1. Rick believes climate change is “overstated” and that 408 parts per million of greenhouse gases we’ve pumped into the atmosphere has little to do with it. He feels the changing climate is predestined, nothing we can or should do.

2. Our local Conservation Futures Program has conserved over 3,200 acres of county rural heritage and public beach access; it’s popular and it works. Janet recognizes the value and would fully support it.

Rick likes to identify as a supporter but consistently votes to reduce its funding in real dollars by denying the typical yearly 1 percent cost of living increase.

3. We’ve had a Growth Management Act plan around here since 1998. It’s state mandated and contains land use regulations that preserve those qualities of life that islanders have identified as desirable, like “hanging onto our rural character.”

Rick touts our GMA accomplishments but voted to spend our money for an outside attorney. He voted to spend even more to defend that private attorney when sued by our county prosecutor and lost 13-0 before the State Supreme Court.

4.  As for Navy jet noise around Outlying Field, NAS Whidbey, Rick doesn’t oppose it. Janet wants to promote needed discussion.

While both candidates have considerable differences, Janet has the background, credentials and inclination to decide issues on facts and data, to lead us into the future (see janetstclair.com).