Louise Holland, Penny Lanphier and Chris Rintz are the most qualified candidates to serve us on the Village Council. I know them personally and have worked with each during my years of service to Winnetka. The Council needs people that can listen well, forge consensus and lead in finding solutions that are right for the Village as a whole. Each of these candidates possesses these skills and more.
During my years on the Zoning Board, Plan Commission and Council, both as a Trustee and Village President, I have found the best Trustees are those that think deeply about issues. A Trustee often confronts many varied issues – no one can be expected to be an expert at all of these. The ability to think independently, listen intently to community input and reach conclusions that reflect positively on the Village is vital to our long-term success as a community.
We all should value the role of the Caucus in their surveying, platform creation and candidate interview process. Having been slated (and not) for elected office, I can vouch for the rigorous process that seeks the right candidates for the right positions. For me, I don’t vote for a Caucus slate because of the Caucus, I vote for the right people to serve in the right positions. I encourage you to get to know Louise, Penny and Chris as I do and I encourage you to vote for them on March 15.
Ed Woodbury, former Village President
Winnetka
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