People at a coffee shop
Gennifer decides to take the plunge.
We like to complain here at our corner coffee shop. Like people everywhere we ask why, don’t “they” do something about the potholes, economic development, residential density, etc. etc.?
Well, at least one person among us has decided to do something, to become one of “them.”
Even in a well-mannered suburban village running for elected office is not for the faint of heart. The first step is getting on the ballot.
Gennifer Geer secured nearly double the signatures needed to qualify by articulating her vision for the city. And as she continues to listen to constituents on various issues, those ideas will evolve.
If elected Gennifer would represent around 8600 residents in a ward of historic homes and apartments dating back to the Civil War.
The retirement of a seven-term councilwoman offers an opportunity to explore fresh, new ideas and to evaluate policies long on the books. A previous city council proclaimed the village to be a “nuclear-free zone.” (Chuckle if you wish, but so far it’s worked out surprisingly well. We’re still here.)
Gennifer advocates for fiscal sobriety, green spaces, bike lanes and charging stations. She believes that participatory budgeting and rank-choice voting may offer promise.
She jokes that running for office has made her more visible and that she’s staying on her best behavior. When impassioned public hearings drag on past midnight – it happens – a sense of humor like hers can come in handy.
You may want to stop in to share a chat and cup of coffee with the candidate. She’s more than little personable, and she may soon be the one you’ll call when a fallen limb blocks your back alley.
