“We have not always agreed with the current county commissioners. They have spent money we believe they should not have spent and have made little attempt to control the burgeoning residential growth that is overwhelming our infrastructure.

“But in evaluating the commissioners, it is only fair to bear in mind that theirs is a difficult job. They must deal with the demands of growth, un-funded state mandates, and pressure from special-interest groups...

“Considering the challenges they face, commissioners Johnson, Williams, and Norman could have done a lot worse. They deserve credit for holding the line on tax increases... They have had the good sense to avoid major missteps [such as funding commuter rail] that have plagued many other counties.”

The words above are quoted from an editorial in which we endorsed county commissioners Steve Johnson, Godfrey Williams, and Marvin Norman in the May primary. We believe they are just as applicable to the November 7 general election.

Ideally, we would like to elect some commissioners who would keep a tighter rein on spending than the present board. But that is not the choice on the ballot this year. It is a safe bet that the opposition candidates would spend much more and raise taxes. Commissioners Johnson, Williams, and Norman are the better choices in the upcoming election.