Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Thursday, Aug. 07, 2008

Shepherd will bring integrity to court

I have known Doug Shepherd for approximately 33 years. We met through his wife, as her family and mine were very close. In that time, I have known him to be a man of great integrity, and one that cares for the Whatcom County community as a whole.

He is a practical businessman, and as such, I know that he would run our courts with efficiency and effectiveness. His experience covers a broad range of legal aspects, and he is very knowledgeable in the law. Those are two qualities which I believe we need in a good judge.

Years ago, before he passed away, Shepherd's father-in-law would always tell us that Shepherd was going to be a Supreme Court justice one day. When Shepherd told me that he was running for judge, there was no doubt in my mind that he immediately had my highest recommendation.