Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 Lake County General Election.

I applaud the efforts of the District 1 and District 4 candidates for supervisor and all the candidates who ran for city council seats in Lakeport and in Clearlake.

Speaking from personal experience, running for office is a huge undertaking; I appreciate and admire the willingness of each candidate to serve our Lake County communities.

In District 1, I'd like to congratulate and thank my opponent, Moke Simon, for running a positive campaign.

Although the Nov. 8 election results are not yet final, my opponent was the top vote-getter on Election Day. Congratulations.

I also wish to thank my family, friends, Lake County residents, business organizations and the Lake County agriculture community for supporting my candidacy. It has been truly humbling to earn the support of so many people.

Finally, I would also like to ask all of us to remember the fire-devastated communities of Lake County this holiday season. They need our continued support, donations and help to recover and rebuild. The Lower Lake Clayton fire survivors especially need our assistance.

Again, thank you to all my campaign supporters for your vote, your confidence and your passion for Lake County. 

Monica Rosenthal was a candidate  for District 1 supervisor. She lives in Middletown, Calif.