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2013 Campaign reflections

To all my Middlefield/Rockfall neighbors:

 

As I reflect on the past few months going door to door, meeting and talking with so many of you, I could feel such an overwhelming love for our community.  I, too, share that love.  

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Multiple generations of families make up the basic fabric of Middlefield/Rockfall.  All share the same bond with the community.  Yet, many also share a similar concern:  being able to continue to afford to live here.  Confronted with rising costs and a strong connection to your roots, many of you have expressed your frustrations and a strong plea for help.  I’ve heard your pleas.

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Having the chance to talk with so many of you, I can again see that the talents and skills needed for our community to prosper rest with its people – with you! 

 

I cannot promise you that I will resolve all your concerns.  No one can.  What I can promise you is that I will listen to you and give 110% of my time, energy, integrity, and skills to reach out to you – in the community, on a board or commission, or in a town department – to discuss and seek ways to address as many concerns as possible.   I promise that I will respect you and the issues you raise and respond to you in a timely fashion, whether or not I can rectify the situation.  

 

I will be a relentless watchdog of your taxes to ensure that your hard-earned dollars are used to enhance and grow our community.  I will effectively represent you with the Board of Education to ensure a quality education at an affordable cost.  I will seek to broaden our commercial tax base while maintaining the unique, and cherished, character of Middlefield/Rockfall.  But most of all, I will open your government and bring it back to you!

 

Thank you all for taking your time to talk to me, ask questions, and share your ideas and concerns.

 

On November 5, just a few days from now, you will have the opportunity to exercise your right to vote – a freedom that many have given their lives to protect and defend.  Please exercise that right and vote.  I ask for your support, and support for the entire Democratic team.   I look forward to working not only for you but with you.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Lucy Petrella
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