We are writing in support of Mike Bates for Cannon Beach City Council. His experience is extensive, and excellent for the job. Besides being a member of the city’s Planning Commission, and leading its efforts to preserve the remaining wetlands and old-growth trees and generate more worker housing, Mike is a retired attorney and knows how to deal with complex issues without getting emotional and into name-calling.

We have known Mike for many years, and are familiar with his commitment to protecting Cannon Beach’s natural environment, and to providing housing for permanent residents who want to work, and eventually retire here. He is concerned about our growing traffic and parking issues, and he knows the importance of providing improved City Hall and police buildings.

It is especially important to us that Mike has a strong sense of fiscal responsibility. Regardless of the voters’ position on a community center, as well as the aforementioned public buildings, Mike will watchdog costs and quality. No matter what your position is on NeCus’, Mike will guide the council’s efforts to be responsible with any public funds that may be dedicated to the site’s development.

We strongly urge you to vote for Mike. We need civility, reason and care in our city leadership.

JIM and MARTY SCHWAB HARRIS

Cannon Beach