Balloons, confetti and bubbles! We have reached our 2,000 home!!! Now with only 99 days left until the election, we need to step up our efforts and get the lead out! The goal is to reach 7,000 more homes by the end of October.
Last week we picked up our lawn signs and started distributing them all over town. What a flurry of activity those signs have caused. People are calling asking for their own sign to display on their lawn. At this rate, I'll go through all the signs ordered and will have to place a second order before they mysteriously disappear. Being an optimist and only thinking positive thoughts, I know I will only have to replace those signs that actually grow legs and wonder off. I would hope the old strategy of "borrowing" an opposing party member's sign is dead. To me, taking someone's sign is like stealing their property - you wouldn't "take" their car from the lawn, so why would you "take" their sign?
In addition to walking, we had the most fun making ice cream cones and shakes on Friday evening for the Glenmont Fireman's Fair. They had a great turnout. The rain held off until most people were able to get their meals so the ice cream window slowed down early. But we'll be back this Friday mixing and dishing again. Volunteering for the fair is fun and easy. I encourage everyone to get involved with a local organization and help make a difference. This is the second year we have volunteered at this fair and look forward to many more.
We attended a few more meetings and listened to our neighbors discuss the issues they feel are most important to them. As an elected official - it is important to actively listen to all the concerns and issues and help find the right solutions to those issues. Most importantly, every neighbor needs to be treated with respect when they come before you with a concern. It is imperative for the representative to find a solution and let the neighbor know the outcome. Common business sense, right? If a customer has a problem, you actively listen, determine what it is you can do to find a solution and respond to the customer quickly. I can assure you - as a Town Board Member - finding solutions and responding quickly will be first on the agenda. if the neighbor took the time to bring the problem to my attention, then it is important enough for me to find a solution.
This week, we are back out there, walking and talking. Looking forward to meeting new neighbors and sharing some solutions with them. Always ready to listen - burns4townboard@yahoo.com.
Mel
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