I am endorsing Monica Rosenthal for supervisor of District 1.

I have known Monica for many years and have found her to be an intelligent and thoughtful person. 

She is forthright and articulate, meaning she can take a complex issue and explain it in plain terms.  I also like that she has bottom lines and stands by them.

Being an effective county supervisor means you are representing every one of your constituents with respect for their opinions.

This does not mean you have to agree but it does mean you have to listen to all sides of an issue before taking a stance, and Monica does that.

She has broad experience and knowledge of our business community, the foundation of South County.  

Land use issues affect us emotionally, financially, indirectly or directly.  Her understanding of land use and water issues of South County again is grounded in knowledge and experience. 

I think she has shown she represents her constituency by her various community involvements over these past 20 years. 

She is a knowledgeable and strong advocate for South County, and we need that in Lakeport.

I hope you will vote for her in November.

Helen Whitney is past supervisor of District 1 in Lake County, Calif.