LETTER: Winborn’s department successful during her tenure

Support for Winborn

I am writing in support of Mary Ellen Winborn for re-election as director of community development as a result of past and recent interactions with the Clallam County building department.

My recent experience involved a building project that required that I do all of the permitting for the project.

I was fearful that the process would be difficult and overwhelming due to my lack of experience with the permitting process.

To my delight, I found the staff at the department to be helpful, knowledgable and friendly.

The general attitude was one of cooperation.

I had the sense that it had not always been such a positive atmosphere.

Several people with firsthand experience had led me to understand that under the previous administration, the process could be difficult to navigate.

I believe that under Mary Ellen’s leadership, the department has evolved into an institution that stands for what is right in our community and has created a positive work environment where the staff seem motivated and happy to serve the public.

I am of the opinion that if it is not broken, it doesn’t need to be fixed.

Please join me in supporting Mary Ellen Winborn for re-election as director of community development and allow the department to flourish under her leadership.

Denise Bennett,

Port Angeles