In just a few short months an election will be held for various public office positions, including that of district attorney for Lake County.

I’m a recent retiree after a 20-year career in law enforcement here in Lake County. During my career I met and worked with many people from other various law enforcement agencies, including those who work in the Lake County District Attorney's Office.

One of those people I had the fortunate pleasure of working with is Senior Deputy District Attorney Susan Krones, who is running for the office of district attorney of Lake County. I feel strongly that Susan Krones is the most qualified candidate for the position, and I’ll tell you why.

Susan Krones has been with the Lake County District Attorney’s Office since 1992, and during that time she has prosecuted thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, including taking on a three- to four-year assignment where she was in charge of prosecuting all sex crimes against children cases within the county. These can be some of the hardest cases to deal with, but Susan handled them with her graceful tact and decorum. She made a huge difference to all those victims that she came in contact with.

But, regardless of the case, regardless of the circumstances, Susan Krones is a highly trained professional and always extends that courtesy to everyone.

Susan Krones is a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1991 as a captain with the Judge Advocate General, as well has having graduated from UCLA in 1981 and Hastings College of Law in 1984.

She is an avid reader of books and has her own book review show on local radio. Susan likes to go to various events that occur in and around Lake County, and is involved with the local theater group. She is very “community oriented,” to say the least.

All of her education and experience are only part of the reason that Susan Krones is the most qualified candidate for the position of Lake County district attorney.

Susan Krones is a woman with a conscience, and it shows in the life she’s lived, and how she treats others. Susan Krones is ethical beyond reproach, and I strongly believe she is a step in the right direction for the future of Lake County.

Robin Hauff lives in Lakeport, Calif.