Letters to the Editor

Several strong letters to the editor have come out in the last couple of days.  I've posted links to them here:

How Purple Do We Want Our Council?  This is a must-read by Shelby Slawson examining the problems with over-representation of TSU at the city level.

Take the Time to Vote  Todd Brown's excellent letter on why this election is so important.

More City Council Endorsements  Zena Mobley clearly analyzes the root issue behind all the kerfuffle.

And, in case you missed these earlier letters:

Support Sherry Zachery for City Council  Mischa Verma endorses the only woman on the ballot.

More on the City Council Races  Jimmy Walker endorses Weldon, Warren, Zachery, Waggoner, and McDanel as "problem-solvers."

More Concern About Group's Motive  Carla Trussel raises questions about the SSFBC endorsements.

Justin Allison Drops Out of City Council Race, Endorses Zachery  The extraordinary, gracious, and amazing Justin Allison.

I'll update this post if further letters are published.

Regarding the Tax Increase

SAVE THE DATE: Candidate Forum

                                       Thank you, Ms. Verma, for your kind words and support!

                                      Support Sherry Zachery for City Council, by Mischa Verma

As a successful, conservative small business woman, I possess a perspective on budgetary policy that will bring a lot to the table as well as provide a voice for regular citizens who are outside the large corporate, legal, and college world loops.

I believe in low taxes and a consistent, fair government which should be blind to narrow special interests and constituencies while working for the betterment of the community as a whole. Government should listen and be responsive to the majority will of the people.

I love our town!  We are fortunate to live here.   Taxes are a necessity if we are to have needed services, but that money must be treated with respect. It was hard-earned by Stephenville residents and businesses who watch their expenses like hawks...their tax dollars deserve no less attention.

We have a wonderful community that ought to be very attractive to new business, both small start-ups and large corporations, yet we have not been able to close the deal with numerous new businesses. We have a high vacancy rate of locations and a terrific workforce, yet we cannot seem to utilize these resources to create jobs and growth for our citizens. Stephenville has the means and resources to attract new industry and jobs.  By continually lengthening the red tape, however, we have discouraged the green of new fiscal growth.    

If elected, I will:

- Bring decades of successful small business experience to the council chambers

- Push for the most responsive, fair, and consistent government possible

- Work to make Stephenville's economy as strong as our community

- Support Mayor Weldon's agenda of economic development and fiscally responsibility

Thank you for your vote.                                                                                                  Sincerely,                                                                                                                                    Sherry Zachery