Most letters to the editor supporting candidates cite various problems or policy issues and imply that voting for their candidate will somehow magically solve them. That is not what this is about.

This is about the character of the candidate — Tom Hornish, running for City Council Position 6.

I have worked closely with Tom in an organization whose mission concerns Sammamish neighborhood issues. I can say without hesitation that Tom is intelligent —  a clear and logical thinker, open minded and objective, skilled in working with people to solve problems, and motivated to achieve a better community.

Tom comes with no biases or hidden agenda. He’s the kind of person who, regardless of the issue, will study the matter thoroughly, listen to the arguments from public and council, and seek the best possible solution. He firmly believes in limited government whose role is to serve the people.

This is the kind of person we need on our City Council.

Reid Brockway, Sammamish