I have always maintained that a person who grew up in Lake County and wants to help make the county better must first leave Lake County.

After growing up and attending schools here, one needs to explore other opportunities, educate themselves about the wider world, and learn about other places, cultures and ways of doing things.

Then, when they return because they love Lake County and want to raise their own children here, they have a perspective and commitment that is unique to a local “kid” who returns intentionally.

Supervisor Jessica Pyska is one of those locals who chose to return to Lake County and has spent the last many years working tirelessly to improve our lives and community.

Supervisor Pyska has used her education, experience and competence to implement many innovative and effective programs and services to benefit the variety of people and interests in our county.

She has shown a deep understanding of the challenges we face and has worked full time to bring in substantial resources and funds to address these challenges.

Whether it is wildfire prevention, growing our economy, disaster preparedness, or ensuring safe communities, Supervisor Pyska has been on the forefront to find and implement solutions.

She is skilled at bringing different constituencies together and working with them toward the best solutions for the community.

Supervisor Pyska is a perfect example of a locally-raised person who has chosen to put her many skills into leadership for the betterment of all Lake County.

We need her to continue with her work on our behalf. I wholeheartedly support her re-election, and hope that others agree and will vote for her too.

Kathy Windrem lives in Kelseyville, California.