The Olympian endorses Cynthia!
PRATT VS. BURGMAN
It’s time for a change. Ann Burgman, 66, a funeral director, has been on
the council for 16 years. Yet when we asked her to name a couple of issues
where she led the way for policy decisions, Burgman could not provide a
single example beyond full-council decisions. That’s because while Burgman
has been a contributing council member and reliable listener, she has not
taken leadership roles.
Challenger Cynthia Pratt is a well-qualified candidate.
Pratt, 66, retired as an environmental planner with the state of
Washington. She has a solid background in state environmental policy and
land use laws. Given Lacey’s anticipated growth, Pratt has the ability to be
a tremendous source of information and leadership on growth management
issues coming before the council.
Pratt has a modest amount of leadership experience, having been appointed
by the governor to serve on the county boundary review board. In discussing
the fire issue, the need for strong transportation infrastructure and
creating walkable communities, we found Pratt to be analytical and
articulate. She has a vision for a united community guided by reasoned
growth balanced with environmental protections.
Voters should support Cynthia Pratt on Nov. 3.
