As you make your
choice for Clerk-Recorder-Assessor,
a vote for Deva Marie is a vote for a qualified candidate with integrity who embraces the challenge and will be a leader that we can be proud of.
They are too young to go on their own and have a project deadline.
In the current political climate, we are very fortunate to have a choice as exceptional as Deva Marie Proto.
These are the very great reasons why the Free Library is such a wonderful gift and convenience for our community.
Diane Stiles
Not all of us can jump into a car and get to the library.
John Mutz for Sheriff
Those cute little book boxes scattered in our community are a wonderful thing for so many.
I am writing in support of John Mutz’s candidacy for Sheriff of Sonoma County. John has just the experience and skills that our community needs at this time.
Please rethink taking them away and think what they GIVE to so many less fortunate.
The Sheriff’s Office plays a vital role in our communities, and our officers and our county deserve the kind of leadership and support that John
I visit Denver, Colo from time-time and they have the same thing in many locations.
An elderly woman with both Parkinson’s and dementia who only goes between the bed and her walker but loves to read.
It’s a great thing!
Joy Bennett, Sonoma
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