Letter: Lynette Bond for Mayor

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To the Editor:

I am writing to encourage you to cast your vote for Lynette Bond as the next mayor of North Adams. I've known Lynette for more than 10 years and can't think of a better person to represent the City. Lynette is everything you'd want in a mayor. She is honest, a great leader, has the tenacity to make tough decisions, and an amazing ability to inspire others to reach their goals.

I have been lucky to have Lynette as my assistant coach for the past four years. She has brought many of these same qualities to the court. She inspires the players and is disciplined in her coaching. Lynette has a passion for youth sports and understands how important it is for young people to be part of a team, to learn the fundamentals of sports, and most importantly, to have fun with their friends. For me and my family, this is the heart of a community, on the courts and on the ballfields. This is where communities are formed and Lynette is there-as a coach or as a fan cheering on the youth of this community.

Lynette has proven that she can work well in stressful situations while maintaining a professional and respectful composure. Her ability to lift people up is something we could all learn from. Lynette is compassionate and real. She understands the stressors of being a working parent with kids involved in many activities and coordinates rides between families and often provided rides to those without transportation. She gets it. Lynette is someone who gives her all and does not tire easily. She will champion youth sports and ensure our young people have access to recreation. She will make North Adams proud. I am asking you to vote for Lynette Bond. I can't imagine it will be anything less than a slam dunk!

Al Arnold
Selectman, Clarksburg, Mass.

 

 

 


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Letter: Thank you, 1st Berkshire District!

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To the Editor:

I just wrapped up a campaign for state representative for the 1st Berkshire District.

I did not win. But I am forever grateful for this opportunity and experience. And I'm proud that my opponent and I kept our campaigns clean. Campaigns have the opportunity to be ugly, to tear a community apart, but I think this primary election actually helped bring our community together and that's exactly what I was hoping for.

While I was certainly hoping to win this race, I can say with complete confidence that my team and I worked our tails off and ran a positive, forward-thinking campaign. Together, we built real momentum and came within 159 votes of defeating a long-standing incumbent. That's newsworthy. But more importantly, it's a clear sign. It's a sign that our region is ready to move forward, to rebuild, to come together, to show up, to take action, and to build a bright, successful, and affordable future for all of us.

I am so deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Whether or not you voted for me, it was one of the biggest honors of my life to chat with you at your doors, brainstorm solutions to challenges at cafes, and celebrate with you at community events. We have an amazing district of 13 municipalities full of world-class educational institutions, cultural attractions, businesses, natural resources, rich history, and a supportive community.

Sure, I'm tired from not getting enough sleep all year. But I'm even more hopeful and eager than ever to keep doing the work of building a stronger community.

I'm not going anywhere. I'll continue working hard on North Adams' City Council, growing Steeple City Social, serving on boards & community organizations, and launching new projects.

We built something together. Let's keep building. And let's have a blast as we're doing this work. I look forward to seeing you around the district!

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