Letters for Sept. 22: Vote Tommy Leeman for Norfolk mayor; he wants ‘a safe and prosperous Norfolk for all’

tm4mayor on October 22, 2024

Mayoral race

I’m supporting Norfolk mayoral candidate Tommy Leeman over incumbent Mayor Kenny Alexander for concrete reasons. The time is now to welcome this qualified candidate who has stepped forward to provide sound leadership and direction. Stark differences exist between the two that I hope Norfolk residents will pay attention to. It’s time for a change in this leadership position.

The mayor is the only “at-large” member of the City Council representing all citizens. Even though the mayor has only one vote on the council, it’s important who the mayor is because that person has influence over policy and council actions.

Leeman has a career path many can identify with. Important to him are the words opportunity, good education, a safe and prosperous Norfolk for all, and especially children. This should include safety from coal dust pollution. These aren’t empty words. Compassion is a powerful word, but life-changing when practiced. The city manager runs the city and provides expertise, but the direction, focus, policies and decisions are the responsibility of elected officials. The position of mayor should reflect the careful thought of all voters. This is why I’m asking Norfolk citizens to explore the candidates and make their choice toward a better direction of our city and citizens.

Georgette Constant, Norfolk

Alexander, Dolmo and Leeman compete for Norfolk mayoral race

tm4mayor on October 15, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMXWQTDuQiY

“Small businesses are the backbone to our community. It’s the backbone to our city and we have to make sure that we are helping them,” he said.

Leeman, a former chair for the Downtown Norfolk Council, said the city must help small businesses with grants and make the permit process easier.  

 

“We’re not focused on education the way we should be, and another thing is getting grants for communities that really need them,” said Leeman.

Leeman says he would focus on issues that matter to the City of Norfolk, including giving more thought to collective bargaining.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. 

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