BETTER OUTSPOKEN THAN INCOMPETENT

Posted on July 31st, 2009 in Letters to the Editor

BETTER OUTSPOKEN THAN INCOMPETENT

I had a recent conversation with an elected official that had my resume for a board position.  He wanted to explain why the seat was filled by a much less qualified person when there were only two of us interested in giving our time.

He told me that I am too outspoken!!!!!  My reply was that sitting on a board or committee is a thankless position, similar to being on a jury.  When you sit on a jury, something takes hold and you take that task very seriously so as to do what society expects of one in that seat. You strive to be fair and honest in an appointed position, at least that is my experience.

Would not we be much better off to elect ofselect those that have knowledge of the office or board?

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