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Editor:
I wanted to share with you some things about Janelle Cass that may not have already been written about, and why I think she is the best candidate for Port of Edmonds Commissioner Position 1.
I am a recently retired employee with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (37+ years) and am very familiar with the FAA’s Greener Skies Initiative, of which Janelle was an integral member on the FAA’s team. The purpose of the initiative was to maximize advantages with modern navigation technology while reducing aircraft fuel burn rates and emissions, resulting in a significant reduction in carbon emissions and noise pollution in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Island territories.
The success of this initiative was largely due to the collaborative nature of the participants (each with their own special interests), and the knowledge and expertise of the specialists involved. Janelle’s background and expertise in environmental engineering, along with her spirit of cooperation and pragmatic approach to problem solving contributed greatly to it’s success.
The other thing I would like you to know about Janelle is how deeply connected to Edmonds she is. In addition to raising her family here, she is a former local business owner, a current tenant of the Port and enjoys sailing on the same boat that has been in her family for decades.
It is not often we get a candidate with Janelle’s background and experience, and that is why I am encouraging you to vote for Janelle Cass for Port of Edmonds Commissioner Position 1!
Paul Webster
Edmonds
Thank you for your service as both a Port Commissioner and as a military veteran – service above self! Your unique experience and skill set as an environmental engineer and small business owner are invaluable to the Port and the City. Your expertise and ability to identify ALL sides of the issue (not just the preferred option) was essential while I was researching/providing input to the Comprehensive Plan and numerous land use issues as a volunteer member of the Citizen’s Planning Board. You are and will continue to be an asset with your logical and rational problem solving ability as an engineer, work and education experience with challenging environmental issues, and lessons learned as a small business owner. You have definitely earned my vote!
I have only a limited recent exposure to Janelle Cass, but researching her background tells me that she is a great candidate for the Edmonds Port Commission, and as a 70 year resident of the Edmonds, community, I will be voting for her in this upcoming election.
She’s got my vote!!
We support Janelle because of her impressive resume and long time commitment to our Edmonds community. Simply no one better! Bruce Green
In addition to her educational background and engineering experience, Janelle Cass has proven to be an active, committed, involved resident of Edmonds. She has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Tree Board, business owner and current Port Commissioner, to name a few. Janelle listens, makes decisions based on facts and is an extremely knowledgeable and capable candidate. She also loves Edmonds. I am proud to support Janelle Cass.
Clearly Janelle is the qualified candidate with the experience necessary for the position. Actually, she is overqualified, and that speaks volumes for her care of Edmonds.
She’s got my vote also!
Janelle is the one! She is by far the best qualified candidate for the Port Commision. She understands what the Port can and cannot do per existing laws. Something her opponent does not get. She has demonstrated her dedication to our country with her service in the US Airforce and her service to Edmonds both as a business owner and current Port Commisioner. Her roots in Edmonds are deep as is her commitment to public service. As a 75 year resident of Edmonds and as the son and grandson of two prior Edmonds Port Commisioners I can endorse Janelle without reservation. The Port is the heart of our City and she will work hard to keep it healthy and beating strong.
If I still lived in the Port District, which I did for years, I’d be voting for Janelle. It’s a shame we didn’t elect her to the CC when we had the chance. It speaks volumes about her intelligence that she is sticking with the Port job and not seeking the often thankless job of Edmonds CCM again. She ran up against Chen’s all out Democratic Party support which caused her to lose her Council run I think. I was then a Democrat but I voted for Janelle as I think she had a better grasp of what Edmonds City Government needed to be better managed for everyone, not just the special interests.
Yes, without a doubt Janelle Cass is the best candidate for Edmonds for Port Commissioner position 1. It would be silly to train someone who has no experience for this particular position when we have the perfect candidate in Janelle Cass. You have our vote Ms. Cass.
As some may know, Janelle Cass was one of the Edmonds Marsh Restoration volunteers who not only pitched-in hard labor, but as a Port Commissioner asked me (the Restoration Project Leader) the right questions on if/how the Port might help with Edmonds Marsh enhancement/restoration efforts. And, Janelle is now on the Port’s Environmental sub-committee on the Marsh and Unocal property – – a big plus for preserving and enhancing our natural environment and the waterfront.
From where I sit on protecting our environment, its a “must do” on retaining Janelle as Port Commissioner.
Joe brings up the Unocal property subject and he is absolutely right about having someone with Janelle’s intellect and dedication to proper use of the environment that you are blessed with working with and for the Port and the City of Edmonds (indirectly). If that potential purchase and use of land is flubbed up by any administration, today’s Edmonds financial problems will look like a walk in the park in comparison.
Janelle has such a positive ,wonderful attitude & cares deeply about Edmonds. She has such a wonderful resume and background that compliments this position. We are so fortunate to currently have Janelle in this position and we need to retain her. We appreciated her stopping by our home last week unexpected , and sharing her vision for Edmonds & continuing in this role. She is so articulate and knowledgeable. Vote for Janelle Cass in the upcoming election.
What a great write up! Janelle definitely has my vote. Edmonds is lucky to have her in whatever capacity she chooses. Good luck Janelle!
I’ve known Janelle for five years, and have always been impressed by her willingness to listen to people and objectively discuss issues.
The path she has chosen in her life , to serve her country and to work towards a cleaner, healthier environment, is exactly what we need in the position of Port of Edmonds Commissioner. Her degree in Environmental Engineering is an asset to the Port of Edmonds and will be extremely helpful in the Commission’s decision-making.
I’m voting Janelle Cass for Port of Edmonds Commissioner!
While I wish Janelle was running for Council, I am more than pleased with her mature and diplomatic environmental approach to issues relating to Port governance. She is extremely qualified, intelligent and understands the economic drivers and strategies that the Port brings to the City of Edmonds and citizens of Edmonds. The City of Edmonds for years has not worked cohesively with the Port Commissioners and Janelle and others are working on those goals as the Port has different laws and Port Commissioners have economic and environmental powers that our City Council do not have.
Please RETAIN Janelle Cass and vote for her.
Janelle views Edmonds’ unique environmental assets through an environmental engineer’s lens. She brings her extensive knowledge and skills forward to help all stakeholders better understand the impacts of the decisions and policies enacted by our elected officials.
An example is when Janelle presented to Council, during their Comprehensive Plan integration of up-zoning of single family lots, a GIS mapping of Edmonds tree cover. She provided this mapping overlay to Council so they could clearly see, and easily understand, the amount of tree cover that would be in jeopardy of removal as a result of the up-zoning.
Janelle is collaborative, inclusive, and a creative problem solver. Her love of Edmonds is evident in how she has engaged with and served Edmonds’ through the years she has lived here. She’s kind, compassionate, and just plain fun to talk with.
I heartily endorse Janelle Cass. I’m confident that Janelle will put “your voice first at The Port of Edmonds.”
I won’t repeat what everyone else has said except to say that we absolutely, 100% support Janelle Cass to retain her position as Port Commissioner Position 1! Thank you, Janelle, for your excellent work so far!