Why I Support Tim Ashe for Mayor (from the 5 sisters Front Porch Forum)
Hi Neighbors,
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has lived and worked in Burlington since the mid 1980’s. It is a priority for me that our mayor has a genuine concern for the disenfranchised members of our community, including people with disabilities, seniors, and people who are low-income. Tim Ashe’s volunteer work in city schools, the little league in the old north end, and with Spectrum Youth and Family Services, coupled with his strong record of policy support for civil rights and economic and social justice, assures me that he has the liberal values that are important to me and I believe are essential to a vital city in Vermont.
With 12 years of leadership experience on every level of government, Tim Ashe has the understanding of how to work effectively as an elected leader. He is exceptionally intelligent and a skilled communicator who has the ability to bring together people from diverse perspectives.
Tim Ashe has important business and economic development experience as a developer of affordable senior housing. He will be adept at tackling the serious financial issues our city is facing.
Tim Ashe is a proven vote getter—he has run and won five elections and has a track record of being able to unite Democrats and Progressives together. This makes him the candidate that is best positioned to beat the Republican candidate in March.
I am proud to support Tim Ashe—I hope you will join me on Sunday in voting for him. I guess we have all learned that our vote counts!
Alison Prine
Caroline Street
