Enough is Enough - Where is Gary Johnson?
I know by the response I have gotten and the numbers on the website that people are genuinely interested in the education system with the Fort Vermilion School Division. I feel I would be doing the people I want to represent a disservice if I didn’t allow Gary space here to voice his platform and his goals. Maybe he feels more passionate than I do or has more realistic goals than I have; however I haven’t heard a word or seen Gary’s campaign outside of the Echo Article - although it wasn’t clear what his priorities are either. So on the advice of fellow community members this is what I am going to do.
Gary, I invite you to put together an article or few articles and I will post them unedited on this blog and you can start to receive feedback if you wish from the members of this community regarding why you want to represent them and their children. The floor is yours to discuss whatever you would like.
Please consider this offer as I think the community deserves to hear your reasons for running in this campaign.
Many Regards,
Aaron
posted by Aaron Lambie at 9:09 AM
1 Comments:
Aaron,
After reading over your platform and the entries posted by various people, I have given your ideas a lot of thought. You impress me.
You stand for "change" and making a difference for the betterment of our schools. You are speaking out and pointing out the changes that need to be made. You are not afraid of public ridicule - You are what this small town needs and not just on our school board. I have lived in this town long enough to know that there are a “Certain Group” of people who like to make the decisions. This group consists of people who have been here for a long time and want things to go their way. Trying to fit into that circle can be difficult. and often means if you are willing, a lot of “brown nosing.” This is not to say that all veterans are of this mindset, we do have those that do welcome new people and their ideas. Unfortunately, those who like to run the show around here do spoil it for those who may have stayed given the right incentive.
Many people come here, do their time and leave. I know people would stay if they could see a future that would cater to the needs of their children, a future that offered opportunities, and a town that was proud of itself beyond the golf course.
This is not just any small town in an area where future growth is expected to be minimal. This town is growing and is expected to see continuous growth. With physical growth, there needs to be psychological growth. We need to rid this town of the "old boys club" attitudes. Such attitudes are turn- offs for many newcomers to this area. We are living in the year 2006; we need to become proactive about changing this town into one in which all people can speak out and have a voice. A town in which all people have a "voice" that is "listened to” is a town that will see healthy growth and people who want to stay because they feel that they are contributing and worthy. Censorship is big around here. We need to change that.
Education is one of the first steps in making changes. We need young minds with fresh ideas to sit on our school board and steer the ship into the future.
We do not need a “Gary Johnson” who is caught up in listing off being on this committee and this board and so. He has made “no” attempt to let this community know what he stands for and changes that he would like to see. Be wary of the “quiet one.”
Hope to chat with you some time. I maybe a little older, but I like to keep current and definitely feel that change is good.
GN
6:50 PM
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