To the Editor:
The debates for the six positions on City Council have been interesting and comforting. First, it is good that there is interest in being an elected representative of the people of Alexandria. With the election comes the responsibility to govern. In Alexandria we see close up the dysfunction of those who want to obstruct rather than reach a compromise to govern.
Second, I am comforted by the current City Council and the newest addition to the Democratic slate, Willie Bailey. These six Democrats demonstrated they deserve to be elected, by their words and actions. It is tough to listen and to govern, and this team has done it.
On top of my ticket is Bill Euille in his write-in campaign. It takes guts to do a write-in campaign. Democrat Tony Williams ran a write-in campaign in D.C. Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski ran a write-in campaign in Alaska. Frank Mann, also a Democrat, ran a write-in campaign in Alexandria. Jim Moran ran as an independent. All showed courage. Mayor Euille has showed courage and leadership by not letting the obstructionist block important issues in our city.
It is good to be an Alexandrian.
Lynn Hampton
Alexandria