“Support of 2A”I am writing this letter as a citizen of Commerce City and not in the capacity of your City Councilmember.
My name is Kathy Teter, and I have had the privilege of serving you for the last six years as your Councilmember At Large.
I am supporting 2A on the November 3rd ballot for many reasons. The knowledge and experience I have gained during my tenure is tremendous! Being a Councilmember is “on the job training”. Being there at all the hundreds of meetings, serving on boards and commissions, special joint meetings with other cities and districts, lobbying for tax dollars on Capitol Hill, and the training seminars are all learning experiences that will improve our city and its citizens.
The first four years is all about learning. The second four years is putting this learning together with the strength and passion to do great things and what is best for Commerce City. After two terms of public office, you are finished. You cannot run for a third term.
This November, Commerce City Council will be saying goodbye to three strong and dedicated leaders, due to term limits. Their wisdom and knowledge will be greatly missed.
Other cities in Colorado have three terms, including Denver, and it works quite well for them. So this is not an entirely new concept or issue. Two years ago, when former Mayor Sean Ford, helped to get this same type of issue on the ballot, I was in full support of his idea and the issue. At that time it almost passed.
I have served you well for the last six years. I have returned every single phone call, fax or e-mail during this time. I have resolved hundreds and hundreds of complaints, and would love to serve you for a third and final term, either as Mayor or your Councilmember. I, of course would have to run for this seat in order and be re-elected.
I believe two terms are too few and four terms are too many. Three is just right!
Please join me by voting “Yes on 2A”. It’s the right thing to do.
Sincerely,
Kathy Teter,
Citizen of Commerce City
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