Five questions with Miguel Gutierrez, Sharon Trask

Miguel Gutierrez

1. What qualifications would you bring to the job of Mason County Commissioner?

My whole life has prepared me for this position. I excelled in school, especially in history and government. I earned a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA concentrating in American and Comparative Government. I studied Political Philosophy in graduate school. I earned a Special Education credential and began my career as a teacher for youth with Severe Emotional Disturbances.

After teaching I became a nonprofit professional. I wrote grant proposals for the Conservation Corps as an Associate Direct...