— Submitted by San Juan County Democrats

In response to her request for endorsement, the San Juan County Democrats are endorsing Monica Harrington for Position #3 on the board of commissioners of SJC Public Hospital District #1 in the Nov. 3 general election.

Hospital District #1 consists of the following islands: San Juan, Brown, Henry, Johns, Pearl, Spieden and Stuart. Only registered voters of these islands are eligible to vote.

The board of Hospital District #1 is primarily responsible for assuring that the public tax money it receives from the two levies that are its sole source of funds are used to serve the best interests of our entire community in an effective, transparent, and accountable manner.

This responsibility includes ensuring compliance with Washington State’s Reproductive Privacy Act and Death With Dignity Act, both of which San Juan County voters overwhelmingly approved.

“We believe noncompliance with either of these Acts undermines the will of the voters and puts the district at risk of legal action. Ms. Harrington has the business background, knowledge of State health law, and commitment to the public interest to help assure that Hospital District #1 fully complies with its responsibilities,” said SJC Democrats.

The Democrats also urge the election of other hospital district candidates who support the state’s Reproductive Privacy Act and Death with Dignity Act.

Voters will have to opportunity to vote for hospital commissioner candidates for  Position 2, Position 3 and Position 5. For more information on candidates visit sanjuanjournal.com.