Friday, 23 October 2015 15:50

Yepsen Has Earned Our Votes

By Sarah Webster Goodwin | Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor:

Joanne Yepsen has done a fantastic job as mayor. Her dedication to the job is obvious. More importantly, she has been effective. One of her great initiatives is Code Blue, which provides emergency shelter for the homeless in the winter. She has been an advocate for the homeless, finding housing for veterans and creating the Guardian House, a shelter for women veterans.

These accomplishments illustrate Yepsen’s two most outstanding qualities: she has a heart, and she gets things done.

Another area where Yepsen has been effective has been in the preservation of green space, which is crucial to keeping our city’s character and appeal. Most recently, she helped Saratoga PLAN to purchase the Pitney Farm, a wonderful resource for the city. She re-launched the Open Space Advisory Committee, ensured the completion of the Comprehensive Plan, completed the Geyser Park trail, and completed the fabulous new waterfront space on the lake. In other words, she puts “green space” into practice to benefit all of us.

Yepsen has also conducted a more open city government. She doesn’t rush complex decisions but makes sure that all stakeholders are heard and positions considered. Yepsen has earned our votes.

Sarah Webster Goodwin

Saratoga Springs

 

 

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