March 26, 2021 – West Bend, WI – Let me tell you why Meghann Kennedy is the best candidate for the district I live in, which is District 8.
Ms. Kennedy is surely not running for the extremely small paycheck she receives to represent this District, and it’s not just a way to pass time in retirement, as she works full-time as a business analyst in the private sector. Ms. Kennedy is running because she truly cares about this district and its people and she wants to do what she can to further the positive growth of West Bend and its citizens. In her words, “WE NEED people who care and want to make a difference!”
If what you care about is fiscal responsibility, Ms. Kennedy is the answer. She is the only alderperson who offered a menu of options that would keep taxes flat this year. She voted no on the tax increase in a time when individuals and businesses were fighting for their jobs during a pandemic. Her first answer will never be to increase taxes. She fights hard to find alternatives.
If what you care about is equality in representation, please know that West Bend is 52% female and Ms. Kennedy is the only woman on the board right now. She is also one of only two people that are not retired, and one of the few that work or have worked in the private sector.
If what you care about is a responsive representative that invites your opinions, listens carefully, and responds to all messages, Meghann Kennedy is your candidate. She wants to hear your issues and she’s not afraid of the tough conversations. I have lived in this district for nearly 20 years – Ms. Kennedy is the only alderperson who has ever reached out to me. She is the only one whose name I would know without looking it up myself on the City’s directory. She is the only one I know if that is active in the neighborhood. She has a page set up just for district business, and she keeps it current. She has shared her email address as well as her phone number with her constituents.
If what you care about is the character of the person, vote for Ms. Kennedy. She spends her free time delivering meals on the holidays, regularly donates to neighbors in need, and continuously spreads positivity in the neighborhood. She is kind, she is caring, and she is generous with her time.
In short, no matter what your main focus is, Meghann Kennedy is your candidate! Join me in re-electing Meghann Kennedy for District 8 Alderperson in April.
Carie Carlson
West Bend
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