I am writing to express my support for Moke Simon as the candidate for Lake County District 1 supervisor.

Moke has been a leader in the community for years, and a coach of the Middletown High School football team for 15 years.

During the Valley and Clayton fires, Moke stepped up immediately to provide temporary housing and support for hundreds of the victims of these fires.

Moke identified urgent needs throughout the community and took action to provide assistance before anyone had to request help.

In the aftermath of the Valley fire, Moke and his team showed up to help the Anderson Springs Water Masters reconstruct and restore the water system.

Moke was named the 2015 Lake County "Man of the Year" and also received recognition for his many humanitarian efforts throughout the trying times following these destructive fires.

Despite the enormous devastation, Moke provided the courage, leadership and strength needed to help bring the community together and remain positively focused on recovery efforts.

Moke has my vote and I encourage all District 1 residents to join me in voting for Moke. 

Joan Clay lives in Hidden Valley Lake, Calif.