I strongly endorse Wesley (Wes) Heinmiller for San Juan County Fire District #2 Commissioner. He has been involved with the Fire District for many years, including attending Board of Fire Commissioners meetings.

While there will be a lot to learn as a new fire commissioner, he already has a ‘jump-start’ with his regular attendance at the BOFC meetings. His focus at these meetings was to listen, observe, and learn about the issues the Fire District faces today. In addition to being involved with the current staff, volunteers, and fire commissioners, Wes possesses a prodigious business sense, with the ability to read, understand, and interpret budgets and financial reports.

Wes is always willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for members of the community, which has been demonstrated with his involvement with the fire department, as well as in many aspects of the community since becoming an Orcas Island resident. Wes has even gone so far as to attend this years Washington Fire Commissioners Association Annual Conference. Where all of the current issues facing Fire Districts are discussed as well as the laws that govern a Fire Commissioner and the board.

This position needs someone who knows how to conduct business professionally, and who has a financial sense. Wes possess both of those qualities.” With Wes’ history of running a successful business for over 40 years, it would only make sense that he is chosen as our fire district’s newest fire commissioner.

I am a former Orcas Fire EMT and I know and have seen what this position needs. Please join me in voting “yes for Wes” for Fire Commissioner 2.

Thomas Merrimon

Orcas Island