We want to encourage those who live in Sussex County’s 3rd District to vote for Leslie Ledogar for three important reasons. One, Leslie offers a Democratic balance to a lopsided Republican County Council. Leslie’s positions on development, land use, environmental sustainability, economic growth, transportation and health and safety, for examples, are rooted in her commitment to the county and its residents - not because those positions benefit her personally. Historically, democracy works best when there is a balance of power and ideas. If the Sussex County Council represents only one party, governance becomes unbalanced, and citizens ultimately suffer.
Two, Leslie has a proven track record of thoughtful analysis where she considers the long-range implications and unintended consequences of planning decisions. How refreshing! She supports existing codes and regulations, and the Sussex County Comprehensive Plan to strengthen, improve and protect communities, neighborhoods and the environment. She works collaboratively with others, and the hallmark of her campaign is that she actually listens to 3rd District citizens and business groups.
Finally, Sussex County is the fastest-growing county in Delaware, and it is the second fastest growing county in the Delmarva region. Thousands of retirees relocate here each year due to low taxes and a superior quality of life. The county needs a long-range planner like Leslie to ensure that our area can responsibly develop (schools, healthcare, housing, recreation) to support and benefit both newcomers and long-term residents. We are confident that Leslie will represent all the people in our district. She has our vote Nov. 8!
Irene and Edward Fick
Lewes
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