Letters
from page A6
John Larson,
willing to listen
to concerns
To The Editor:
My family has lived in West Salem for
over 200 years. We have always believed
in preservation of land, houses and build
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only one
reason I will
be casting
my vote for
John Larson
for City
Council in
the South
Ward. John is also a visionary, working
with the Southeast Gateway Plan and
Creative Corridors Coalition to further
beautify and enhance our great city. But
the most important attribute is his interest
in the people and his willingness to listen
to their concerns about the neighborhood
in which they live. Being with Old Salem
for 40 years is a testament that John
Larson is in it for the long haul. If you
want a person who is a hard worker, inter
ested in what you have to say, compassion
ate, and a go getter, vote for John Larson
for South Ward City Council.
Judith Ruff
Winston-Salem
Vote for progress,
not fear
To The Editor:
In the South Ward, two candidates are
vying for City Council. One has name
recognition for a neighborhood newsletter
she writes, but has just one focus: fear of
crime. I live in that neighborhood and we
are not a hotbed of violence; we are a
community of strong families with solid
values, vibrant houses of worship, inde
pendent businesses, and much more. Fear
inflames distrust and isolation, not devel
opment and success. We need a represen
tative who sees all that and recognizes
both the needs and the strengths in the
entire South Ward, not just one issue in
one neighborhood. John Larson has deep
roots in Winston-Salem. He understands
the history that has led us to where we are
and envisions ways to meet the needs of
the future. Larson stands for improving
the economic vitality, safety, and social
richness of the area. He recognizes the
opportunities and challenges we have
ahead of us and is ready to take them
on. Don't give in to fear. Vote for nurtur
ing the bonds of good neighbors, for
building a thriving community, for
empowering our voice in the City of
Winston-Salem on all levels. I encourage
my neighbors to vote for John Larson for
the South Ward.
Lise Keppler
Winston-Salem
Understanding of
past, commitment to
future
To The Editor:
When I select a candidate to represent
the South Ward on the Winston-Salem
City Council, I'll be voting for John
Larson. John's qualifications are exempla
ry?a resident of Winston-Salem for 40
years; his long career at Old Salem has
equipped him with an unparalleled under
standing of the city's past, while his
engagement with organizations like the
Creative Corridors Coalition speak to his
commitment to meeting the challenges
and seizing the opportunities that the
future will bring. The South Ward is a
complicated place, divided by major
arteries that sometimes separate it into
different constituencies with different
concerns. But spend even a moment with
John, and you'll know of his keen interest
in both protecting and fortifying the
ward's unique neighborhoods, while also
uniting them into a more integrated, liv
able, and sustaihable urban fabric. John's
generosity of spirit, his willingness to lis
ten to differing opinions and deliberate
for the public good, and his capacity to
see the South Ward as a whole make him
the right person to help lead this city for
ward. A vote for John Larson on March
15 is a vote for a better future for all of
Winston-Salem! *
Michael P. Wakeford
Winston-Salem
John Larson has
demonstrated
commitment
to South Ward, City
lb The Editor:
John Larson was one of the first peo
ple I met when I moved to Winston
Salem nearly forty years ago. At that time
he was an intern in the restoration depart
ment at Old Salem. Now he is preparing
to retire at the end of 2016 from his posi
tion as vice-president at that institution.
Through the years, John has remained a
close friend, and I have had the opportu
M
nity to see and appreciate the develop
ment of his many talents. Among them, I
find him to be hard working, tenacious,
generous of his time, and articulate in his
speech.
In his life's work, John has demon
strated his strong commitment to historic
preservation, not only in Winston-Salem,
but also at the state and national levels.
In this field, he has been a tireless worker,
and an able leader. But John understands
that historic preservation is not just about ?
preserving buildings, but also about pre
serving neighborhoods and making them
better places in which to live.
John's concerns for Winston-Salem
extend far beyond the bounds of Old
Salem and historic preservation to other
areas of city life, whether it be through
his work with Creative Corridors, clean
ing trash out of local streams, or any of
the other local efforts in which he has
participated. In short, John is committed
to making Winston-Salem a better place
for all citizens. I can think of no better
person to represent the South Ward than
John Larson. I hope you will join me in
voting for him March 15th.
Laura A. W. Phillips
Winston-Salem
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