The Alberton Papers, Vol V, # IV
By Dick Darne 10-23-07
Today I will weigh in with both feet. No characters, no fiction, just my own observations (opinion if you will) about the Alberton elections. Simply put, they are:
1)Beware of those who come in and immediately, with no information about the issues, volunteer their services, as though they have brought with them some special wisdom that the rest of us who have lived here for quite a while and have paid our dues lack.
2) Look for and recognize things like actual service to the community. Ones who are willing to "down and dirty" work without recognition, because it "just needs doing"
3)Beware those who would use their office for personal gain. The reality of the council position is that:
a) Lawful actions of a town council are limited to acting on matters duly brought before it at a properly scheduled meeting.
b)At all other times, a council member is an ordinary citizen, with no authority whatsoever.
4) I personally believe, after 27 years here that in order to move forward and put Alberton back to political wellness we need two new council members. They are Josh Acker and Reece Roat.
I have known Josh since he moved here and he impresses me with his work ethic and community mindedness . He also knows how to plow a garden.
I have known Reece (Tuffy to the old timers) since I moved here. He has also paid his dues. He is also good to have around in an emergency, medical or otherwise.
Your vote for these two fine young men is also a vote for Alberton’s future.
Thank you, dd