Viewpoints
Elkins has earned his place
in Ketchikan's roster
By June Allen
August 26, 2006
Saturday
I just read a letter in Sitnews signed by one apparently hot-headed
Douglas J. Thompson, slamming well known retired-businessman
Jim Elkins. I don't know Mr. Thompson or his political views,
but in his letter to Sitnews he blatantly vented his persoanl
anger on Elkins and Governor Murkowski as a pair. It was a nasty
attack, apparently based on generalities -- or maybe on political
ideology in general. Mr. Thompson is free to disagree with Elkins,
of course.
But in my opinion, Jim Elkins has served Ketchikan well and successfully
in a variety of capacities for many, many years. Elkins is an
honest man known to have a temper, he speaks his mind, and he
has done so at full volume a time or two. He also has worked
hard for District 1 in and out of the political arena for many,
many years! He is a respected member of his party and he knows
what he is talking about when it comes to politics! He has mentored
several young men who are now venturing out to test the political
waters on their own. He can be proud of his record.
Time marches on. Jim Elkins has earned his place in Ketchikan's
roster of political personages.
June Allen
Palmer AK - USA
About: "I'm a former longtime
resident of Ketchikan, now living in a senior facility in Palmer
Alaska. I know Ketchikan, I know Jim Elkins, and I know what
I'm talking about."
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