Vote for Laura Dever for Ward 2 City Commissioner
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Editor,
I am writing this letter to urge the residents of Ward 2 of the Polson community to elect Laura Dever for a full term as city commissioner. As an interim commissioner, Laura has shown that she is willing to learn and work with various stakeholders to be an effective commissioner. She has dedicated her time to meet with many of the citizens to hear their perspectives on issues facing our community. Serving a full term, Laura will continue to be a strong representative who will look for ways to respond positively to the challenges facing our town.
As a resident of the Polson community for the last 43 years, I have seen many changes in our small community. What has endured is a community that cares for each other and comes together for the common good. As an educator in the Polson school district for 36 years including 25 years as principal of Cherry Valley, I had the privilege to serve generations of Polson children and families. Making school a place where children love to learn, and all families are welcome was my goal.
Laura will be the kind of leader who will carry on that inclusive perspective. Her long record of community service speaks for itself. She has served on many boards and held volunteer positions. One of her volunteer positions was as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Montana. As a former Advocate myself, I fully appreciate the time and dedication that entails. Her work as a CASA was but one of the many ways she has given back to the communities where she has lived.
Laura is the type of leader we need now. She is willing to work hard and be responsive to multiple perspectives as she carries out her duties as commissioner.
Please give Laura your vote.
Elaine Meeks
Polson
