This letter was sent to Gearhart City Council. It is reprinted at the writer’s request.

I think it would be helpful to appoint an individual with long ties to Gearhart and local and regional political experience who has no desire to stand for election in November 2022. If that person has voiced opposition to the recently defeated fire bond that would evidence your willingness to work together with a dissenting voice. We need to find solutions.

My recommendation is Pat Roberts. She authored a dissenting fire station bond opinion on the recent ballot. She is not on social media and does not partake in the sometimes toxic exchanges we have witnessed. She has been a Gearhart property owner since the 1970s.

She is familiar with the regional and local political process as a former Clatsop County commissioner. Most importantly, she has told me that she would accept the appointment and has no desire to be on the November 2022 ballot.

Please consider my dog-walking friend for this vacant position.

Bob Morey

Gearhart