The Farrington’s Grove Historic District board issued the following question to all candidates for Mayor, City Council At Large, and City Council 4th District a couple of weeks ago:

“Why should Farrington’s Grove Historical District residents cast their vote for you?”

We were told to limit our responses to 125 words — a tall order for a wordy guy like me. Although I found the short length somewhat restrictive, I produced the following “Top Five Reasons” list. It is aimed at Farrington’s Grove, but any Terre Haute resident can read it and understand how I approach issues that concern us all.

If you want to read a longer treatment of  my views on Farrington’s Grove, my response to their 2003 candidate questionnaire can be seen here:

http://www.toddnation.com/fgqa.html

Read on!

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Here are the Top Five Reasons:

1. I want to keep building upon the foundation of change that has been established since 2004.

2. As a fellow resident of Farrington’s Grove, I understand the challenges you face (trash, graffiti, vandalism, stray animals, vacant homes), and I’m helping address these issues as your councilman.

3. Although we’ve made good progress in some areas (sidewalk repair, paving, tree maintenance, handicap ramps), there is still much work to do (see above).

4. Whether considering business encroachment next to homes on 7th Street or parking lots on 4th Street, I have voted repeatedly to maintain the residential character of our neighborhood.

5. I am accessible, responsive, and I need your support! Call 232-2595, email booknation@earthlink.net, or check out www.toddnation.com.