Satan for Mayor?!

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On the plus side, the Observer gave readers an in-depth look at my work ethic, absolute commitment to legal and fiduciary responsibility as an elected official/board member, and my track record as a leader who plays by the rules and demands good sportsmanship from those on my team. Jim also captured the intense discomfort my strong insistence on following the rules has caused those fellow board members who would have preferred to do otherwise out of convenience or for the sake of a friendship. In my opinion, elections are done by the bylaws. Money in restricted funds can never be misused. Credit card fraud can’t be hidden to protect friends. Colleagues who engage in unethical behavior must be confronted.

The Observer’s profile painted me as a creative, forward-thinking individual—an out-of-the-box thinker. Jim and John worked to convey to their readers my vision for Ann Arbor, as its next mayor. Voters will soon go to the polls and decide whether the exceptionally high property taxes we pay represent a great value for taxpayers, are spent wisely, and fund superior services. Then, voters will choose whether they want a new mayor, one who is unwavering in her commitment to refocusing government on the basics: responsible spending, services, infrastructure and neighborhoods.

Sincerely,

Pat Lesko