Until you’ve done it, it’s hard to believe how much work campaigning for local elective office can be. This is my first time through the process. Yet I’m finding it energizing and enlightening to talk to the voters in District 10. I am encountering so many kind and engaged people who want to know why I’m running and want to share their own perspectives on the issues.
So before I forget, let me take this opportunity here and now to thank the folks who have taken the time to listen to my account of what I have to offer in this race, and who have offered ideas, feedback, and questions about topics ranging from lake levels, to ridership on commuter rail systems, to the importance of mainstreaming programs for disabled citizens, to the situation with the 911 center. I have learned a lot from you, and I’ve only covered 10 percent of the district so far!
If I have yet to visit your doorstep, I hope to see you soon. Don’t hesitate to share your views on anything related to county government, or anything else that’s on your mind. Good constructive dialogue makes “doing doors” easier, and you can rest assured that I am listening carefully and taking your concerns seriously.
I am very grateful for the support I’ve received so far from volunteers, neighbors and friends. Seven weeks to go before election day!
