Editor,

Electing hospital commissioners should be treated like a job interview: What are the candidate’s experiences, credentials, skills and personality traits that make for a good addition to the firm?

“Works well with others” is the difference between getting hired or not in most jobs. Can the candidate take criticism and accept the limitations of the position, without straying into another’s domain of responsibility?

Hospital commissioners have only one employee: the CEO, whom they hire and, sometimes, fire. The commissioners cannot direct the hospital administration, nor can they direct employees to do or not do anything.

Mr. Born lacks the characteristics and skills necessary to pass this job interview. He daily demonstrates his negativity and his inability to work well with others.

He speaks in vague terms like “transparency” and “reform,” but he gives no information about what these mean or what he would do with them, and still remain within legal boundaries.

He has no relevant track record of accomplishment.

He would fail the job interview.

Georgia Gardner’s extensive experience includes service in government and nonprofit organizations. She works successfully in collaboration with others.

She is a trained certified public accountant, with experience in labor negotiations and implementing compliance systems.

Georgia is a dedicated public servant, who is committed to the continued growth and stability of Whidbey General and its clinics.

She has the experience, skills and personality to continue as a valuable asset to the community through her work.

We are in the middle of a building project and we need her expert financial skills and ideas. It is imperative that we retain her as our Commissioner in District No. 2. Please cast your vote for Georgia Gardner.

Diane Kendy

Langley