Yes, yes, yes, not currently and yes. I live in an area that is growing fast, to me and my family, it’s very important that we have a voice in our community. We still have a small town feel, even though we are in an area that is growing very quickly.
I’ve been involved in education in our area for well over 10 years. I hold a seat the board of an child’s advocate committee and will always do what I can to serve that committee. The goal is to create an equal education to all the children in the county – not just my local town. I live in a county that has very rural areas, as well as some of the wealthiest communities in the state. When one school has all the bells and whistles and another has ceilings that have mold on them and computers that are so outdated, something needs to be done. Not to mention the vast difference in the teaching staff. I feel that all children in the county should have access to an equal level of education, it shouldn’t be better for those that come from families with more means, than other families.
I have helped either advertise or work at local medical clinics to serve the community and reach out to those that may not be able to afford proper health care. There are many things I could list that our family is involved in – but it’s easier just to say that to us, it’s important that we serve our community and county. After all, we live here, we spend our money here and we want to see it grow and offer the best resources to those that live here.