I love to research. Ask anyone in our county organization and they will agree. I do everything in my power to have a good working knowledge of the subject at hand. I do my very best not to fall into the trap of confirmation bias. Too often today, we get stuck in one point of view and end up losing sight of the bigger picture.
Early in my commissioner gig, I learned why I was given two eyes, two ears, and one mouth. Therefore, I should observe and listen twice as much as I speak. Not always an easy task especially when emotions get in the way. Digging deep to find the true issue is hard but worth doing.
I have learned that I am not always going to win my argument, no matter how informed or confident I am. Hopefully, all involved have done their research too and a healthy debate has ensued. The majority rules in local government and what’s done is done. Time and experience will tell if the right decision was made. If not, then change can happen. But fussing and fretting isn’t going to do anything but waste time.
That being said, in a republic, the minority is protected by our state and federal Constitutions. We need to honor the constraints written in those timeless documents to protect our citizens from majority rule. A vote taken by two wolves and a sheep deciding what’s for dinner is not what this country was founded on and yet, we have been watching that type of governing happening more and more.
That’s why I would like to be your Senator from District #3. I have been at the receiving end of legislation that has passed but hasn’t necessarily been well thought through. Having one more voice that stands in support of the government that is closest to the people can only help our state. After all, that’s what a representative government is all about.
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