Editor,

I am writing this letter to address the outright lies that my wife, Ana Maria Nuñez, your Island County treasurer, is not dedicated to her work and the citizens of this county.

As a 23-year veteran, I’m fully aware of what it means to be dedicated and I can honestly say Ana Maria exemplifies that. She works evenings and weekends when needed. The staff knows they can contact her if there are questions or issues that they feel need her attention or clarification.

This past spring, Ana Maria was diagnosed with cancer. Though we recently went through this illness with her sister and mother, we were overwhelmed when faced with it ourselves. She scheduled her surgery so as not to be absent when month-end reporting needed to be completed. She returned to work half-days the following week because she knew the office was short staffed. She scheduled her daily treatments and appointments in the afternoons so she could work daily. So I ask you, is this the behavior of a person that is out of the office 50 percent of the time as alleged by her opponent?

Do not believe the misinformation that is being said by her opponent. Attend the upcoming debates in October and get the facts so that you may make a more informed decision come November.

Her accomplishments serve as proof of her commitment. Vote to retain Ana Maria d Nuñez as your Island County treasurer so that she can continue to serve Island County citizens with honor.

CARLOS NUÑEZ

Oak Harbor