Arizona Daily Star Letters To The Editor July 21st

City Council Ward 3 race

What do we want from our elected officials? A Tucson Ward 3 resident for 44 years, I’ve known Kevin Dahl from the 1970s in the conservation movement. Kevin is one of the kindest, most compassionate, committed and decent people I know. He thinks well, understands the issues in front of him, asks questions, works hard for his constituents, and at the end of the day, tries to make this corner of the world better. His entire life, frankly, has been focused on conservation, environmental justice and doing right.

The decisions elected officials make are usually shades of gray. I want a councilperson with a demonstrated lifetime of solid character, caring and judgment, and demonstrated action moving Tucson forward and improving people’s lives. I’m proud of my friend’s service, and I urge my former neighbors to back him in the primary. A recent Ward 6 transplant, I look forward to being able to vote for Kevin Dahl again, come November.

Arlan Colton

Midtown

Exceptional candidate Kevin Dahl

Tucson is facing many serious challenges over the next decade, including water security, climate preparedness, homelessness, infrastructure needs, and energy sustainability. Lucky for us, we have a fantastic candidate to represent us in Ward 3 who can address these issues most effectively: Kevin Dahl. I have known and collaborated on projects with Kevin for over 20 years and am extremely supportive of his candidacy. Kevin not only has critical experience in these areas, but he listens, is accessible, creative, energetic, and thoughtful in his approach to issues. He is not afraid to take difficult stands (e.g., in opposition to the controversial Project Blue proposal) and to ask critical questions. We will all sleep better knowing that we have a competent representative looking after our interests.

Jeanne Calhoun

Midtown