OAK HARBOR: Letter: Civility needed in local politics (ANDY PLUMLEE/WNT)
Andy Plumlee, a candidate for the Oak Harbor City Council, wrote a letter to the editor calling for civility in this year’s elections. The letter was published in the Sat., Sep. 9, 2023 edition of the Whidbey News-Times.
They Said It
Right now, in our country it seems civility is declining in politics. Our local election has not been immune to this. Regardless of how we personally feel or how badly we want to win, when the election is over, those elected will have to work together for the good of the community. I am concerned about some comments I have heard recently and want to remind all candidates, and their supporters that come January we will still be neighbors, and members of this community we all love. It takes a great deal of effort, dedication and support to run for office even locally. While we may disagree on what is best for our city, we are all running with positive intentions in our hearts….
To be clear, I am not endorsing any candidate for any office. I just don’t want us as a community to lose our heart and compassion for one another just because we are in the heat of battle.
On the Ballot in 2023
| CITY OF OAK HARBOR |
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| City Councilmember, Position 1 Tara Hizon, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 2 Andy Plumlee Chris Wiegenstein Incumbent Beth Munns did not file for re-election. |
| City Councilmember, Position 3 Eric Marshall, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 4 John Chaszar Barbara Armes Chris Wiegenstein, the incumbent, was appointed to this position after Filing Week closed. He had chosen to file for Position 2. |
| Mayor Ronnie Wright Shane Hoffmire Incumbent Bob Severns did not file for re-election. |
