Like so many of us living here in Rehoboth Beach, we are astounded by the recent hiring of our city manager and the loss of a section of our beach. What is going on? It’s probably a good thing the two commissioners vacating their seats decided not to run again. But who do you vote for? How do you discern who will be a good commissioner and will be able to work for all residents?
If you are following this election, you will be familiar with the four candidates’ backgrounds and platforms. Let’s face it, they all sound very similar. We plan to vote for Rachel Matcha and think you should too.
Summer is our season in Rehoboth. Rachel and her family have been residents and property owners for 25 years. They have deep roots here. Her five grown children spent summers playing and working on our beaches like so many of our Rehoboth families. Wonderful memories and traditions are handed down from generation to generation. She will make sure we keep this intact.
She has proven her dedication to the town by volunteering on myriad commissions and town boards. Is there one she hasn’t been an effective member of? In just one example, she is very active with Rehoboth Beach Main Street. A big problem for local businesses in the summer is employee parking. Rachel was part of the team to find a solution. She canvassed all the places in or near town that could possibly help. Rehoboth Elementary School stepped up and provided 100 spaces for employee parking all summer. This is an example of the creative, can-do spirit we need for our town. It’s not rocket science, but it’s common sense. You have two votes; make one of them Rachel Macha.
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