Wow, what a campaign this has been! I am so thankful for so many blessings that have occurred since we began.
First, I am thankful for the love and support of my family. From the moment my wife and I discussed the idea of running for mayor, to then actually deciding to undertake it, she and my children have supported me 100% and have been my biggest supporters.
Secondly, I have the most amazing campaign team in the world! I bet a lot of candidates say that, but it is so true. My volunteers have walked miles and miles, going door to door for the campaign. They have made phone calls. They have attended and supported me at my debates and various events. They have hosted meet and greet events. They have offered advice and feedback. I could not have done this without them.
I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to run for mayor. To serve has always been something I have wanted to do. I have a lot of passion for my town and for the role as a public servant; I am ready for the role as mayor of Canby.
I am thankful for you, my friends and the citizens of Canby. You've given me great ideas and feedback on what you want to see happen in our town. Please know that you can always talk to me about what is concerning you with our community.
Again, thank you. As we head into the final days of this campaign, I hope to see you around town or on election day. Come by and say a quick "hi" to me at Starbucks. And don't forget to vote!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Our Community & Volunteering: Let's All Be Involved
I have always been a volunteer. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to give. It is so important to give back to your school, town, or favorite charity.
I think politicians, even a small town mayor, have an important role in volunteering and highlighting the importance of giving back. Volunteering is also a great way to both pay back and be on the pulse of the issues and needs of your community.
Canby is a small town. We have schools that parents are deeply involved in. We have community support in places like the Canby Center. Community service, I feel, becomes even more impressive and important. You are directly affecting the lives of your neighbor, your child's schoolmate, your family.
Over the years, I have been involved in local community and charity efforts, including Operation Snuggle, S.M.A.R.T, the Trost School Clean-Up (a program I initiated), various events involved with my position on the Chamber of Commerce board, and the Metro Toy Drive. As we near the holidays, a lot of these charitable efforts become important and crucial; I invite you to join me on them!
Is there a community effort that you feels needs to be started in Canby? Is there a charity you have always wanted to get involved in, but don't know how? Let me know! Drop me an email and let's work together to get more involved in our community.
I think politicians, even a small town mayor, have an important role in volunteering and highlighting the importance of giving back. Volunteering is also a great way to both pay back and be on the pulse of the issues and needs of your community.
Canby is a small town. We have schools that parents are deeply involved in. We have community support in places like the Canby Center. Community service, I feel, becomes even more impressive and important. You are directly affecting the lives of your neighbor, your child's schoolmate, your family.
Over the years, I have been involved in local community and charity efforts, including Operation Snuggle, S.M.A.R.T, the Trost School Clean-Up (a program I initiated), various events involved with my position on the Chamber of Commerce board, and the Metro Toy Drive. As we near the holidays, a lot of these charitable efforts become important and crucial; I invite you to join me on them!
Is there a community effort that you feels needs to be started in Canby? Is there a charity you have always wanted to get involved in, but don't know how? Let me know! Drop me an email and let's work together to get more involved in our community.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Right To Vote
On my campaign, I have spent a lot of time urging people to get registered to vote. I have emphasized the importance of voting. I have drawn attention to historically close races in the history of voting. Yet, I still meet people who think their vote doesn't count or they simply don't care about voting.
Let's quickly (and in no way comprehensively) take a look at some historical facts on the history of voting in the United States.
"When our country was founded, in most states, only white men with real property (land) or sufficient wealth for taxation were permitted to vote. Freed African Americans could vote in four states. Unpropertied white men, almost all women, and all other people of color were denied the franchise. At the time of the American Civil War, most white men were allowed to vote, whether or not they owned property. Literacy tests, poll taxes, and even religious tests were used in various places, and most white women, people of color, and Native Americans still could not vote." --- Wikipedia
It's hard to imagine our country denying voting rights to people based on their race, religious affiliation, or the fact that they were poor or a woman. Women have only been granted the right to vote since 1920! Many historically significant women, such as Susan B. Anthony, fought for a woman's right to vote.
There are many other pieces to the historical puzzle of voting in our country. But one point resonates: voting has been a hard fought right for many people in our country. Do not take the ability and opportunity to vote lightly.
So, as I urge you to go the polls and vote, I, of course, ask for your vote. But I also ask you to take your time and make conscientious decisions on all the candidates and measures put before you. Pause to reflect on the historical significance of the act of your vote.
Let's quickly (and in no way comprehensively) take a look at some historical facts on the history of voting in the United States.
"When our country was founded, in most states, only white men with real property (land) or sufficient wealth for taxation were permitted to vote. Freed African Americans could vote in four states. Unpropertied white men, almost all women, and all other people of color were denied the franchise. At the time of the American Civil War, most white men were allowed to vote, whether or not they owned property. Literacy tests, poll taxes, and even religious tests were used in various places, and most white women, people of color, and Native Americans still could not vote." --- Wikipedia
It's hard to imagine our country denying voting rights to people based on their race, religious affiliation, or the fact that they were poor or a woman. Women have only been granted the right to vote since 1920! Many historically significant women, such as Susan B. Anthony, fought for a woman's right to vote.
There are many other pieces to the historical puzzle of voting in our country. But one point resonates: voting has been a hard fought right for many people in our country. Do not take the ability and opportunity to vote lightly.
So, as I urge you to go the polls and vote, I, of course, ask for your vote. But I also ask you to take your time and make conscientious decisions on all the candidates and measures put before you. Pause to reflect on the historical significance of the act of your vote.
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