Gunshefski will be an engaged legislator

I support Dr. Linda Gunshefski for Washington State Legislative district 16.  I have known Linda for 25 years.  We worked together in the surgery department at St. Mary creating a safe environment for patients in need of eye surgery.  Surgery is a team endeavor.  The surgeon is the leader and must establish a respectful relationship with all members of the team.  Over the years, I observed Linda create and maintain these relationships.  She speaks with clarity and confidence directing a team of health care workers to excel and execute with precision.  While confident, she maintained an openness to new ideas and technology, consistently working to improve the experience and outcome for a patient.    

Linda is intelligent and will consider issues in good faith.  I am confident she will work with colleagues, displaying her curiosity and ability to think through an issue.  She will be at the table, prepared and fired up to engage in all conversations regarding issues important to our district.  

The people of this district deserve an energetic and compassionate legislator.  The legislature deserves an engaged colleague.  Help me send Linda to Olympia to get things done.  

Frances Chvatal

Walla Walla, Wash.