Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
The choice for Mayor is very clear. Louise Povlin has the required demonstrated experience, knowledge, work ethic, and integrity to be an outstanding Mayor to lead Farragut. Her demonstrated experience and proven performance as an Alderman for the North Ward, as Vice Mayor, and a member of the Farragut Municipal Planning Commission make her by far the most qualified candidate. I first got to know Louise when she served with me on the Planning Commission, and I saw first hand the hard work she put into understanding each and every agenda item, as well as the associated Ordinances and Regulations. She was always prepared. She was quick to see where improvements could be made and often took the lead on working with all parties for input to keep Farragut moving forward. As Alderman, she took this same focus and ability to work with the citizens, the Town staff, and all stakeholders on a variety of items. Examples include working with various HOA's and affected sectors of the Town for input related to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) or addressing improvements to the Town's road plans including cross-sections to address safety concerns and tailor them to create a more small town feel rather than using handbook specifications for widths with curb and gutter as seen in more urban environments. She has a comprehensive understanding of the Town's needs and budget priorities. She understands the importance of the small business community to our Town, and since both she and her husband have been small business owners in our Town she can relate to their needs. She has a firm stance on "no more apartments" and "no property tax." Look around you, Farragut is an outstanding place to live and raise a family, and Louise has played a significant role in moving the Town forward. On the other hand, her opponent has been an Alderman for only two years, and to date he has done nothing of significance during his tenure to demonstrate his qualifications or leadership skills to be Mayor. I urge you to vote for Louise Povlin and keep Farragut...Farragut.
Ed St. Clair,
Farragut, TN
