After much thoughtful consideration and with encouragement from my family, friends, neighbors and small business owners, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Mayor of Morrisville.As a 20 year Triangle resident, co-founder of Morrisville Action and former Town Commissioner I know well the issues of concern facing our Morrisville community: Traffic. Overspending. Misplaced priorities. Looming property tax hikes. Unexpected increases in water and sewer bills. Development density. Stormwater runoff and flooding. Clear cutting. Lack of public transportation. The list goes on and on.
But I also know our town’s strengths: Our geographical location, strong tax base and small business community all add to what makes the Heart of the Triangle a wonderful place to live. Our Morrisville history is a rich one and offers abundant opportunities for celebration and preservation. Our community is one of diversity of age, ethnicity and religion, a mix of newcomers and those whose local roots are generations long. We are protected and served by dedicated, professional public safety personnel and enjoy exemplary Parks & Rec programs. Here too, the list goes on and on.
But our most valuable asset by far are the people who call Morrisville home. We've seen time and again residents' committment to our community, as committee members, as speakers at public hearings, as volunteers, as concerned neighbors, as activists. Our strength as a community is in our people. As your mayor, I bring to Morrisville residents a strong advocate's voice and a welcoming place at the table that is Morrisville town government.
I look forward to our campaign together and as always I welcome your comments, suggestions and concerns.
Jackie
“The job of a citizen is to keep his mouth open.” - Gunter Grass
