OPED: Thank you Ward 4 voters!
Submitted by Dave Wiechman
I would like to express my deep and heartfelt appreciation to the voters of Ward 4 for their confidence in our shared values. I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to my fellow citizens for allowing me to represent them on the Lakewood City Council. I will strive to earn your trust every day with positive leadership you can be proud of. You have my assurance I am committed to doing all I can do in my new position to continue assisting our small businesses, enhancing the partnership between the people and their government, improving our neighborhoods, and helping our families and seniors live better lives. This election is more than just seating a representative on council. This is a contract between myself and the people of our ward, as we have entered into a partnership for good governance. I promise to inform you, consult with you, negotiate with you and represent you in the finest democratic tradition. To make this partnership work, citizens must be involved, learn about what’s going on, advise me frequently and actively work with their fellow citizens to make this community the best it can be.
To the voters who didn’t vote for me; I want you to know you are just as much a part of this partnership as those who did. I salute Amy Attwood and her campaign team for an outstanding contest. Amy is truly a top drawer individual who I expect will go on to do great things. Ben and the Attwood campaign team put on a very professional campaign that was the best I have ever seen in Ward 4 history. I appreciate the positive tone this race managed to maintain.
I will start a bi-weekly electronic newsletter to keep Ward 4 residents informed. If you would like to receive this free newsletter, please email me at wiechman@ecentral.com. In addition, please consider attending either the Ward 4 town meetings at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Saturdays at the G.M. Presbyterian Church (Alameda & Mississippi) or come to the Citizens Partnership Project on the 3rd Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Mountain View Cafe (Alameda & Beech).
Yours,
David Wiechman
Ward 4, Lakewood
