John Jenkins, PWC Supervisor, currently representing the Neabsco District, now knows that no election and no vote should be taken for granted. Jenkins, who was unopposed for the primaries and was unopposed for the general election until I entered this contest, needs to work for his seat. Nobody would know he is up for re-election. It was only today that four lawn signs were placed, two in front of my community and two near my parish.
I voted for Mr. Jenkins three times; each term is 4 years. For twelve years, my options on the ballot were either “no other choice” or “a vote against the other candidate.” That stops now.
Some folks have retorted that he was the moderate on the County Board. Jenkins voted twice with the rest of the Board to divide our community. He voted for an irresponsible budget proposal that is going harm all county residents, whites as well as the rest of us. He voted to increase our expenses and decrease our sources of revenue.
The intended harm has been done! Businesses are experiencing a decrease in revenues; some residents are going elsewhere to do business. Others who would drive to Potomac Mills Mall to shop are going to other counties with their dollars. The already troubled housing market is getting worse due to fearful families who are leaving. I have never seen so many “for sale” signs in my neighborhood. Bad strategy for our local economy.
If we want change, the makeup of the board must be altered. Otherwise it will be four more years of escalating tension and a budget in the red. Tuesday, November 6th, exercise your civic duty. Vote for change, Vote for Aracely Panameno.
