I want to thank Monica Rosenthal for opposing a Dollar General store in Middletown’s historic downtown.

Monica was the only candidate for District 1 supervisor who spoke against Dollar General’s plan at the Lake County Planning Commission. She understands that maintaining Middletown’s community standards will protect our small town quality of life. She referenced the Middletown Area Plan, which clearly states opposition of the community to just this sort of incursion.

It is clear that Monica doesn’t want our community to lose its heritage and become just another road stop of fast food restaurants and cheap corporate chain stores. Especially those whose corporate management plan includes hiring only minimum wages employees, understaffing the stores and providing only part-time work to avoid having to pay benefits.

Monica Rosenthal was the only candidate who stood with the community when we needed her. That’s why I’m voting for Monica Rosenthal for county supervisor.

Greta Zeit owns Backyard Garden Oasis bed and breakfast in Middletown, Calif.