I believe that Wally Holbrook is the clear choice for county superintendent of schools because of his long and continued experience in improving student achievement and fiscal management in our education system which are the two paramount issues facing public education today.

While I know both candidates very well, I know that Wally will best bring those professional and personal qualities that we want in this office and which I have experienced in working with him in the community such as his integrity, honesty, work-ethic, caring and his plan and vision for addressing the issues facing our schools today.

I also believe that his conduct of his campaign foretells of the manner in which he will perform his responsibilities of this office by not engaging in partisan politics for this nonpartisan office, but rather concentrating on his plan and vision for improving student performance; supporting students, teachers and staff; and improving fiscal management which is so important today with diminished funding for our schools.

I urge all Lake County voters to join me in voting for Wally Holbrook for county superintendent of schools.

Cameron Reeves is Lake County's retired county counsel. He lives in Lakeport.