Letter: Kaitlin Callahan will assist make Rockland a greater place

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I’m writing immediately in help of Kaitlin Callahan for Rockland Metropolis Council. As somebody who lives and works in Rockland, it’s apparent that somebody like Kaitlin is required to assist help this group.
I started my profession in social providers in 2018 and have labored in Rockland for the whole lot of that point. By this work, I’ve met many wonderful individuals who share my ardour for serving this group. Although we have now not labored for a similar organizations, Kaitlin’s title is one I quickly turned acquainted with. It turned apparent to me how a lot Katilin Callahan cares for Rockland. She participates in numerous group conferences, attends group occasions, and actually lives out the values she has shared in her marketing campaign.
Most lately, I linked with Kaitlin whereas serving to arrange an emergency warming shelter in preparation for Storm Lee in September. I joined the volunteer roster final minute and will solely assist for a short while, in comparison with Kaitlin, a core organizer of this shelter, and a part of the group group that has been creating plans reminiscent of this for a lot of months. As Kaitlin and I arrange a medical provides desk, we talked about Rockland and the challenges it’s going through. She spoke candidly and from the guts about what is required for town of Rockland and its residents to outlive and thrive.
That dialog, together with the work I’ve been fortunate sufficient to witness Kaitlin do through the years present me that Callahan for Metropolis Council is just not a marketing campaign that makes use of buzzwords to inform folks what they need to hear. Kaitlin actually believes in supporting Rockland and is aware of the right way to take motion. On daily basis I see the challenges our metropolis faces. Each personally and professionally, I’m witnessing the necessity for inexpensive housing, help for our youth and households, and a metropolis council that’s devoted to supporting all residents of Rockland.
For these causes, I’ll proudly vote for Kaitlin Callahan for Rockland Metropolis Council on Nov. 7. I do know Kaitlin is ready to take motion as a result of I’ve witnessed her doing so time and time once more. Rockland might be a greater place with Kaitlin Callahan on our metropolis council.
Jesse Lucas
Rockland