November 8, 2011

'Wow' seems so woefully inadequate

I'm slowly descending from the adrenaline high of tonight's council candidates forum at McKim Theatre. I don't even know where to begin to write about it.

Tonight's forum was an inspiring and humbling experience. Inspiring and humbling because we have an absolutely outstanding field of candidates from which to choose in this election. Inspiring and humbling because every candidate brought their A game and contributed thoughtful commentary throughout the whole event. Inspiring and humbling because of the positive, collegial attitude that prevailed all night. Inspiring and humbling because a terrific crowd attended the event and stayed right to the end.

Huge thanks and kudos to Ingrid, Craig, Sioban and the Chamber of Commerce for coordinating such a great, engaging forum. I don't know how it felt to other folks, but to me the evening passed in a flash.

Thanks and congratulations to all of the candidates for sharing your insights and experiences, and not least for sharing smiles, handshakes and kind words of support with one another.

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out. It is so exciting to see the community engaged, interested and open-minded coming into this election.

Wow. What an amazing future awaits us.

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