To the Editor:
Since high school at T.C. Williams, Bob Wood has demonstrated the many qualities of leadership, high moral character, positive interactions with people and competency in all endeavors.
Our city would be served well with his abilities in this time of rapid expansion and redevelopment. We especially need people on the council who will listen to citizens and process information with clarity, expertise and good faith.
All who live in the City of Alexandria are drawn to its rich history and unique style. Our people have an attitude of caring for others and fostering quiet and friendly communities. This needs to be retained and enhanced. At the same time, the city also needs to both thrive and live within a realistic budget, make prudent decisions about growth and spending, while considering the voice of our citizens. This means decisions that will not burden our children with excessive taxes to relieve city debt. Bob Wood fully supports this.
I believe Bob Wood is the strongest person to come forward to offer his talents, time and experience to our city. Let’s look very seriously at the enormous challenges facing us, and what Bob Wood offers. I have weighed both, and I want Bob Wood on City Council.
Jane Harter
Educator and Realtor