As a former Air Force officer, fighter pilot, Vietnam prisoner of war and international commercial airline pilot, I know the importance of leadership. Unfortunately, we don’t appear to have enough of that in our country today. That’s why I’m asking you to retain Ryan Roberts as commissioner of King County Public Hospital District 4, position 3.

As a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former fighter pilot who has served his country in combat, and Navy veteran, Ryan has already proven himself as a leader.

He brings the skills and expertise required of an officer in today’s modern Navy into the demands and rigors of managing complex business processes and has done so successfully in the health care industry for the last eight years.

We are so fortunate to have such a dynamic, intelligent and qualified young man to serve on this board.

It is an honor and privilege to ask you to join me in voting for Ryan Roberts for commissioner.

Joe Crecca

North Bend