Letter: Hutchings can lead, inspire

  • Thursday, October 19, 2017 8:49pm
  • Opinion

Hutchings can lead, inspire

I would like to encourage my fellow residents in the Kenai Borough to vote for Linda Hutchings for Mayor. Linda has the experience, knowledge, and temperament to be Borough Mayor. We need someone who can lead, inspire and be willing to work with residents, groups and organizations to strengthen our communities, and I believe Linda is that person. Linda has been on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Healthcare Task Force several times and supports a locally controlled hospital, which is one of the reasons I am supporting her. She also shares my belief that a robust public education system is critical to the success of those who attend, and she will work to make sure the school district is strong and able to prepare students for college or jobs in local industries. Her experience as a Chief Financial Officer is also a critical component to performing the duties of Borough Mayor. Please, get out and vote for Linda Hutchings for Borough Mayor.

Michele Vasquez

Soldotna

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