From the Styx by Peggy Tibbetts

#10 – There are 4 Trustee positions open and only 3 other candidates running, so I think I have a pretty good chance of winning.

#9 – Silt needs affordable housing.

#8 – Silt needs a grocery store.

#7 – Silt needs a bank.

#6 – Silt needs a humane animal shelter.

#5 – Our animal control ordinances need to be revised and updated.

#4 – Board meetings should be webcast live and available as podcasts on Silt’s website.

#3 – To restore the damage done to Silt’s reputation by Dave Moore, and help make our town more attractive to commercial development.

#2 – To protect and preserve River Park in its natural state and keep it open to dogs off leash.

And the #1 reason why I’m running for Trustee – Tod and Rick need my help to get all this done!

Okay so I’m irreverent and maybe even a little snarky. But I’m harmless.

I know the rules and plan to abide by them. I have no previous political experience, which is probably a good thing.  I did write an ordinance last year and with the help of 82 voters’ signatures on the petition, I helped the people pass an ordinance to designate River Park as a rest area where dogs may be walked off-leash. I know how town government works. I’ve studied the Silt Home Rule Charter. I know the issues and believe in doing what’s best for the town, not my own special interests. Actually I have no special interests. I’m not affiliated with any business or organization. I don’t even go to church. I am simply a professional author/editor who cares about the future of Silt.

During the past year, I have met hundreds of Silt voters. They have described the issues that are important to them – most of which are on the list above. I think it’s important for Trustees to remember they represent the people – not themselves or their business interests.

A voter asked me these questions:

“Isn’t it against the rules for a husband and wife to serve on the Board?”

No.

“But won’t you and Tod be violating the whole open meetings thing if you talk about town business?”

No. Two Board members can talk about town business in private. Three or more Board members cannot.

“Will you always vote the same way Tod votes?”

I doubt it. We don’t always agree on everything.

“Okay, so maybe it’s not against the rules for a husband and wife to serve on the Board, but is it a good idea?”

I don’t know. We’ll soon find out. Can this marriage be saved? Stay tuned …

To those who object to me serving on the Board with Tod, I say you had your chance. In fact, you can still pick up a Trustee packet from Sheila at the Town Hall and get 25 signatures by 4:00 p.m. on February 29 – that’s tomorrow. Make this a 5 person race and knock me out of the running.

Do I hear crickets chirping? Thought so.

You see, that’s the problem. Nobody else wants to run. But I don’t want to see the remaining Board members appoint someone after the election. And I want to get things done for Silt. So you’re stuck with me.

BTW, the other 3 candidates for Trustee are Bobby Hays, Joe Sos, and Ernie Fernandez.

I look forward to serving the voters of Silt. I like them. I think we’re good peeps. 

** MARCH 4 UPDATE **
With the addition of Nicky Leigh, we now have a total of 5 candidates running for the 4 Trustee positions. I still have a pretty good chance.

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