Letter: Maplewood City Council primary election
To the editor:
On Aug. 9, there will be a primary election held for two city council members in Maplewood. Even though it is long before election season in November, there are very important decisions to be made.
Six years ago when we had the "rubber stamp government." During that time, I realized how important it is to get out and vote in city elections, and how important it is to be an informed voter. Six years ago, we had a very poor voter turnout. Those elected that year had personal vendettas. As a result, the city lost many good employees, had numerous employment lawsuits filed against the city, and the city nearly lost its employee-liability insurance coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities.
I worked hard four years ago to elect John Nephew and Will Rossbach to the City Council. Two years ago, I worked hard to elect Will Rossbach as mayor and James Llanas as the new council member. We have had a good four years and Maplewood is back on track. Sure, we still have problems to solve and council members don't always agree, but I feel we are in good hands and the current members are working as a team.
John Nephew has done a very good job in my opinion of serving us for four years and he has my full endorsement for another four-year term. I appreciate the fact that in spite of his business and family obligations, John is willing to take on another term. I urge you to get out and vote in the primary for John Nephew.
Christeen Stone
Maplewood
To the editor:
On Aug. 9, there will be a primary election held for two city council members in Maplewood. Even though it is long before election season in November, there are very important decisions to be made.
Six years ago when we had the "rubber stamp government." During that time, I realized how important it is to get out and vote in city elections, and how important it is to be an informed voter. Six years ago, we had a very poor voter turnout. Those elected that year had personal vendettas. As a result, the city lost many good employees, had numerous employment lawsuits filed against the city, and the city nearly lost its employee-liability insurance coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities.
I worked hard four years ago to elect John Nephew and Will Rossbach to the City Council. Two years ago, I worked hard to elect Will Rossbach as mayor and James Llanas as the new council member. We have had a good four years and Maplewood is back on track. Sure, we still have problems to solve and council members don't always agree, but I feel we are in good hands and the current members are working as a team.
John Nephew has done a very good job in my opinion of serving us for four years and he has my full endorsement for another four-year term. I appreciate the fact that in spite of his business and family obligations, John is willing to take on another term. I urge you to get out and vote in the primary for John Nephew.
Christeen Stone
Maplewood
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