The time is upon us to stand together for a change, a changing of the guard for the better. A time to elect officials that will actually listen to all the citizens that have concerns. A time to come together to watch East Ridge grow with new development. A time to elect the people in charge of the direction the city goes. A time when community involvement is essential.
Are you ready to put someone in office who will not only move East Ridge forward, but will do so with the citizens' quality of life coming first? Someone who will do their research before voting? Someone who will listen to your thoughts and ideas, whether they agree with hers or not? Someone who knows this city belongs to all citizens, not just a few? Someone you can trust to look out for your future and the future of generations to come? Someone who realizes the city's budget comes from your pocket and will make sure it is spent efficiently and wisely? Someone who will get answers, straight from the source if need be? Someone who is not afraid to ask questions about things she doesn't know? Someone you would trust keeping your child or dog?
If you answered yes to any or all of the questions above, your only choice for mayor is Frances Pope. How do I know? She is my mother. For eight years, I have shared her with the city and you, as citizens. She still amazes me how dedicated she is to the betterment of the city and how our well-earned tax dollars are spent. She will leave no stone unturned to get answers to questions you or anyone else has. She is relentless when she sets a goal and determined to get facts.
It is now time to give her a vote. Stand for her Nov. 4, so she can stand for you in the coming years. She won't let you down.
Cindy Mathis (proud daughter of Frances Pope)
East Ridge