I’m afraid I’m not normally someone who sends e-mails to the editor of papers. It is my hope that my sincerity is conveyed adequately.

The subject in question is the candidacy of Mr. Matt Williams for judge.

I have been living and working as a part of the Southeast King County since 2001, serving in the business and health care community.

I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Mr. Williams for the better part of that time. Having partnered with him on projects, observed his conduct when working with peers, subordinates, teams, etc. or just sought his advice. His demands and brings out the best in people; he has been identified as a mentor, teacher and friend. He leaves in his wake of accomplishments, the admiration of both opponents and colleagues alike. He has always maintained the highest level of ethics in all of his interactions and strives to be a fair minded peacemaker.

I know that people are drowning in political stuff and fluff right now. It is my hope that your paper and your readers will seek to review Matt’s undeniable qualifications, bipartisan endorsements and come to the same conclusion that I have.

Matt Williams is the best possible candidate for District Court Judge in the South East Division of King County.

– S. Hollis