Are you feed up with politicians? Tired of crooks and arrogant idiots running your town, your city, your state. Well, breathe deep and enjoy the fresh air in this interview with a new participant in the political process: Lisa Chesser, elected last fall to her first term of service on the Vidalia City Council.
Six months into her term, Lisa understands and appreciates the burdens and pressures that local elected officials have to deal with in serving their constituents. The issues which face Lisa, Vidalia and all the other cities and town of this country have at least one thing in common. They cannot be solved with easy fixes where everyone gets what they want. Lisa appreciates the difficulty of making the right decision, recognizing that someone will disagree.
But if you will listen to this interview, you will hear a true public servant, who without malice or arrogance in her heart wants to do the right thing in all things and who is not afraid to stand up and be heard. Government officials, particularly at the local level, generally don’t like to have to deal with the problems of ordinary citizens. They have their preconceived notions of how things are going to be and do not care to spend the time to hear or consider other viewpoints.
Lisa is the exception. She is what we need more of. She is intelligent, honest, full of common sense and compassion, a breath of fresh air. Lisa is the only woman currently on the council and I believe (could be wrong) the first woman ever elected to the Vidalia City Council. She believes in open, friendly government. Her integrity is unimpeachable. She understands the benefits of listening to all sides of complex issues before making a decision. She understands that citizens appreciate it when they feel that their views will be heard and fairly considered. Keep up the good work Lisa!
I am sure Lisa is embarassed by these comments. I don’t care. She is proof that involved citizens who are willing to sacrifice some of their time and contribute to local government can make a difference.
Maybe, someday she will be the first woman mayor of Vidalia.
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