This election year is not one to squander one’s vote because of misguided ideology. How does a voter pick the right candidate and not some fly-by-night politician? Does one count campaign signs or pick names from a hat? I hope not.

For that reason, consider candidates that reflect your values. Your values are important. They are your foundation. For that reason, consider Linda Kochmar, candidate for 30th Legislative District state representative.

Over the years Linda has gone from a widow to a grandmother; from the Federal Way Council to the Federal Way mayor and your state representative. She has found truth in trials, lessons in mistakes and values that transformed into refined gold. They are your values because Linda has listened to you. And she has listened to your call to again be your state representative. Because of you she is willing to take tough choices and make sacrifices. Yes, she listens with empathy, refusing to let others define you when she tells your story. She is able to reason with common sense built with experience and to solve problems with integrity and commitment to service. It could not be any better because she has you in mind.

As a public servant she has an impressive list of accomplishments too many to list here. Her website has the list. She has enriched the city of Federal Way with accomplishments and dedication to community that goes back 40 years. She has been a true public servant of the people of Federal Way. It is remarkable the respect she has won; not only from the people in the community, but regionally, nationally and internationally. Because of that, she has acquired priceless connections that will benefit the citizens she serves. How can your vote get any better than that?

Jon McIntyre

Auburn