A significant election is approaching on Nov. 4.
We have a valuable opportunity to re-elect a proven leader during these extremely challenging times for our local hospital.
Commissioner Ann Marie Henninger has been serving our community as an OMC hospital board member for six years ​and was elected board president in 2025.
She has proven to be a selfless, calm, steadfast public servant who has demonstrated expertise, integrity and important leadership during these trying times for our community hospital.
She is not only a compassionate nurse of 35 years, but she and her husband have raised their family and volunteered on the Peninsula for the past 29 years.
Here are just a few of Henninger’s accomplishments while in office: developed the job description for hospital commissioners​; revised the commissioner vacancy process; created a CEO succession plan; re-initiated board rounding on hospital units and clinics; runs timely meetings on task, sticking to the agenda; enhanced the OMC Commissioner webpage with additional information based on public feedback; makes personal and board education a priority.
Henninger understands that the board is responsible for governance and the executive team is responsible for managing day-to-day operations.
I trust her to be our fearless advocate for OMC at the local, state and federal levels and to uphold her oath of office.
Please vote to re-elect Henninger as she’s an exemplary leader, and she wants to continue to serve our community, which she loves.
Barbara Barry
Sequim