Amazing Weekend

Coming from Chicago over six years ago I still remember what attracted me to High Springs - a job and the fact it was in a small community.  I've always felt it important to know my neighbors and have marveled at the communities that make up our community of High Springs.


I spent Friday night talking to people that came to visit the 22 artists and others participating in Fantastic Friday's downtown.  I spent a large part of Saturday in front of the Winn-Dixie and then spent a few hours closing out Sunday evening visiting with residents of our Douglas Neighborhood.

There is nothing simple about High Springs.  On Friday, most of the people downtown were from some place other than High Springs.  Talking with people at the Winn-Dixie, about 60% were NOT from High Springs but loved our town.  High Springs has places to shop, we are the home of their friends, and we are a small community that they like to visit.  In the Douglas Neighborhood it was a conversation about just wanting to be a part of the community and being treated fairly - in the City Services they receive, in the opportunities created and when interacting with our Police Department.  What was a common theme with people's comments is the need for more restaurants, more shops to visit and more jobs in the region.


If elected to the Commission I promise that I will represent the business owners that serve our visitors, those interested in establishing a business in our community and the citizens lucky enough to live here.  I promise to frequent ALL  areas of our City to speak with residents.  I strongly believe that the feel of a small town atmosphere can be preserved while we grow and move into the year 2010.

Please email me your comments and questions.