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(Editor’s Note: Michele Zebell writes that Julie Alexander, candidate for Peninsula Township Trustee, checks all the boxes to do the job. Julie is pictured above at a Meet and Greet with Old Mission Peninsula residents at the Old Mission Legion Hall. -jb)
How do you choose? What are your guideposts as you decide who will receive your vote in our township election? What attributes give you confidence that a candidate will serve the community by making fully informed and reasoned decisions? Here are a few of mine:
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-Have they regularly attended Peninsula Township Board meetings?
-Since beginning their candidacy, have they been regularly attending Township Board meetings — in person?
-Since beginning their candidacy, have they made a point to attend a parks committee, shoreline, planning commission, or non-motorized trail meeting?
-In submitting responses to the Old Mission Gazette, is it evident that they have experience or did some level of homework? Whether finalized documents or in process, were they informed having read the Township ordinances, the parks and rec plan, the Master Plan, the available winery lawsuit information, or information published in the Township newsletters?
-Township Board meetings have document packets related to the meeting agenda, most 200 to 300 pages in length, that must be read and considered in preparation for the meeting. Do the candidate’s responses give you confidence that they will do their due diligence in preparing for meetings? Do they have the policy and historic background knowledge needed to contribute in meaningful discussions and wise decision making?
-What skills, previous experience, and knowledge base do they bring to the Township Board? Would they be a resource by providing an informed perspective?
Julie has invested time and hard work serving on a range of Township committees and the Planning Commission. She has demonstrated her commitment to the community and now seeks the opportunity to serve in yet another capacity.
Her past experience with a range of Township matters prepares her well for the role and responsibilities of a Township trustee. Julie Alexander checks all of the boxes.
-Michele Zebell
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