continued from previous page Through her life experiences, having lived and worked in many areas of the U.S. and in Europe, from careers with women’s athletics to the U.S. Air Force, Sharon has a wealth of knowledge and skill in leadership ability and financial responsibility. I applaud Sharon for her integrity and courage in running for 5th District supervisor. Linda Doerflinger, McKinleyville Editor: I met Sharon Latour at a neighborhood gathering. It was refreshing to be listened to, and it was obvious that she had thought deeply about our issues. Her background is unique in its range and diversity. Her leadership role in sports, the military, education and religion reflects her ability to bring together many different voices to build involvement and develop communities. Having grown up in the military, I understand its culture of discipline, integrity, and service. It is not just a matter of rhetoric. In the Air Force she managed people, money, programs and complex cross-cultural communication. Although she did not grow up here, she is committed to making it a place for all citizens. Furthermore, she looks beyond a five-year plan to a generational plan for economic and social development that protects the health of our land and community. We need Sharon Latour for 5th District Supervisor. Maureen Kearns, McKinleyville
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Editor: What management principles apply to being DA? Know and commit to the mission. Corporate managers maximize wealth. The DA serves the people. The justice system is about process and people, not profit. Maggie Fleming understands this. She respects the competing rights of victims, defendants and the public. For 20 years Maggie has
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proven her commitment and compassion in our diverse and fractious county. Know the product. The DA must master complex laws and conflicting concepts. Years of experience in a range of cases and courts have given Maggie the expertise required. Maximize resources. Management is taught in school but actually learned by rising through the ranks. Maggie excels when time is limited, resources scarce, problemsolving essential. Her teamwork and mentoring successes demonstrate her ability to attract and keep the good people we need. Maggie’s skills, leadership, and dedicated service show that she is our best choice for district attorney. Denise Isaac, Arcata Editor: Experience counts when choosing a candidate for district attorney, but what kind of experience? I worked for over 30 years in watershed research, which like the practice of law, has a long and steep learning curve. I was supervised under a variety of administrators. I flourished under those who had been a scientist like myself for decades, thus had the professional experience to mentor me effectively. Others had more administrative experience but knew less than I
about the substance, functioning, and culture of watershed research and management. At best, their benign neglect allowed me to sink or swim so long as I followed the rules. I drew lessons from this in my choice of Maggie Fleming for our next district attorney. In over 25 years of practicing prosecutorial law, mostly in Humboldt County, she has demonstrated the capability, integrity and breadth of experience to be an exceptional DA. Tom Lisle, McKinleyville Editor: I began my career as a deputy district attorney in another county and came to Humboldt County in 1984 serving as chief assistant district attorney in the 1980s and ‘90s. Since leaving public service, I have practiced law as a partner in one of Humboldt County’s oldest firms. My message is simple and positive. I support Maggie Fleming to be our next district attorney because she is quite clearly the best qualified candidate. In terms of experience, judgment, ethics and integrity, I know from my experience Maggie Fleming is an exceptional choice. Truth and competence matter. While I don’t always agree with Maggie, I do know that she listens, cares deeply about others,
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