Let's keep the progress going!
The vote is Tuesday, November 4. I humbly ask everyone to support four fine candidates:
For Mayor: Susan Prince
For Village Council: Denise Beall, Drake Huffman and Steve Lett.
The reason is simple: We need leaders. And when it comes to leadership, Susan Prince hits it out of the park.
Here's an example: after we switched policing to a sheriff contract (for a multitude of good reasons), other towns started calling to ask about our experience. Turns out it was something everyone wanted to do but no one was brave enough to take the plunge. Except Susan Prince and three members (including Steve Lett) of the village council.
Elect Susan and Steve, along with newcomers Denise Beall and Drake Huffman, and the town's infrastructure and finances will continue to improve.
A servant leader
Susan Prince was way too modest in her Facebook appeal to voters. So I posted this reply:
I remember noticing your husband in the room during one of the more contentious council meetings last year. It occurred to me that like any good husband he was concerned for your safety. There to protect you if necessary.
Intense pressure in that crowded room. Scores of glaring scowls from those enraged by the move to replace the unworkable policing model with something better. Shouting. Threats. Unhinged outrage from some. And it wasn't just one meeting. It was several in a row.
A lesser person would've backed down. You didn't.
As it turned out, your stability and courage gave Saint Paris a budget surplus, improved policing that's earned wide approval, and street funding for the next several years.
And best of all, peace.
You're the finest public official I've ever known.
Here's the card I've been passing around:
Bookmark this page and take this card to the polls.
What about the candidates not endorsed here?
The others intend to restore the Saint Paris police squad. (Which, as I hope I've demonstrated here, is about as wrong as two left shoes.) That's why they're running. That's their only issue.
Aren't there four council seats to be elected?
Yes. But I endorse only three. Plus Mayor Prince. If you must vote for a fourth, flip a coin.
Yes, this site is political.
The idea is to develop this website with the facts (and maybe some informed opinion) about Saint Paris government and politics. To make sure those elected actually have the interest of the village in mind. (Imagine that!) Your comments are welcome.
If you're looking for the Saint Paris Village government website, go here.
Disclaimer
No village-government resources were used to produce the post-card mailing or website. All was contributed by Joe Curran.