Courting Voters

I have always believed that the campaign process is important preparation for elected officials, allowing officials to learn about the areas they represent and how to be responsive to citizens.  Although I have been very active in county government, including stints on two boards appointed by the County Commission and a term as president of the Mobile County Municipal Association, I have learned a lot about our county and its needs on the campaign trail in the last several months.  I intend to continue to make myself aware of those needs, including necessary road improvements.  I will always remember that it is an unusual occurrence for the average person to contact an elected official about a complaint or issue, and that such a contact is the most important thing on that person's mind at that point.