To the Editor:
I am pleased to share my strong support for Katherine Bryant Ingman. I worked closely with Katherine during the pandemic as we strengthened hunger relief systems across San Juan County. Throughout that challenging time, I witnessed her ability to balance immediate needs with long-term solutions. She brought clarity, creativity and a steady hand to complex challenges, contributing to our community’s access to food with consistency and dignity.
Katherine listens deeply, builds trust and turns ideas into meaningful action. Her ingenuity and leadership left a lasting impression on me.
These views are my own and do not reflect the positions of any organization or business with which I am affiliated.
—Amanda Sparks, Orcas Island; Oct. 13, 2026