Knowing the true nature of a person can be a challenge if you don’t know them personally. I think that’s where character references can be important. And that’s why I decided to share my reasons for supporting Don Anderson, candidate for Lake County district attorney.
Don Anderson is the kind of person who will always be true to his nature and his nature is compassionate and giving. Recently, he provided my family with some legal help at a time when we were grieving the loss of our son while at the same time needing to make arrangements for the proper care of his son. Don was there for us and he asked for nothing in return.
There are many ways to serve your community. Some people join clubs, sit on boards or volunteer to help organizations that exist to help the less fortunate. Don is known for helping youth as a mentor and coach. I found out he does so much more. Over the years, Don has quietly donated his legal services to countless people in need. I understand attorneys take on cases on a pro bono basis from time to time, but with Don, it’s a way of life and one way he’s chosen to give back to his community.
Don is one of the most standup people I know. He can be counted on to seek the justice we all expect from the District Attorney’s Office, to keep the public trust and to serve the people, 100 percent of the time.
The job of district attorney won’t be an easy one, that’s for sure. Our community has seen some of the toughest cases come through our court system and, sadly, there’s surely more to come and at a time when resources are getting more and more scarce. That’s where one’s true nature comes in. With a person like Don Anderson in charge, I know he will give it his all, each and every time.
Jim Burton is the retired fire chief for Clearlake Oaks, Calif.
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