Campaign Team

VOTE FRALICK 2008

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

"I got to know Richard best when he was a Freeholder. I was one of the many he enlisted to move forward public understanding of Home Rule. I saw him advocate and advance the concepts that resulted in the adoption of charter government. He was always calm and focused. He used his consensus building skills to help bring county government to a new level of sophistication. On a personal level, I have seen him cook for friends and build a house – all with the same calm and focus. All in all I have come to respect Richard not only for his accomplishments – which are many – but for the knowledge, persistence and integrity he brings to everything he takes on."

Elizabeth Barth, Co-Chair, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"As an actively involved island resident for 27 years, Richard is exceptionally knowledgeable about the critical local issues that face our community and county government. He has the commitment, intelligence and focus necessary to act positively. Moreover, he has integrity, common sense and vision. His representation on the County Council would be a great benefit to Orcas West."

Peggy Hoyle, Co-Chair, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"I am actively supporting Richard because I believe he will bring to the County Council the kind of representation I want from my Councilman. I want a Council representative who will: 1) actively seek out and understand the bases for the diverse positions that exist on critical issues, 2) genuinely listen to us all and 3) then take decisive action. I want a Council representative who is committed to representing the will of the people and is willing to state publicly why he has voted as he did. I believe Richard is exactly that kind of person."

Art Lange, Treasurer, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"It is refreshing to be married to a man who knows how to listen. Richard is a researcher and problem solver by inclination—he seeks out information, processes differing points of view and consistently finds balanced and fair solutions. I respect his integrity and intelligence immensely and, of course, support him absolutely."

Nanae Nagaoka-Fralick, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"Richard and I served on the School Board together, and I have known him for more than 25 years. I know that he brings an intelligent approach to problems, looking at the facts in each situation, and always completes his work with professional thoroughness. I believe his presence on the County Council will be a positive influence on the Council as whole."

Joyce Pearson, VoteFralick2008 Campaign Committee

"'Richard Fralick is a man who listens attentively,
thinks intelligently and acts decisively. I support him happily."

Rick Gould, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"Dr. Fralick was a teacher and a mentor for me during my time at Orcas High School, where I found him to have direction and logic to every decision he made. He has an excellent attitude, as well as the drive and concern necessary to succeed exceptionally in the political arena. He pushed my fellow classmates and I to succeed further than any other teacher I have ever encountered. His decision to run for County Council makes me feel as if he can do the same for San Juan County."

Peter Sherman, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"I'm supporting Richard Fralick because he is a smart, dedicated individual who will take a thoughtful and balanced approach to county government policy issues. He has a commendable record of public service in San Juan County and is well equipped by experience and education to deal effectively with the numerous challenges that will confront the County Council in the years ahead."

Robert Lundeen, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"Last Year Richard joined the OIMCA board of directors where I was serving my final term. He spent a few meetings getting his bearings, then began offering well thought-out, practical solutions to some problems facing the board. We benefited from his careful analysis of the options, his organized presentation and energetic follow up. He is a problem solver by inclination and training and couples that with energy to see the job through. I support his election wholeheartedly."

Annette Mazzarella, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

" I’ve known Richard Fralick for most of my 20 years here on Orcas, but it was only when I had the honor of working with him on several very important committees on the Board of Freeholders that I understood the fullness of his abilities, enthusiasm, and productivity. . .

It’s rare to find someone who works multi-laterally and still gets it done, but Richard is someone who digs deep into research and brings the facts to the table in a non-bias manner. He recognizes the differences and the importance of both factual truths and ideological desires, and he works with honest conviction to find the best possible solution for the greatest good."

Jeff Bossler, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

Richard and I have been good friends for over 16 years, and I am privileged to call him my friend. He is truly a renaissance man; he has a keen mind, matched by a big heart, along with the ability and dedication to fulfill any responsibility he undertakes. To those of us who know Richard, his listening skills are legend. It is a pleasure to support Richard for elective office, and I know he will serve his constituents with integrity and loyalty.

Liane Olsan, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee

"Richard brought a sense of vision for the future, a rare willingness to listen, a collaborative working style, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving to the Freeholder’s development of the County Charter. I believe that these same traits will help the County Council meet our common needs, focus on the key issues, and reach practical solutions to the issues in the County where the Council has jurisdiction, authority, and responsibility."

Spence Clark, Vote Fralick 2008 Campaign Committee