I am writing in support of Valerie Starkey’s candidacy for re-election to the county Board of Supervisors.As supervisor of District 2, Ms. Starkey has implemented and supported several initiatives that have had positive impacts on our community as a whole. Most notable to me is her work that resulted in the Homeless Ad Hoc and her willingness to address the opioid overdose rate in our county. The volunteer work she did at the local animal shelter showed how deeply involved she is willing to become to get to the root of problems and her ability to find subsequent solutions.Supervisor Starkey went above and beyond her duties in regards to public communication during the Smith River Complex fires and ensuing power outage. Her diligent reporting of fire status and emergency information via social media was greatly appreciated.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');I believe Valerie Starkey’s dedication and commitment to making Del Norte County a safe and pleasant place to live is commendable. Her continued seat on the County Board of Supervisors will be a benefit to all of us in Del Norte County.Beverly ClensayCrescent City googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });