ELECTION: Let’s get back to normal

Until recently I paid no attention to Precinct Committeemen. That was before the turmoil on the NIC Board, whose meetings I have been attending. That’s when I came to understand their importance; while I was paying no attention the zealots took over. I’m back in the game now and I hope you are too. It’s time to return to normal.

I was surprised at how many candidates I know. I first met Dave Patzer through the snowmobile community. The real link however is through our wives, who shared more than two decades as employees of Lakeland School District. We often sit together at the NIC Board meetings. Dave is as disgusted as most of us with the dysfunction of that board, and he will do all he can to change it. Dave is a common sense, hardworking, community-oriented guy demonstrating respect and collaboration. He will be a strong advocate for nonpartisanship on local boards.