Let it be known...

I wrote this in response to a comment left on AZ Republic yesterday. While normally I'd like to just ignore this kind of negativity - there were so many blatant lies that I felt it was important to defend myself. It is unfortunate that someone would intentionally be so misleading.

Here's a link if you'd like to read the entire article and comments:
http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2009/04/23/20090423gr-councilforum0424.html


Due to the blatant inaccuracies in msequira’s comment – I want to clarify my background and position on various issues.

I have been married and living in Arizona since 2000 – for the past 9 years, I have been actively participating in life. I have graduated from college, worked for three years in the private sector and owned my own successful business for three years. I have served on the board of a non-profit organization for five consecutive years. I have been actively involved in church and organizing youth programs. I have participated in ballot initiatives for two consecutive elections and most importantly I have been raising my three sons. Since when is being a Mom considered unemployed or “unemployable”? Msequira is suggesting that there is a quantifiable number that automatically equals experience – we all know that logical thinking refutes this. Age does not quantify experience.

Parks, recreation and open spaces are part of what attracted many of us to Gilbert. They are necessary and they definitely need to be part of our town. My position on local government funding of said programs is that we need to take care of the parks and programs that are currently in place. This unstable economic time is simply not the best time to open new parks and new programs until they can be funded responsibly.

Public servants throughout history have come in all shapes and sizes – there is no checklist that must be met to be able to serve one’s community. One must have desire and I have that. I bring with that desire a skill set that is imperative to our Town at this point in its history. I am not here to criticize the other candidates. All are great individuals who have led honorable lives. But I believe that my experience is what is needed for the next four years.

For the record, msequira has not asked me any of the questions listed in his comment. Any answers he has conjured are his own assumptions and NOT based on my statements or position on the issues.

If any reader has any questions or would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at jenn@voteforjenn.com I am always available to discuss my position and record with the people of Gilbert.