Last evening I attended the candidates’ forum at the Avalon, moderated by Craig Fuller and sponsored by the Talbot Spy.
It was well attended, and I’m glad that it will be available for viewing by those who missed the live event, because the upcoming May 6 election should be – and is – important to every single resident of Easton. It will impact town spending, how development takes place, and whether we can work together to plan and achieve shared goals.
While I don’t doubt all the candidates are devoted to their families, kind to their neighbors, happy to live in Easton, and aware of the issues, we should alI expect a great deal more from public servants.
Only one candidate, Moonyene Jackson-Amis – running to represent Ward 4 on the Council – was truly impressive to me. This highly educated woman – a practicing attorney, compassionate activist, and experienced local public servant – spoke in specifics, rather than generalities. It was clear that she understands the needs of the residents of Ward 4 and the town at large.
She talked about practical ways to help wage-earners qualify for licensing in their various trades by incentivizing contractors to take advantage of their skills, thereby facilitating their advancement. She called for a study on repurposing the current hospital as a regional medical center for military veterans. She advocated for updates to a program she initiated during her prior term on the Council so that residents can afford to stay in their homes. She suggested a new tourist attraction that would make use of an unused existing building. And she had other practical ideas as well. It’s clear she has a well-thought-out action plan ready to go if she’s elected.
What’s more, Moonyene obviously knows how to leverage all the elements needed to bring plans to fruition. That is the essential asset drawn from her knowledge of the law and wealth of experience; an asset that others appear to lack. She wants to serve constituents, not herself.
I believe our Town Council will be a stronger, more effective body if Moonyene is elected. I hope everyone in Ward 4 already has a plan to be at our fire station on May 6 to vote for Ms. Jackson-Amis.
Wendy Roth
Easton
Stephanie Chester says
Wendy Roth , your letter about Moonyene Jackson-Amis Esq. was Outstanding and Very True . I have Known Soror Moonyene for years and she has always been A Servant of The People and for The People . She will give the shirt off of her back. She is not out for Fame or Fortune, she wants to Help All The People ! When she was in Office before she put things in motion that they are now trying to pull apart . Moonyene has been The Only Canidate who has spoke in specifics not generalities like you stated. Moonyene is not talking from or about the past , she speaks about the future of Easton . She wants the Best for The Town and The Families that Live and Work in Easton. She’s not bashing other Canidates, she’s stating what needs to and can be done to make Easton a place for Citizens to work and live in. There are more issues that she has spoke about that would benefit Easton. She has The Experience and Knowledge because she has sat on The Town Council before and was Very Effective. She already stated some Plans for some unused buildings that would help The Veterans . A Cultural Building which would benefit The Town in two ways , Bring in Revenue and Create Jobs . Sitting on a Council might look good on your Resume but if your sitting there and not doing anything , what good are you to the People ? Soror Moonyene Jackson Amis Esq. Is The Best Canidate for The Job , Ward 4 . Please come out and Vote for her May 6 , You Won’t Be Disappointed. Action Jackson , about The People and For The People !