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Val brings commitment, relationship, persistence |
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November 4, 2017 |
I write to endorse Val Thompson for Bonners
Ferry City Council. Val has served as an
educator, with a full heart and open mind, for
over 20 years. In this capacity, I witnessed
leadership qualities that make her an excellent
city council candidate.
To put it simply, Val is the best educator with
whom I have worked. I relied heavily on her
leadership to unite staff in diverse situations.
People might have had differing ideas regarding
how to move forward, but Val consistently
brought them together to highlight their best.
Though Val is highly educated, with dynamic
teaching skills and cutting-edge ideologies that
set her apart as a teacher, three aspects of her
personality will make her a fantastic council
member: commitment, relationship and
persistence.
As the most committed teacher I ever met, Val
believes in people, and she will do whatever
needed to ensure her students’ and colleagues’
success ... a quality directly transferable to
city council. This hometown girl is absolutely
committed to the well being of all Bonners Ferry
citizens, regardless of party affiliations or
ideologies.
Val develops relationships of care with others.
When their opinions differ, she listens and
evaluates their ideas, building consensus and
buy in. In city governance, relationships with
other council members and constituents is often
a missing element, so people don’t feel that the
council cares or hears their concerns.
Val has an innate ability to develop
relationships, she cares about this town and its
people, and she will listen to their views and
concerns.
Finally, Val’s persistence has possibly served
her best and will continue to as city council
person. Val never gives up on a job. When a task
must be done, she conquers it despite obstacles.
No doubt, Val will stick to the job in city
council with dogged persistence until the jobs
get done for Bonners Ferry!
Some people have commitment, some the ability to
develop relationships, and some persistence, but
a rare person possesses all three of these
qualities needed for local government
leadership.
I endorse Val Thompson for City Council with no
absolutely no reservation! |
Pastor Brent L. Dehlbom
Bonners Ferry |
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