On the doors and in the media, residents of Ward 3 have been subjected to a barrage of negativity during this race. These tactics may grab attention, but they weaken trust in the democratic process. Sen. Bernie Sanders once taught me that democracy not only dies with big money and gerrymandering, it also dies when campaigns rely on petty distractions rather than honest debate over past votes and future priorities.

Elections should be moments when voters weigh real choices. That means looking at how someone has voted, how they have led, and what they plan to do for our community. When the conversation turns to gossip, personal barbs, or consultant-driven talking points, voters lose. The focus drifts away from housing, wages, infrastructure, and fairness, the issues that shape our daily liv

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