Friends,
Last evening, Monday, 27 April, the Candidates for School Board and Aldermen were given the opportunity to answer questions concerning their views on subjects of high interest. The questions were hard and at times controversial. However, without exception, the answers given were mature, balanced, and sincere.
After the Forum, one could hear citizens saying, "this is going to be a difficult decision. They are all superior candidates." And, they were.
Noah Webster, known as the "Father of American Scholarship and Education," and author of the famous Webster's Dictionary, stated:
"In selecting men[women] for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect [party] of the candidate -- look to his [her] character."
There are many, many important decisions that will be made in the next 5 years. They are all important -- very important. Choose wisely because your immediate future will be in their hands.
Please do not go to the polls blindly. Know the candidates and their positions on a variety of subjects. The Forum gave the opportunity to answer questions without script, without preparation -- they had to be answered from the beliefs and character of the person.
In the end, principle and character were at the center.
Seven men and woman -- 5 positions. Your choice will not be easy. Vote wisely.
Vote and encourage others to vote, too. Salado is calling -- and it is your time to answer the phone.
VR/Skip
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