Letters for 6 NOV (Election Day)

Happy Election Day!!!

TO THE EDITOR:

Community Solutions Supporters

Carrboro is home to a few grassroots people-driven projects such as the Really Really free market, The Carrboro Greenspace, The Recyclery and the CCGC community garden at MLK park.  These projects demonstrate and serve as examples of community solutions to major issues. Fortunately, these community solution projects have found support, when needed, within our local government.

Of the incumbent candidates, I would like to specially recognize Alderman Dan Coleman for specifically: 1) his creativity when resolving the food liability issues with the Really Really Free Market, 2) his continued support of the Carrboro Greenspace (you can sign the petition @ carrborogreenspace.org), 3) his proactive engagement with grassroots community gardeners to develop an amazing community garden on the site of the future Martin Luther King Jr. park, 4) his firm support of saving the well at MLK park from destruction; a decision that has been made apparent to be obviously wise and forward thinking by the drought, and finally, 5) responding to a personal request from the owners of Carr Mill Mall to negotiate a resolution to community issues involving use of the Carr Mill lawn.

I would also like to thank Mayor Marc Chilton for his encouraging support of the Carrboro Greenspace, and also for his support of all of the above mentioned issues.

Please join me, and early vote for Alderman Dan Coleman and Mayor Marc Chilton.

Sammy Slade

TO THE EDITOR:

Living 47 years in Chapel Hill, I have known many Council members.  However, I have never taken pen in hand to encourage my many friends to support any candidate.  I do so now to commend Matt Czajkowski for your favorable consideration.  Chapel Hill is no longer the village of 1955 when I arrived here, and we are fortunate in 2007 to have a candidate with Matt’s qualifications willing to serve us.  I have always felt we need outstanding business people in public service.  Having high morals and ethics compiled with his superior business skills, Matt is an ideal candidate for Chapel Hill Town Council.  Thank you, Matt, for your willingness to serve all of us.

 

Joe Laton, D.D.S.

 

TO THE EDITOR:

I support Sharon Cook for Carrboro Board of Alderman. When UNC went to the
Planning Board for approval of Carolina Commons, the Board voted to require
a road through the Bolin Creek stream buffer. Sharon was the sole voice of
opposition. Sharon also led the battle to prevent street lights from being
installed in her neighborhood after annexation. She has also been a leader
in the fight against placing the waste transfer station on the backs of the
Rogers Road community, and been a strong advocate for creating a safe,
walkable/bikeable community.

She’s smart, dedicated, and caring. I encourage you to vote Sharon Cook for
Board of Aldermen.

Terri Buckner

 

TO THE EDITOR:

I am writing to support Bill Strom’s re-election to Town Council in
Chapel Hill.  I have known Bill for 15 years, and have always
found him to be thoughtful, honest, and committed.  He has brought these
qualities and more to his service on the Town Council, leading
with enthusiasm and intelligence.  He has worked tirelessly on
environmental issues, public transportation, and affordable housing.
Bill is a good listener, and he has the skills and experience to tackle
the challenges we face now, including Carolina North and the
climate crisis.  Although I don’t live in Chapel Hill, I write to
support Bill’s re-election because I know he will push for
solutions that will benefit all of us in this region.

Larry Bohs

 

TO THE EDITOR:

Last July, town councilman Cam Hill faced a conflict. His son’s Chapel Hill Parks & Rec football team didn’t have a coach for this fall; at the same time, local political advisers were telling him that he had to focus on his re-election campaign fulltime. Cam had played youth football in Chapel Hill as a kid but the town hadn’t fielded a football team for 11- and 12-year-olds in about 25 years. He wanted his son and other kids to have the opportunity to play. So he opted for a clipboard and whistle and his Titans’ first season has been pretty successful – certainly for the team’s 17 families. And he’s also running to keep his seat on the town council. Insofar as a politician’s task is to enhance his or her community, it’s great to see Cam keeping his priorities straight.

Merle Thorpe