Changing of the guard

As with many communities throughout the area and the US, following the spring municipal elections, new civil servants are about to be sworn in. Before that happens, how about a shout out to all those who's terms are coming to a close. In particular, I'd like to share a shout out I gave to our city council (about our senior first ward Alderman) tonight.

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Hi, My family and I have been residents of the 1st ward for about 10 years.

I believe that this may be one of the last council meetings before our new alderman and officials are sworn in. So I wanted to take a minute to publicly acknowledge and thank our current senior 1st ward Alderman. Alderman .

Except for the 14 of your up there, I don't think that most people realize the time and effort out Alderman put in for us. With all the letters, phone calls, emails, and meetings. It's not a job that can be done well or effectively in the margins. I doubt most residents fully grasp the toll being an Alderman really takes.

I may not speak for all the residents of the 1st ward, but I undoubtedly speak for the majority when I say "Thanks you Alderman for your years of dedication, your integrity, and for the sacrifices of your time in caring for the needs of the 1st ward."

I know these words may not make up for all the ugly phone calls, letters, and experiences, but we hope that it helps to know that we appreciate all you've done. Thank you Alderman and to all of you that have served our city and community.