EDITOR:
As a Douglas County planning commissioner, I have had the opportunity to serve with both Lawrence Howell and Nancy McDermid. If you want a county commissioner who will make decisions for our county based on sound business practices and not on personal gain, vote for Lawrence Howell. If you want a county commissioner that will make informed decisions derived from a willingness to listen to all sides, vote for Lawrence Howell. If you want a county commissioner who will be forthright and honest, vote for Lawrence Howell. If you want a county commissioner who will be able to maintain neutrality and fairness while making effective decisions that represent the interests of the entire county, vote for Lawrence Howell.
As executive director of Rite of Passage which is based in Minden, Lawrence Howell has provided strong leadership and an effective strategic plan that has resulted in a balanced budget and an expansion of services during these tough economic times. Rite of Passage has 880 employees in six states from Baltimore to Sacramento. Lawrence has spoken before the legislatures in three of those states. His business experience will prove invaluable to Douglas County. Join me and vote for Lawrence Howell.
Margaret Pross
Gardnerville
