A Well Timed Decision

I was forty years old when I got married because I did not allow myself to be pressured into making a commitment prematurely. Some have said that I'm a late bloomer, but I prefer to think of myself as someone who counts the cost before making a decision, especially the kind of decision that affects my life and the lives of others. For me that means looking at what has been done, what can be done, and how well I can reconcile the two.

One of the questions I've been asked during this campaign is, "What made you decide to run for City Council now?" My answer: I'm ready to make that commitment. I've made a critical, well thought out decision to step up and position myself to be an agent of hope. Now I'm asking you to do the same.

In five days, on September 22nd, you will have the opportunity to go to the polls and make a critical decision that will affect the present and future generations of District 6 and the city of Knoxville at large. I'm not asking you to marry me, but I do believe that we can create a harmonious partnership that satisfies both the required and the desired in this proposed relationship.