Liz Cote: Morrill, Jacobson and Heath focus on Franklin and its residents

To The Daily Sun,

As we approach the local election on Oct. 7, I encourage Franklin citizens to embrace their voice, which is amplified in local elections, and exercise their right to vote — it matters.

I also implore Franklin citizens to think critically and vote for candidates who support our city, our community, our schools, our friends, and our families.

The issues facing Franklin transcend party affiliation, which is exactly why these local elected positions exist outside partisan politics. These are human issues. And human issues require human solutions.

As an individual resident of Franklin, I can speak about what I’ve seen recently. 

I’ve seen Glenn Morrill and Sam Jacobson attending school fair funding meetings. I’ve seen Adam Heath and Sam at the cellphone ban forum, where Adam spoke his truth. I’ve seen Glenn taking notes at an event with Maggie Goodlander regarding federal funding. I’ve seen Sam walking the ward, meeting and talking with voters. I’ve seen Adam in Trestle View Park, seeking to engage voters in conversation.

Notably, what I have not seen is these candidates leading with partisan politics. They’re not digging their heels in and insisting on their own agenda. Instead, they’re listening. They’re learning. They’re leading with curiosity, with a spirit of collaboration and communication.

These are the qualities of people who can enact positive change in our city.

Glenn, Sam, and Adam understand that to be an elected official is to represent the interests of the people and the city, not to pursue a pre-existing arbitrary agenda. And they’re putting in the work. They’re present. They’re available.

They’re curious about what they can do to help this city and its people, not just what they can talk about.

These are the people I’m excited to see elected in Franklin.

Liz Cote

Franklin