Professor of Physics, Gender Studies and Freshmen Studies Megan Pickett is running for Alderperson of Appleton Common Council in the newly redrawn District #4 (which happens to be mine).
Here is some cool stuff about why she’s running, which you can find on her website along with a bunch of other cool stuff:
Why do I want to run? In the last year, I’ve been galvanized to take action, to no longer sit on the sidelines and complain, but to get involved and make my voice heard. What’s more, I know I can bring my talent and effective leadership to city council, particularly on issues that matter most to me: economic and community development, which are tied to fairness and equity.
I also believe our council should also reflect the community it represents, and the present distribution of seats on the 16 (soon to be 15) seat council includes only two women. We can model and demonstrate our commitment to diversity by electing a council that looks more like Appleton.
I’ve said before that I am progressive, and that doesn’t mean spending as much as we possibly can, breaking the bank in unrealistic and idealistic ways. It means that we can creatively and innovatively attack municipal problems without leaving behind the people who can least afford it. It also means that, when matters of principle are on the line, I won’t waver–not when our community is counting on us the most. I will never refer an important issue, such as partner benefits, back to committee for political expediency.
Fairness should not be held hostage to inconsistency.
Why should you vote for me? I’ll bring my fierce devotion to progressive ideas to the council, and while I wish to find ways to build consensus, I absolutely will not back away from these fundamental values of equity and equality, or of finding ways for the city to hear and meet the needs of all its residents. You can count on me to hold firm, and to always explain my votes. In particular:
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