As you go to the polls on Tuesday, and I hope you do, remember to vote for those who share your beliefs and when you vote take responsibility for your vote. That means that what your elected officials do while they are in office is a direct result of your support.
With that in mind, vote for people who support the police department so our streets are safe. Support those who work with the business community and business owners. Support those who are looking at what our future will be. Support those who work with each other. Support those who consistently excel in providing a government that works for the people.
It doesn’t make a difference what political party the candidate belongs to, it matters what they stand for and history will tell you what they stand for, not necessarily their words. Regardless of what a candidate says look at their results, there are weasels everywhere.
I believe those who have shown they stand for the community include incumbants Mayor George Doscher and Council President Kathy Coder. Mayor Doscher has served us well as mayor and shows his extensive experience in government service.
Kathy Coder has shown her stuff in the short period she has been in office. Her leadership abilities were recognized by just about everyone immediately. The dysfunctional leadership in the previous council was ended by the majority when they asked this talented newcomer to accept a leadership role. Since then Coder has brought us the Bellevue Initiative for Growth (BIG) and made it a beacon for the future. Look at the business district and you can see the number of business owners who support her.
In addition to BIG, Coder has put Bellevue on track with Allegheny Together, a program that targets the revitalization of business districts in the county. Cooperating with Allegheny County in development makes sense. In the past our council has shunned such relationships. Why our previous leaders refused to work with others is beyond belief but it is a fact. Our future sits well with people like Kathy Coder. We should stand with her and tell those who argue with reason, malign the work of others, and spin the wheels of government in the mud of discontent good-bye, we are changing our course and we want people who care. Vote on Tuesday, it is your responsibility.
