HomeMy WebLinkAboutFormer Commissioner John Ferring-1996 Letters -
Goodbye and thanks,
Commissioner Ferring
Editor:
Ism announcingadecision thol loads So,one more lime to all of you residents
in the spring of 1995.That decision is that I shotarteryone Step up and abutourdand
will not seek reelection for the office of coin- �'everyone�you aid about your it a um,
missioner, seat 82, in the City of Winter you have aY If you should decide 15 to give tt. try,
Springs you d until September t 10 to qualify.You
By the end ofmyterm in office,Twill have can do that ciyhallandeo6ce ngaheci -
contributed,to the best homy ability,almost clerk n our city hall and Ifyoutire t oom-
tenyearsofservice inoneformoranotherin deciedon what t to locket meaarertt1159-
the Winter Springs decided on m do,give n h•alto s39t
strings community.HopelWty,t 6108,andiwi116e more than happytoassist
have served it well.But,the time has come to you in the process. Thank you for allowing
step down and start enjoying the reason we me to represent you;it is an honor I will al-
came to florida in the first place.At this point, ways cherish.
I would offer a challenge to the residents in fohnFerdng,Connniesiaoe
my geographic area(Tusawillak who might City of Winter Springs
think that wearing the cloak of a commissioner
in our is a piece of cake.The door is now
wide open for you to serve,so pep up to the
plate and let's see how you an apply your
knowledge,wisdom,and decision making for
an attire city.
Although we have many unselfish,
hardworking volunteers who brryars have.
saved on our city's varioyabearnInnd would
welcome a chance to run for act they,can-
The Winter springs VFW Pal
notl They ale not eligible becase of our 3404 Ladies Auxiliary are planning
anus districting laws.A law that Y not fast in their annual craft fair Sept 28 from 9
adty as small as Winter Springs.Fo sample, am.to 4p.mat thepost hotminWm-
in the case of any individual city
commissioner's district,only 20%of the real- ter Springs.Tables are available.For
dents in our city get a chance to inn for that more information call MarianEtat
position, yet that commissioner must be 831-2066.
elected by,and must represent,the residents
of the entire city.This has resulted inamajor
loss of candidates who would like to run,but
can't No person, however capable, should
walk into public office unchallenged unless
all the residents in our entire city have had
the same opportunity.This law is wrong and
must be repealed to give everyone a chance.
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