Qualities of an Elected Official

[Lane Rees]

Definitely agree on communications, having a masters in it. Ha. In order to frame a vision, let people know about passion, express decisions, build a team, and even show one's character all require excellent communications skills.

Your points are on target!

 

[Roadrunner]

Someone needs to take it upon themselves to encourage, if not require, every candidate to stake them out a place on these forums and answer questions. Mainly because the issues that are so dear to the citizens south of the bay or totally different then those north. Personally, I do not see how any candidate could be supported that is not willing to make themselves available. But I believe you are going to find some that would be very difficult to pin down, and probably more than one that would not even be able to operate in this sort of an enviroment.

And since communication is so crucial and desired by everyone, the elected officials should already be here, willing to speak to the citizens about what concerns them, instead of us having to seek them out. Constituent service is a very critical part of the job of any elected representative.

WRobert, I couldn't agree more and I appreciate Mr. Hudson for answering my questions. I hope to see him again soon as I see that others are asking questions also, plus I have a few more ;-)

If I could, I would also add that a good leader should be willing to learn from others as no one is an expert in everything.

 

[wrobert]

WRobert, I couldn't agree more and I appreciate Mr. Hudson for answering my questions. I hope to see him again soon as I see that others are asking questions also, plus I have a few more ;-)

I could not agree more. In fact I was thinking about this on my way home. I know that the new Republican Vice-Chairman, Lane Rees reads these boards. I say we nominate him to contact each and every local Republican candidate for office and tell them we want to see them on this board, and report back what they say. At least that way we all will know where they, as candidates, stand on communication. Then use that information to decide rather or not they deserve our vote. And since Rapunzel is active with the Democrats she could do the same with the 3 or 4 of them that are running.

Remember the only person you are going to agree with 100% of the time is yourself. But it will certainly be very refreshing to see just where these candidates stand on the issues that affect all of us in the future.

 

[scooterbug44]

Remember the only person you are going to agree with 100% of the time is yourself. But it will certainly be very refreshing to see just where these candidates stand on the issues that affect all of us in the future.

I don't even agree with myself 100% of the time! :funn:

IMO an elected (or wanting to be elected) official who is monitoring and answering questions on a local forum is much more likely to get votes and be in touch w/ more of their constituents.

 

[wrobert]

I don't even agree with myself 100% of the time! :funn:

IMO an elected (or wanting to be elected) official who is monitoring and answering questions on a local forum is much more likely to get votes and be in touch w/ more of their constituents.

Well has anyone talked to these other candidates? I do not see anyone posting.

 

[Do Good]

I have read these posts and found them extrememly helpful, yet I am not running for public office. Thank you Aggie for this.

And I am in agreement on what was mentioned in an earlier post about perpetuating a negative cycle. I have read posts where candidates were attacked right out of the gate. This is ridiculous and not responsible of those posting.

 

[Jdarg]

I could not agree more. In fact I was thinking about this on my way home. I know that the new Republican Vice-Chairman, Lane Rees reads these boards. I say we nominate him to contact each and every local Republican candidate for office and tell them we want to see them on this board, and report back what they say. At least that way we all will know where they, as candidates, stand on communication. Then use that information to decide rather or not they deserve our vote. And since Rapunzel is active with the Democrats she could do the same with the 3 or 4 of them that are running.

Remember the only person you are going to agree with 100% of the time is yourself. But it will certainly be very refreshing to see just where these candidates stand on the issues that affect all of us in the future.

I have heard that Lane Rees is a great guy- I wish he would run for the Cindy's BCC position. I loved that he worked with the Big Blue sign issue.

 

[BeachSiO2]

I have heard that Lane Rees is a great guy- I wish he would run for the Cindy's BCC position. I loved that he worked with the Big Blue sign issue.

Lane would be in Comm. Brannon's district, not Cindy's.