Newaygo County Public Opinion

Letter: In Support of Ken DeLaat for County Commissioner

7/31/2018

To The Editor:

In the chaotic political environment that exists today, how you present an idea might be as important as the idea itself. We have all witnessed the problems created when an idea, even a good idea is introduced in a manner that is distasteful, demeaning or crude. A little marketing or dare I say manners can go a long way when trying to persuade others to your line of thought. Having a civil discussion with a person that disagrees with your ideas or values will add value to your words and you will gain respect in the process. Your voice will be heard.

I believe Ken DeLaat will be able to bring good ideas to our Board of Commissioners in a way they will listen and consider those ideas. Current District 5 representation has been reduced not necessarily because of bad ideas but, because of how those ideas were presented.

Vote for better representation for District 5. Vote for Ken DeLaat.

Del Hirdes
Newaygo

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Dale A McConnaughay

8/1/2018 07:18:43 pm

I concur that Ken DeLaat can bring qualities to the commission. His commitment to Newaygo County seems to me above raproach.
I am troubled, as a retired career journalist, that the same probably cannot be said for the welfare and betterment of the profession, journalism, which has already suffered its share of largely self-inflicted knocks in recent years.
The role of public servant and that of public watchdog are equally commendable, but hardly interchangeable, or inseparable. Ken surely recognizes that and, one trusts, will be making a personal choice between the two, sooner rather than later.

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